Time Schedule:
Patrick G. Blaine
B CUSP 120
Bothell Campus
Evaluates progress at the conclusion of the first year through the construction of a portfolio and offers an experiential learning opportunity, either on- or off-campus. Offered: Sp.
Class description
Putting CUSP Online: Electronic Literature and Writing for the Web
According to the Electronic Literature Organization, "The term refers to works with important literary aspects that take advantage of the capabilities and contexts provided by the stand-alone or networked computer." Students will explore some examples of electronic literature, and create some small examples of their own work.
The main thrust of this course will be for students to develop their portfolios for presentation along with an accompanying online publishing project that asks them to find articulations between their own work and the community around them. They will workshop each others’ writing with the eventual goal of making their online projects more polished, and will also integrate their individual projects into a collective course website, viewable by the public. There will be an official presentation of the site at the end of the course.
Student learning goals
Learn to communicate effectively online.
Improve writing skills.
Understand different media contexts on the Internet.
Articulate connections between academic work and the local community.
Understand recent developments in Electronic Literature.
General method of instruction
Lecture, Practice, Group Learning
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
Online writing and website creation.
