By the completion of the class, the student will be able to: 

- have an understanding of the philosophy of new media studies, which is necessary for one to have a good grasp of the contemporary evolution of diverse creative practices, 

- give a knowledge of the contemporary digital culture of creation, 

- explore how diverse forms of artistic practices (Music, Cinema, Storytelling, Video Games) are affected by the digital revolution,  

- differentiate between different forms of new media art practices and their recent history, and 

- assess the media specificity of the analog and digital tools for creation. 

Note on Readings (individual):  

This class is about the use of tools in digital creative practices and the conceptual thinking pertaining to it. The readings are an important part of the classes. Students are encouraged, before or during the lectures, to discuss the readings, and to ask questions about it. In the assignments, they have to demonstrate a good understanding of the readings.