Seminar in Emerging Media and Technology
Society is driven, in part, by digital technology. The skills and techniques used in these fast-paced digital systems requires nimble and up-to-date skill sets. To prepare our students for an ever-changing world, the School of Emerging Media and Technology offers a seminar course with a rotating list of timely topics including but not limited to mobile applications, content management systems, data visualizations, and cutting edge development frameworks.
Students at both the undergraduate and graduate level are permitted to take any of the School of Emerging Media and Technology's seminar courses. Prior to registering, interested students should speak with their academic advisor to discuss the course and how it would fit in their degree program. Please refer to the list of courses to view course prerequisites.
Upcoming Seminar Topics
Fall 2026 - Qualitative Research Methods in Design Technology
This class provides an introduction and overview of applied qualitative research methods in a User Experience Design (UXD) context. Content will be designed for undergrad and graduate students. Broadly, students will be introduced to fundamentals of qualitative research and how to 鈥渢hink鈥 qualitatively. Students will also consider ethics and the research process, including how tools like AI can be responsively incorporated. Finally, students be introduced to tactics for managing challenging situations with participants who may behave surprisingly as well as get some field experience with humans and digital environments.
Questions? Contact the School of Emerging Media and Technology at emat@kent.edu.