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The Theory Sessions are led by Renee Turner and consist of readings, guest lectures, discussions and presentations which relate to key issues within networked media culture. Through these sessions you will be introduced to various fields and disciplines such as aesthetics, rhetoric, feminism, semiotics, cybernetics, cultural studies and the history of contemporary media arts and design, computer technology, Internet and software culture. The aim is to equip you with a critical and historical perspective and establish a common intellectual foundation among all students. The sessions are designed to help you situate your practice within a larger discourse. | The Theory Sessions are led by Renee Turner and consist of readings, guest lectures, discussions and presentations which relate to key issues within networked media culture. Through these sessions you will be introduced to various fields and disciplines such as aesthetics, rhetoric, feminism, semiotics, cybernetics, cultural studies and the history of contemporary media arts and design, computer technology, Internet and software culture. The aim is to equip you with a critical and historical perspective and establish a common intellectual foundation among all students. The sessions are designed to help you situate your practice within a larger discourse. | ||
Theory Sessions take two hours per week. In the fifth and sixth trimester of study, when students are working on their final project, attendance is voluntary. | Theory Sessions take two hours per week. In the fifth and sixth trimester of study, when students are working on their final project, attendance is voluntary. | ||
Revision as of 17:08, 7 October 2010
The Theory Sessions are led by Renee Turner and consist of readings, guest lectures, discussions and presentations which relate to key issues within networked media culture. Through these sessions you will be introduced to various fields and disciplines such as aesthetics, rhetoric, feminism, semiotics, cybernetics, cultural studies and the history of contemporary media arts and design, computer technology, Internet and software culture. The aim is to equip you with a critical and historical perspective and establish a common intellectual foundation among all students. The sessions are designed to help you situate your practice within a larger discourse.
Theory Sessions take two hours per week. In the fifth and sixth trimester of study, when students are working on their final project, attendance is voluntary.