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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2024
College College of Sociology
Course Code DK116
Theme・Subtitle Navigating the Digital Landscape: A Sociological Exploration of Media Arts and Emerging Technologies
Class Format Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)
Class Format (Supplementary Items)
Campus Seminar
Campus Ikebukuro
Semester Fall semester
DayPeriod・Room Fri.3
ログインして教室を表示する(Log in to view the classrooms.)
Credits 2
Course Number SOX3331
Language English
Class Registration Method Lottery Registration(定員:20人/ Capacity:20)
Assigned Year 配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。
Prerequisite Regulations
Acceptance of Other Colleges 履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。
Course Cancellation 〇(履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation)
Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit
Relationship with Degree Policy 各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針(DP)や教育課程編成の方針(CP)に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。
Notes

【Course Objectives】

By the end of the course, students will conduct a thorough sociological exploration of media arts, emphasizing emerging technologies, with a focused examination of cinematic arts and its societal impacts. They will critically analyze the interplay between aesthetics, production, consumption, and societal influences within the realm of media arts. The final sessions will involve a hands-on media project workshop and presentations, providing students with the opportunity to showcase their understanding of media arts and emerging technologies.

【Course Contents】

The course offers an in-depth exploration of the sociological dimensions of media arts and emerging technologies. Students will critically examine the relationship between aesthetics, production processes, consumption patterns, and technological advances, shaping the digital landscape. Through engaging lectures and discussions, the course will delve into key concepts, theories, and case studies, fostering a nuanced understanding of the intricate connections between media arts and society.

Japanese Items

【授業計画 / Course Schedule】

1 Introduction to Media Aesthetics and Emerging Technologies
Basics of visual and auditory aesthetics in media
Appreciation and critique of media arts
2 Overview of emerging technologies in media
Book Fragment: Manovich, L. (2013). "Software Takes Command." (Chapter 1)
Book Fragment: Gane, N. (2005). "The Future of Social Theory." (Introduction and Chapter 1)
3 Media Production, Consumption, and Technological Advances
Overview of media production processes and technological advances
Book Fragment: Deuze, M. (2011). "Media Life." (Chapter 2)
4 Media Production, Consumption, and Technological Advances
Analysis of media consumption patterns in the digital age
Book Fragment: Jenkins, H. (2006). "Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide." (Introduction and Chapter 1)
Manga: "Akira" by Katsuhiro Otomo
5 Cinematic Arts, Society, and Technological Innovation
Impact of cinematic arts on culture
Book Fragment: De Certeau, M. "The Practice of Everyday Life" Section: "Walking in the City"
Book Fragment: Casetti, F. (1999). "Theories of Cinema, 1945–1995." (Chapter 2)
6 Cinematic Arts, Society, and Technological Innovation
Case studies on influential films and technological innovations in filmmaking
Short Film: "La Jetée" (1962) - Directed by Chris Marker
Art Book/Photobook: "Ways of Seeing" by John Berger
7 Photography, Visual Storytelling, and Digital Technologies
Role of photography in communication and storytelling
Book Fragment: Sontag, S. (1977). "On Photography." (Introduction and Chapter 1)
"The Decisive Moment" by Henri Cartier-Bresson
8 Photography, Visual Storytelling, and Digital Technologies
Visual storytelling techniques and the impact of digital technologies
Book Fragment: Manovich, L. (2002). "The Language of New Media." (Introduction and Chapter 1)
Graphic Novel: “Asterios Polyp” by David Mazzucchelli
9 Soundscapes, Music in Media, and Technological Influences
Exploration of sound design in media arts
Influence of music on visual narratives and the role of technology
Book Fragment: Chion, M. (1994). "Audio-Vision: Sound on Screen." (Chapter 1)
Music Album: "Kid A" by Radiohead
10 Experimental and Avant-Garde Media with a Technological Lens
Study of experimental media forms and their technological underpinnings
Discussion on pushing artistic boundaries through technology
Book Fragment: Baudrillard, J. (1983). "Simulations." (Chapter 1: The Precession of Simulacra)
Film: "Reassemblage" (1982) by Trinh T. Minh-ha
11 Transmedia Storytelling and Technological Integration
Overview of transmedia storytelling
Examining storytelling across multiple platforms with a focus on technological integration
Music Film: "Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem" by Daft Punk (2003)
Book Fragment: Jenkins, H. (2006). "Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide." (Chapter 5: "Worship at the Altar of Convergence")
12 Media Project Workshop
Students develop a media arts project using digital tools and platforms, focusing on a sociological issue.
13 Media Project Presentations
14 Media Project Presentations and Course Reflection
Students present their digital media arts projects and reflect on the course’s learnings

【活用される授業方法 / Teaching Methods Used】

板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド(パワーポイント等)の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above

【授業時間外(予習・復習等)の学修 / Study Required Outside of Class】

Students are expected to engage in short weekly readings, participate in digital media observations and analyses, and undertake a semester-long media arts project that incorporates new media technologies and sociological perspectives.
All readings will be available as PDF files.

【成績評価方法・基準 / Evaluation】

種類 (Kind)割合 (%)基準 (Criteria)
平常点 (In-class Points)100 Class participation(25%)
Media project(40%)
Written component of the media project(25%)
Peer review assessment (10%)
備考 (Notes)

【テキスト / Textbooks】

なし/None

【参考文献 / Readings】

【履修にあたって求められる能力 / Abilities Required to Take the Course】

To take this course students must be proficient and confident in English discussion, writing, and reading. The class
requires students to take an active role in discussion and share their ideas with the professor and their classmates.

【学生が準備すべき機器等 / Equipment, etc., that Students Should Prepare】

【その他 / Others】

【注意事項 / Notice】