TIM_M_026 Cultural studies and digital media

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Taught online.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Petra Jansa (lecturer), doc. Mgr. Jana Horáková, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Jana Horáková, Ph.D.
Department of Musicology – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Musicology – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 14:00–15:40 N21
Prerequisites
A student is capable of critical reading of texts in Czech and English (the course language is Czech). The course is primarily intended for students of the Theory of Interactive Media who are studying in the Master's degree program. But students from other fields are also welcome. Course capacity is limited.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 50 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/50, only registered: 0/50, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/50
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Cultural Studies are an interdisciplinary exploration of the relationships of culture and society, often crossing the boundaries of disciplines and not despising the so-called low art and the so-called mass culture that is the significant symbol and products of society, power and ideologies. Cultural Studies are interested in analysing of cultural products and phenomena (from fashion to media and subcultural slang), artistic representation as well as their signs and meanings that ideologically affect consumers. Digital (new media/interactive) art is the cultural phenomenon and an integral part of the system of cultural production and consumption. It is a sign of contemporary society. The aim of the course significantly expands the theoretical and methodological apparatus of the Theory of Interactive Media, which will enable critical examination of digital (new media/interactive) art as part of human culture, cultural production and consumption. Students will be familiar with the field of Cultural Studies, will understand the fundamental theses and be able to apply selected analytical methods to their research subject.
Learning outcomes
A student will be able to:
  • - name and explain the basic approaches of Cultural Studies;
  • - define the position of digital (interactive / neo-media) art in the system of study of culture, cultural production and consumption;
  • - use selected theoretical and methodological approaches of Cultural Studies to analyse and interpret the field of study of the Theory of Interactive Media;
  • - prepare a research methodology;
  • - propose and explain a suitable method of researching the cultural phenomenon;
  • - select useful research methods;
  • - present and defend a research project.
    • Syllabus
    • Introduction: TIM as part of Cultural Studies
    • Content, audiences and meanings
    • Ideology, power and subjectivity
    • Subcultures, resistance and pop culture
    • Matters of matter, physicality and neo-materialism
    • Public space, smart cities and virtual worlds
    • Art Institutionalization and Cultural Industries
    • Digital Humanities and Ethnographic Inspiration
    Teaching methods
    The course is based on group discussions and individual effort (readings, small tasks, and the final project). Students are first acquainted with the discussed topic, but then the main focus is on the development of analytical skills and the ability to prepare robust research methodology.
    Assessment methods
    The course is completed with a test and a final project.
  • The short test, which combines open questions and questions with a choice of several options, verifies the student's knowledge and understanding of the discussed theory of cultural studies.
  • The project reflects the student's ability to apply acquired knowledge to a pre-selected topic critically. The form of the project is on an agreement with the teacher (the output may be an audiovisual record, ethnographic studies, essays, etc., according to the topic, interests and abilities of each student).
  • The composition of the final grade:
  • 10% active participation in the course, 20% test, 55% project and 15% project presentation.
    • Language of instruction
    Czech
    Further Comments
    The course is taught only once.
    The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
    • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2021, recent)
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