Theorie 3.2 VIAD Aesthetics of Interaction 

This seminar proposes an overview of the aesthetics of interaction design from a historical and a sociological perspective.
Nummer und TypBDE-BDE-T-VS-3002.18H.001 / Moduldurchführung
ModulTheorie 3. Semester VIAD 
VeranstalterDepartement Design
LeitungJoëlle Bitton
ZeitMo 1. Oktober 2018 bis Mo 17. Dezember 2018 / 8:30–10:30 Uhr
ECTS3 Credits
VoraussetzungenAttendance to prior theory classes.
LehrformSeminar
ZielgruppenVertiefungsspezifisches Modul VIAD, 3. Semester
Lernziele / KompetenzenThis seminar proposes to investigate the aesthetics of interaction design and the mediation of technologies in human perceptions of the world. With notions of cultural contexts, historical overviews, and case studies, we’ll discuss the key humanities concepts of representation, action and phenomenology. The students will gain a critical perspective on the tools they use to ensure a stronger appreciation of responsibility and awareness. 
InhalteThe seminar will explore the following aesthetic languages:
Generativity, Creative coding, Net Art, Software Art, Performative and live interventions, Public and urban interventions, Game, Virtual and Augmented Realities, Companions and Conversation agents, Speculative and Bio Design, Disruptors.
We’ll address these aesthetics from the perspective of their origins, legacies and influence on everyday mainstream tools.
Bibliographie / LiteraturMaterial will be available on the IAD server and listed on the course wiki page.
Leistungsnachweis / TestatanforderungIn order to pass the module, the following aspects must be fulfilled:
  • Active and regular attendance (80%) and participation.
  • Preparation of weekly seminar literature
  • Reflection in a blog
  • Two-person presentation in the semester
  • Final Essay
TermineEvery Monday from 1 October until 17 December 2018.
Dauer8:30 to 10:30
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