MST - Media Studies
Offered By:
Faculty of Arts
Below are the courses available from the MST code. Select a course to view the available classes, additional class notes, and class times.
The discipline of Media Studies, how it has developed, its historical objects and contemporary tools of study, and how it contributes to our understanding of culture.
A genealogy of advanced Media Studies theories and approaches in their historical contexts. Prerequisite: MST 100.
Key topical and changing trends and issues in contemporary media culture. Prerequisite: MST 100.
Prerequisite: MST100 or consent of the Program Administrator. May be repeated for credit when course content differs.
A survey of research methods in media studies, including quantitative and qualitative methods, media archaeology, as well as practical forms of research creation. Prerequisite: MST 100.
Theoretical and cultural issues surrounding the political-economic structures, institutions, and power relations of media. Prerequisite: MST 100.
Beginning with an exploration of games in general and leading to modern video games. Prerequisite: CMPUT 250 or consent of the Program.
Starting: 2024-09-01 MST 350 - Understanding Video Games
Beginning with an exploration of games in general and leading to modern video games. Prerequisite: CMPUT 250 or consent of the Program. Not open to students with credit in STS 350, STS 351, or MST 351.
Beginning with an exploration of games in general and leading to modern video games. This course will be delivered on-line and is offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. Not open to students with credit in or enrolled in STS 350.
Starting: 2024-09-01 MST 351 - Understanding Video Games
Beginning with an exploration of games in general and leading to modern video games. This course will be delivered on-line and is offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar. Not open to students with credit in STS 350, STS 351, or MST 350.
Prerequisite: MST 100 or consent of the Program Administrator.
In this capstone course, students will produce individually or collaboratively designed and executed analytic or creative projects. Prerequisites: MST 100, 200, 210, 300 and 310 or consent of the Program Administrator.
Prerequisite: consent of the Program Administrator.
Prerequisite: consent of the Program Administrator.