COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The Spring 2024 version of the course will be offered as an elective in Interactive Media. Below is a matrix which maps the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) to IM Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) found here:

DAAH CLO IM PLO Weight
1 Evaluate theoretical readings in the context of hands on practical exploration 2&4 Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking Medium
2 Describe some forms of digital knowledge common in today’s society 1 Research and Understanding Medium
3 Employ data literacy skills they have acquired such as data modeling, web publishing, algorithmic classification, visualization, mapping 5 Technical Implementation Medium
4 Identify both the critical, intellectual labor as well as biases that become ‘hidden’ in data and algorithms-both analytical and generative 2 Analytical Thinking High
5 Discuss some of the differences and challenges, ethical and technical, in doing digital arts and humanities across linguistic and cultural backgrounds 4 Critical Thinking High
6 Employ some basic aspects of digital production (data formats, simple customization, code, etc.) with data relevant to the arts and humanities 5 Technical Implementation Medium
7 Develop effective communication skills in a regular written research blog in web hosting, in addition to oral presentation format 7 Organization and Communication High
8 Practice both individual and team-based work 8 Collaboration Low

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODOLOGIES:

This course will take place in both a seminar and a lab style, with discussion of pre-assigned readings and a lab session for hands-on learning.

  • The course will incorporate guest lecturers when possible.
  • Since the course strives to use open and accessible methods, most hands-on work done during the lab session can be repeated asynchronously from students’ computers. Specialized labs or software will occasionally be required.
  • A laptop will be essential for almost every session. Sometimes a tablet or pad will not be sufficient.
  • Students will work in teams to carry out small projects using what they have learned. They will also design, create and evaluate individual project concepts.
  • All course work is public and open in a digital web-based format, with an emphasis on creating a public portfolio.