COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The Fall 2026 version of the course will be offered as an elective in Interactive Media. It is also the core course in for the new minor in Digital Arts and Humanities.

Below is a matrix which maps the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) to the Interactive Media Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

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.
  • All course work is public and open in a digital web-based format, with an emphasis on creating a public portfolio.
  • Responsible use of AI tools will be modeled in the assignments, with specific guidelines provided.