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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Human Communication and Advertising

A scientific investigation of human communication and information processing in the context of advertising. Topics include memory and attention processes, linguistic ambiguity, presupposition, connotation, asserted vs. implied claims and the effect of images on language interpretation. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Economics and the Digital Firm (DEM)

This course presents economic principles that explain how markets help organize exchange and production among competing but nevertheless cooperating economic units. Theories of consumer demand, the economic nature and function of business firms, optimal business decision rules of monopoly, oligopoly, and anti-combines regulations, as well as game theory, are presented. Efficiency criteria pertaining to the operation of firms and markets, the role of property rights, and the scope for public policy, are also examined. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Foundations of Finance and Financial Management (DEM)

This course will provide the students with an understanding of investment appraisal from a financial standpoint. It will provide them with the necessary tools to construct the financial component of a business plan or analyze the financial performance of a company. Financial markets and the venture capital market will also be investigated as will the principles of valuation. Focus will be on case studies relating to digital enterprise. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Marketing Information Products and Services (DEM)

Techniques for developing a comprehensive marketing strategy will be developed with particular emphasis on digital products and services. The nature of digital markets, approaches to advertising, pricing and such areas as versioning will also be discussed. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Organizational Theory and Behaviour (DEM)

Overview of individual and group behaviour in organizations, including motivation, communication, decision making, influence and group dynamics. Examination of major aspects of organizational design including structure, environment, technology, goals, size, inter-organizational relationships, innovation and change. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Communication across the Lifespan

Changes in communication from infancy to old age arise from changes in perception and cognition, as well as changes in social and environmental needs and supports. These changes will be characterized and related to relevant theories. Practical implications for information and communication technologies will be suggested. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Modern World Cinema

A comparative study of some of the older and younger masters of world cinema of the last 50 years from the perspective of theme, style, and aesthetics. The lectures/seminars will also include occasional workshops on the use and development of film "walkthroughs" from video cassettes, laser discs and DVDs to CDs and the web-based environments. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Imagining Audience in a Wired World (SH)

All forms of cultural and media expression are created for imagined audiences. The nature and role of audiences will be explored across multiple media. Broadcast models, interactive models, live audience, audience reading, gender, culture, and audience feedback are explored. How do we define our audience in a wired world? [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - North American Consumer Culture: 1890-Present

Examines the history and theoretical treatments of mass consumerism in North American society. We will look at the relationship between the market and cultural politics, cultural production, and mass consumption. Specific topics include: the shift from mass production to mass consumption; the growth of department stores; the rise of advertising; the relationship of race, class and gender to consumer capitalism; the development of product brands; and the emergence of global marketing. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Aural Documentary and Narrative

Introduces students to histories and theories of narrative, radio broadcasting, and documentary, as well as the use of radio to communicate narrative ideas to broad audiences. Course includes research (in both textual and audio sources), sript writing and editing, and technical instruction in audio production. Students will produce an audio documentary. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Soundscapes: Past and Present

This course will investigate sound and noise as constitutive elements of modern life, in both urban and non-urban environments. students will investigate topics such as sound, noise, acoustics, musical sound, and sonic elements of the aural environment. Student work includes both sound-based projects and critical writing concerning modern soundscapes. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Developing and Managing Networks (SH)(DEM)

This course introduces students to the central technical concepts necessary to understand how networks are developed and operated. Specific attention will be paid to the Internet and Local Area Networks. Students will also study how networks may be managed with particular emphasis on the risks associated with different types of networks and approaches that may be adopted to mitigate them. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Theory and Practice of Animation (SH)

This course introduces the student to the history of animation from the earliest exploration of the animated image in the early 1900's to the most current computer, traditional and web-based practices. This course will focus on important stylistic, narrative and technological developments. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - History and Practice of Design (SH)

This course examines the historical development of communication design from the industrial revolution to the present. The student will focus on the emergence of design practice and theory in changing economic, technological and social contexts. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Digital Media: Movement and Sound (SH)

This course will explore the theoretical and practical aspects of producing narrative time based imagery within a digital environment. The conceptual and digital tools as well as workflows and delivery systems that have been developed to produce images will be explored. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Theory and Practice for Documentary Film Making (SH)

This course explores the practice, aesthetic and theory surrounding the subject of documentary as a form. Objectivity, ethics, censorship, representation, reflexivity, responsibility to the audience and authorial voice will be examined. Students will engage in preparatory practical exercises, culminating with the production of a short digital video documentary. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - E-Business Technologies (SH)(DEM)

Students will study technologies that are essential to the successful establishment of e-business. Students will be introduced to approaches to the processing and management of payments, security and privacy issues, and the technical aspects of Digital Rights Management. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Digital Media: The Still Image (SH)

This course will explore the theoretical and practical aspects of producing theme based single and sequential imagery within a digital environment. We will explore the conceptual and digital tools as well as workflows and delivery systems that have been developed to produce images. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Intermediate Web Design (SH)

This course builds upon the concepts introduced in Web Culture and Design and expands upon them to include the theory and practical aspects of creating modern, compliant standards for websites. Its focus is primarily on the design and presentation of websites on the client side. Students will learn how to develop websites for consumption on various platforms including desktop browsers, mobile devices, etc. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - New Instructional Technologies and Learning Environments

With rapid increases in globalization and multiculturalism, instructional technologies for language learning are becoming increasingly relevant (i.e. government ministries, education, and business sectors). This course investigates and evaluates the impact of new technologies on education, and serves as an initiation into current methodologies for instructional technologies and language learning. The focus is on practical ways of designing a learning environment so as to enhance the teaching and learning of language, linguistics, literature, and culture. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Introduction to Computer Visualization (SH)

Communication has undergone a radical shift through the development of visualization techniques based on computer technology. This course explores the ways in which computer visualization, as it has come to be called, enhances and shapes messages in diverse areas through symbolical and representational means including graphing, animation, and special effects. The students will explore and review uses of these techniques in areas such as entertainment, science and technology, management and health sciences. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Engineering Psychology: Human Factors and Cognitive Ergonomics

This course will emphasize the application of psychological principles and concepts to the design of human-machine systems -- accomodating human limits, and exploiting the advantages of a human operator. Students will be introduced to human factors research relevant to communication technology. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Immersive Virtual Environments and Multimodal Interfaces

This course will cover the theoretical, methodological, and empirical issues in the study of immersive communication environments including Virtual Reality and Mixed or Augmented Reality. In immersive virtual environments users do not typically utilize traditional input devices. Consequently we will examine the importance of multimodal interfaces that produce more robust human-machine interfaces and better satisfy user preferences. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Applied Perception: Image and Sound Processing

This course will emphasize the theoretical, methodological, and empirical issues in the study auditory and visual signal processing and signal compression. These issues will be examined and illustrated in the context of the requirements of communications applications such as in flight, medical and driving simulators, virtual reality, remote piloting and teleoperation, infrared and indirect vision, image transmission and image retrieval, telemedicine, video teleconferencing, robotics and artificial vision systems. Related human factors and psychophysical research would be explored. [
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University of Toronto, Mississauga - Human-Computer Interaction and Communication

The emphasis in this course will be on theoretical, methodological, and empirical issues in the study of Human-Computer Interaction. Intelligent interface designs, usability assessment, user modeling and the accessibility of the technology for the disabled are among the topics to be examined. Related behavioural investigations concerning the ease and efficiency of users' interactions with computerized environments will also be discussed. [
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