Sign up for the very first Industrial Design course ever to run at DePaul University! Be a part of history, and learn about alternative design philosophies.

ID 101, Metaphysics of Objects, introduces the theory of the perception of objects, and how objects perceive each other, through the lens of object oriented ontology. Through lectures and projects, students will create objects and evaluate the influences of tools, materials, and thought on the development of things. Students will learn how to choose the appropriate tools and materials for specific design contexts, and be introduced to the theories behind speculative realism and object oriented ontology.

The course runs Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30p.m.-3:00p.m.

Inclass and Online

In 1982, there was a distinct aesthetic shift with the release of Blade Runner. It didn't look or feel like any other film released at that time. Ahead of its time, it was a failure. Time caught up and it is now a classic, considered one of the great films of all time. In DC 270, we cover the films that influenced Blade Runner and the films that were influenced by Blade Runner. All assignments are creative responses to the films we view in class. You will have the entire month of December to complete the final creative project.

Would you like to program in a language that:

• is object-oriented,
• allows you to dynamically evaluate and compare objects,
• lets you exchange objects with programs in other languages,
• is not anal about types,
• and is the standard for building intelligent systems?

Then Symbolic Programming is for you!

This course is a hands-on introduction to symbolic programming and to Common Lisp. And you'll learn these by making games! Lisp is the language of choice for developers who want to develop interesting software, to do it quickly, and to enjoy doing it. 

In this course, we will explore the following topics:

• functional programming,
• alternative programming styles,
• macros and Domain Specific Languages,
• lazy programming,
• and dynamic object-oriented programming.

This elective course is only offered every other year, so take this opportunity while you can. Prereq: CSC 301 or 393 or 403.

For more information, contact Peter Hastings, peterh@cdm.depaul.edu

With the 4th Matrix movie in the works, it's the perfect time to explore the visionary films of the Wachowskis. From Bound to the Matrix to Sense8, the Lilly & Lana Wachowski have consistently pushed the boundaries of narrative and genre cinema. In this course, we’ll examine how their pioneering work in visual effects brought the blockbuster into the 21st century, as well as how their work as the world’s most influential transgender media producers has introduced trans & queer aesthetics into the popular imagination.