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Laura B. Schildkraut
B CUSP 104
Bothell Campus
Examines an important social issue such as ecology, art, political change, the power of media, educational reform, or the role of science in contemporary culture through interdisciplinary investigation, and the lens of the visual, literary, and performing arts. Offered: A.
Class description
Interactive Media & Entrepreneurship
The “Interactive Media & Entrepreneurship” Discovery Core explores the key elements necessary to create a compelling business proposal around interactive media technologies. We'll begin with exposure to social networking applications, iPhone and smart phone utilities, videoconferencing add-ons, and games. Students will then learn, at an appropriate level of complexity, about all the facets of creating a business, including product/service design and development, marketing, sales, finance, accounting, operations, and human resources. The end result will be a written business case and presentation.
Student learning goals
To introduce students to the UW Bothell including university level coursework, expectations, and facilities to support their success.
To enable students to recognize the full scope of interactive media products and services.
To provide students with the opportunity to understand the components of and have the opportunity to create and present a professional business case.
General method of instruction
Lectures, Class Discussions, Interactive Exercises, Guest Speakers
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
