Course content

This course introduces students to possibilities of time-based methods of working by exploring analogue and digital tools. The experimental and practical elements of the course are framed by a critical study of new media culture. As more and more shared experiences and perceptions of the world, nearby and distant, are shaped by the development of media and communication technologies, this course emphasises digital literacy and competence.

Electronic image and sound processing technologies are used to develop the student's understanding of the historical, aesthetic, conceptual, and technical aspects of the practice of media art within the framework of art and society as a whole. This course is aimed at developing a methodology, using contemporary theory, works of art and objects from visual culture, where students can reflect on and describe the importance of art in relation to media and digital culture. Students acquire a wide range of practical team production skills and develop an understanding of collaboration. While the development of technologies and tools will continue, students will be trained to adapt and apply an understanding of underlying concepts to all types of media and technology. Students in the course acquire basic skills and knowledge to begin to work independently in studios and workshops.

Learning outcome

• the student has practical and theoretical knowledge of analog and digital media and tools.
• the student has knowledge of contemporary trends and interdisciplinary forms of research and practice, such as narrative, sequence, composition, appropriation, transposition, interactivity, performativity and community in analog and digital media.
• students have basic knowledge of how to create and place analog/digital media activities in a contemporary and historical context.
• the student learns to apply technical methods in practice and is able to plan and carry out specific tasks and projects that extend over time, in a group collaboration with peer-to-peer skill transfer, and in accordance with ethical requirements and principles.

Learning methods and activities

Students are exposed to analogue and digital video, sound art, the web, interactive media, performative art and related media sensitive practices to explore artistic concepts in varied interdisciplinary forms of contemporary art. Practical experience through exercises and collaborative projects constitute central elements of the course. Readings and presentations address essential theories and support a reflected and critical approach to the relationship of technology and art.

Specific conditions

The course will be cancelled in case of not enough students have signed up.

Approved compulsory assignments are valid in the current semester.

This course is offered to incoming exchange students and will be taught in English if necessary.

Compulsory assignments

• Participation in course activities
• Practical assignment
• Presentation

Specific conditions