Digital media have become remarkable parts of our daily life changing the nature of interpersonal relationships, our senses of community, and the institutions of work and governance. This course introduces students to various approaches to understanding the role of digital media technologies in contemporary culture. The course is divided into five major themes: digital histories, digital individuals, digital authorities, digital economies, and digital communities, publics, and networks. These themes demonstrate the multifaceted nature of digital media culture and represent areas that are inextricably related with each other in defining the evolution that digital media are creating in our contemporary life. The course will equip students with both theoretical and methodological skills to produce research related to digital media while also engage in hands-on multimedia practices.

 

What: Introduction to Digital Communication and Culture (CTRA)

When: Tuesday & Thursday 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Where: NVC 6-175

Instructor: Rianne Subijanto

E-mail: [email protected]

 

*Background photo: A galaxy scene called “Gecko Nebula” produced through manipulation using digital technologies, instead of photographed by a telescope. It does not exist in reality, except in software.