Summer registration began in Albert on 02/10/25; add/drop dates for summer sessions are listed here.
For IMA NY (UG) students – If you have a Summer Advisor Clearance Hold, please review this page to be cleared to register. Summer is considered an optional term – students may register for coursework, but this is not a required term. You can calculate tuition and fees for Summer registration here.
IMA is offering a limited number of summer courses open to all NYU students:
Code!
This online course focuses on applying fundamentals of computer programming in JavaScript to interactive media projects. Open to non-majors only.
Instructor:
Dave Stein – des8963@nyu.edu
Units:
2.0
Schedule:
Asynchronous (5/19 – 07/01) – 6W1
Albert Info:
IMNY-UT 1 – 001
Full Description:
This online course focuses on the fundamentals of computer programming (variables, conditionals, iteration, functions & objects) using JavaScript. In particular it leverages the p5.js creative computing environment which is oriented towards visual displays on desktops, laptops, tablets or smartphones. The course is designed for computer programming novices. What can computation add to human communication? You will gain a deeper understanding of the possibilities of computation–– possibilities that will augment and enhance the perspectives, abilities and knowledge you bring from your field of study (e.g. art, design, humanities, sciences, engineering). At first it may feel foreign, as foreign as learning a new language or way of thinking. But soon, once you get some basic skills under your belt, you’ll be able to make projects that reflect your own interests and passions.
Special Notes:
This section is open to all NYU students, except for IMA NY students who are not permitted to take Code! / Code! 2. You may self-register in Albert, no permission required. Visiting students may also register – please email george.agudow@nyu.edu for steps on how to proceed.
Code! 2
This online course focuses on applying fundamentals of computer programming in JavaScript to interactive media projects. The Code! course (or equivalent) is a prerequisite. Open to non-majors only.
Instructor:
Dave Stein – des8963@nyu.edu
Units:
2.0
Schedule:
Asynchronous (07/02 – 08/13) – 6W2
Albert Info:
IMNY-UT 2 – 001
Full Description:
This online course focuses on applying fundamentals of computer programming in JavaScript to interactive media projects. In particular it leverages the p5.js creative computing environment which is oriented towards visual displays on desktops, laptops, tablets or smartphones. The course is designed for students with a foundation level understanding of programming in JavaScript with the p5.js library. The Code! course (or equivalent) is a prerequisite.
Special Notes:
This section is open to all NYU students, except for IMA NY students who are not permitted to take Code! / Code! 2. You may self-register in Albert, no permission required. Visiting students may also register – please email george.agudow@nyu.edu for steps on how to proceed.
User Experience Design
This course aims to provide students with the critical thinking and practical skills for creating effective and compelling interfaces. We will dissect what a compelling user experience is and discuss and apply design methods for creating one. Open to all NYU students.
Instructor:
Rebecca Blum – rb5652@nyu.edu
Units:
4.0
Schedule:
Mo/We 10:00am – 1:30pm (05/19 – 06/30) – 6W1
Albert Info:
IMNY-UT 262 – 001
Full Description:
This course aims to provide students with the critical thinking and practical skills for creating effective and compelling interfaces. We will dissect what a compelling user experience is and discuss and apply design methods for creating one. Throughout this course we will examine a wide range of examples of interfaces with a focus on understanding the attributes of a successful interface and applying proven research, mapping and testing techniques. The class format will include lectures, case studies, student presentations, discussions of readings and in-class design exercises. The format is very hands-on with assignments that focus on problems that are typical of those a UX designer will encounter in the professional world.
Special Notes:
This section is open to all NYU students. You may self-register in Albert, no permission required. Visiting students may also register – please email george.agudow@nyu.edu for steps on how to proceed.
ITP / IMA NY Media Fee Disclaimer: Please be advised, ITP / IMA NY courses are assigned a $285.00 Media Fee, which applies to ITP / IMA NY students as well as non-departmental students. For Summer term, the Media Fee is charged on a per-class basis. This fee grants students Equipment Room check-out privileges, as well as access to the physical computing shop and machines in our departmental space in 370 Jay / 4th floor. The Media Fee is non-refundable.
Making Data Tangible
This hands-on course will explore ways to tell compelling stories using data and emerging media/fabrication tools. Students will learn to collect data, find interesting patterns, design digital models, and construct physical artifacts using laser cutters and 3D printers. Open to all NYU students.
Instructor:
John Kuiphoff – jk2656@nyu.edu
Units:
4.0
Schedule:
Tu/Th 10:00am – 1:30pm (07/03 – 08/12) – 6W2
Albert Info:
IMNY-UT 260 – 002
Full Description:
This hands-on course will explore ways to tell compelling stories using data and emerging media/fabrication tools. Students will learn to collect data, find interesting patterns, design digital models, and construct physical artifacts using laser cutters and 3D printers. We will visualize everything from subway busker tactics to real-time influencer trends. In fact, we will literally hold the output of that data in our hands. In addition to learning fabrication tools, students will be encouraged to apply their unique interests and skill sets to their data visualization projects (music, video, performance, creative coding, etc.)
Special Notes:
This section is open to all NYU students. You may self-register in Albert, no permission required. Visiting students may also register – please email george.agudow@nyu.edu for steps on how to proceed.
ITP / IMA NY Media Fee Disclaimer: Please be advised, ITP / IMA NY courses are assigned a $285.00 Media Fee, which applies to ITP / IMA NY students as well as non-departmental students. For Summer term, the Media Fee is charged on a per-class basis. This fee grants students Equipment Room check-out privileges, as well as access to the physical computing shop and machines in our departmental space in 370 Jay / 4th floor. The Media Fee is non-refundable.
Immersive Experiences
This class explores the practice of virtual world building in art, games, and performance. Topics covered include procedural world-building and generative AI in game engines. Open to all NYU students.
Instructor:
Akmyrat Tuyliyev at3342@nyu.edu
Units:
4.0
Schedule:
Mo/We 2:00pm – 5:30pm (07/02 – 08/11) – 6W2
Albert Info:
IMNY-UT 282 – 001
Full Description:
This class explores the practice of virtual world building in art, games, and performance. Topics covered include procedural world-building and generative AI in game engines. Lessons will be structured around the Unity game engine though students are welcome to complete assignments using other tools. Students will gain a strong grounding in contemporary approaches to art-game and interactive experience design. The class will culminate in a student showcase of experimental and interactive 3D works. Coursework will take the form of creative, and technical exercises, with some critical responses to readings, games and other media. Guiding our practice will be an attunement to our own creative voice, and the ways in which it can take shape in virtual worlds. Some experience and basic familiarity with programming is recommended.
Special Notes:
This section is open to all NYU students. You may self-register in Albert, no permission required. Visiting students may also register – please email george.agudow@nyu.edu for steps on how to proceed.
ITP / IMA NY Media Fee Disclaimer: Please be advised, ITP / IMA NY courses are assigned a $285.00 Media Fee, which applies to ITP / IMA NY students as well as non-departmental students. For Summer term, the Media Fee is charged on a per-class basis. This fee grants students Equipment Room check-out privileges, as well as access to the physical computing shop and machines in our departmental space in 370 Jay / 4th floor. The Media Fee is non-refundable.