Course Description

Program Description Gain the diversity of knowledge today's employers are looking for by studying and specializing in not one, but two academic disciplines. Information Systems As an Information Systems joint major, you'll look for better ways to accomplish tasks using computing technologies, exploring how the world processes, manages, and communicates information. Over the course of your degree, you'll develop a unique understanding of technical subjects such as databases, networks, data visualization and telecommunications, as well as non-technical matters such as ethics, law, and digital culture. Get a personalized experience with professors who are experts in their fields learning all about the latest science and digital technologies and put theory into real-world practice through a third-year or summer internship or fourth-year student-driven project. Media Studies The dynamic Media Studies program at Trent takes a multidisciplinary approach to the understanding of media practices and effects, giving you a platform to gain practical multimedia experience and flex your creative muscles. Here, you'll draw from an interdisciplinary curriculum including a wide variety of different subjects, including hands-on workshops in film, and a variety of other new media. You can create a portfolio of your work with innovative new media, including: writing zines, coding video games, programming radio shows, and more. Resume Boosters: Put theory into real-world practice through a third-year or summer internship or fourth-year student-driven project Learn alongside the experts as you pursue an undergraduate research thesis with your prof Take advantage of small class sizes to get to know your profs – comes in handy for personal references Chart your own path taking courses from a dozen contributing departments including Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Computing Systems, and Political Studies Take workshop, internship, and community-based research courses with professors and media professionals Create a portfolio of your work with media new and old: write zines, compose music, code videogames, report the news, program radio shows, and more

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