Multimedia Expression (3cr)

Objective

The student understands and recognises various historical current in the field of creative media expression: technological developments, innovations in expressive methods, influences to and from the art world and media science. The student develops a deeper understanding in a filed of one's own interest and understands the basic concepts of creative programming and technology and can correlate the development of media culture, media technological innovations, and the evolution of media art expression.

Content

The course is theoretical dip through various methods, keywords, historical events and people related to multi- / new / digital media art. This gives background to reflections on the rapidly changing technology and its effect in everyday life. Various past, present and future issues and themes are presented and discussed in class.

Qualifications

Applicable to all interested.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail: The performance is very incomplete or incorrect, or contains significant misunderstandings.

1-2: Performance is narrow, superficial, or poorly matched to assignment. The performance is limited to listing things in isolation, or dealing with things unilaterally. Execution may contain errors or ambiguities. References not in academic style or context.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Performance corresponds to assignment, demonstrates understanding and the ability to analyze and justify. The whole picture has been formed, but there may be shortcomings. References done in academic style.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The performance outlines a broad entity and the knowledge can be applied multidimensionally or placed in different contexts. Performance demonstrates independent grip and insight. Performance is an intact entity that includes justified self-thinking or critical reflection. The final work is inspiring and well implemented. Academic referencing impeccable.

Materials

Distributed in class

Further information

Fall

Execution methods

Lectures 28 hours, independent work: e.g discussion, online diary, small exercises, final work 53 h. Teaching profile: Face-to-face

Accomplishment methods

Attendance to lectures, completed excerices and final work.