University of Toronto
Department of Computer Science
CSC 318S – The Design of Interactive Computational Media
Instructions:
Print off and complete this form. When completed, staple and return this ballot along with any extra material you feel relevant to Professor Ron Baecker's Office in SF4306. The information you provide will be used for admission into CSC 318S. Enrolment is limited. For consideration, this form must be returned by the usual balloting deadline.Family name (block letters) _______________________ Given names _______________________
Student No: __________________________________ College: __________________________
Telephone no. (day time) ________________________
Status: Full time o Part time o Number of credits completed: ___________General Background: What program are you in? _______________________________________
Computer Science Background: Having some computer courses and experience is important, although no particular course is required. Check off any courses (or equivalent) you have taken:
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CSC 104H |
The Why and How of Computing |
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CSC 108H |
Introduction to Computer Programming |
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CSC 148H |
Introduction to Computer Science |
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CSC 300H |
Computers and Society |
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CSC 340H |
Information Systems Analysis and Design |
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CSC 428H |
Human Computer Interaction |
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other: |
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Design Background: A background in design is useful in designing new media and interfaces. List courses or experience you have in graphic design, industrial design, filmmaking, video, media, or the arts.
Behavioural Science Background: Understanding how people think, feel, and behave is useful for teamwork and essential for designing and evaluating the utility, useability, and appropriateness of new media and their interfaces. List any courses or experience you have in psychology, sociology, or other behavioural and social sciences.
Writing, Presentation and Group Skills: In this course you will work with a team on a project to design, prototype, and evaluate a new computational medium and its interface. What writing, presentation, and group interaction skills can you bring to bear on this project?
What is your favourite computer interface? Why?
What is your favourite non-computer interface? Why?
Name an application that could use a new or better computerized interface? Why?
Sketch or diagram one of these three interfaces indicating good & bad features:
Is this course a (pre)requisite for a CS program you’re enrolled in? Which one?
Why do you wish to take this course?
Date _________________________ Signature _________________________
Return this signed ballot along with supporting material such as photocopies of your grades and a brief resume to Professor Ron Baecker's Office, SF4306 by the usual balloting deadline. Late ballots will not be considered.
Ballot results will on the STS beginning June 26. Read page 8 of the Registration Handbook and Timetable on how to add a ballot course to your ACCESS request.