Arts and new media Field of study: Music in Multimedia
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025

Module name: Arts and new media
Module code: W6-DigiCrea-MM-ANW
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The "Arts and New Media" module introduces contemporary artistic practices that employ digital technologies and interactive media. The course aims to familiarize students with the various tools and methods used by artists in creating art within the realm of new media. The course combines theory and practice, encouraging students to foster creativity through experimentation with new technologies. Participants will analyze contemporary phenomena such as social media art, virtual art, multimedia, and interactive art. The module will also address ethical, social, and cultural issues related to new media. The course encourages creative thinking, critical analysis, and the development of individual artistic projects.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student knows the theories and trends in contemporary art using digital technologies and interactive media. [IMG-S2-ANW_1]
 W6-MM-S2-W01 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-W02 [2/5] W6-MM-S2-W05 [4/5]
The student understands the significance of social media, virtual art, and interactive art in contemporary culture and society. [IMG-S2-ANW_2]
 W6-MM-S2-W01 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-W05 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-W09 [2/5]
The student can identify key tools and techniques used by artists in creating artworks in new media. [IMG-S2-ANW_3]
 W6-MM-S2-W01 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-W02 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-W03 [3/5]
The student can apply various digital and interactive tools in creative work, developing their artistic projects. [IMG-S2-ANW_4]
 W6-MM-S2-U02 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-U03 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-U04 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W_ANM] 27 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Working with a computer [d01]  		course work IMG-S2-ANW_1 IMG-S2-ANW_2 IMG-S2-ANW_3 IMG-S2-ANW_4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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