Цифровые медиа и современное искусство

Магистратура 2025/2026

Статус: Курс по выбору (Современные медиаисследования и аналитика/ Contemporary Media Research)

Когда читается: 2-й курс, 3 модуль

Охват аудитории: для всех кампусов НИУ ВШЭ

Язык: английский

Abstract

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the theoretical and practical aspects of digital art within the context of the contemporary art process. Students will explore key areas of digital art, such as video art, internet art, VR, AR, algorithmic art, etc., and familiarize themselves with the works of leading artists and institutions actively engaged in this field. The course also covers the analysis of institutional legitimization methods for digital art, challenges of preservation and exhibition of digital works in museums, and the impact of digital media on audience interaction and cultural discourse.

Learning Objectives

Develop an understanding of the philosophical and theoretical foundations of digital and media art and their role within contemporary art.
Gain insights into various forms of high-tech art.
Introduce key artists, researchers, and institutions involved in this field.
Study basic methodological and research tools for analyzing and critically interpreting artworks created using digital technologies.
Learn practical and interactive approaches and game mechanics used in the creation of art projects in a digital environment.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Classifies the main forms of digital art, including video art, video installations, cinema art, internet art, VR, AR, game art, algorithmic art, AI-created art, and sound art.
Understands the historical evolution of digital media and analyze its impact on the development of contemporary art and culture.
Formulates philosophical and theoretical foundations underlying digital art, including the works of russian and international authors
Analyzes the foundations of institutional legitimacy in the field, as well as methods and approaches to the preservation, archiving, and promotion of digital artworks
Differentiates contemporary art created using digital technologies from mass media products aimed at a broad audience.
Analyzes and critically interprets digital artworks using various methodological schools and basic research tools.
Critically evaluates contemporary digital art projects and offer personal interpretations of digital artworks within the context of modern artistic trends.

Course Contents

History and Theory of Digital Art in the Media Environment
Main Directions of Digital Art and Analysis of Formative Artistic Techniques
Institutional Legitimization of Digital Art. Digital Media and Their Museification/Archiving
Digital Art and Society. Interactivity and Audience Participation
Practical Aspects of Creating and Promoting Digital Art

Assessment Elements

Attendance
Seminar Activity
Individual Assignment 1
Individual Assignment 2 (essay)
Team assignment

Interim Assessment

2025/2026 3rd module
0.2 * Attendance + 0.1 * Individual Assignment 1 + 0.2 * Individual Assignment 2 (essay) + 0.2 * Seminar Activity + 0.3 * Team assignment

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Новые медиа в искусстве / Перевод — Дарья Панайотти - 978-5-91103-431-3 - Раш Майкл - 2018 - Москва: Ад Маргинем Пресс - https://ibooks.ru/bookshelf/370077 - 370077 - iBOOKS
Принцип кураторства. Роль выбора в эпоху переизбытка / пер. с англ. — Максим Шер - 978-5-91103-381-1 - Баскар Майкл - 2017 - Москва: Ад Маргинем Пресс - https://ibooks.ru/bookshelf/370064 - 370064 - iBOOKS
Цифровое искусство / пер. — А. Глебовская - 978-5-91103-389-7 - Пол Кристиана - 2017 - Москва: Ад Маргинем Пресс - https://ibooks.ru/bookshelf/370068 - 370068 - iBOOKS

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Теории софт-культуры, Манович, Л., 2017
Язык новых медиа / Перевод Дианы Кульчицкой - 978-5-91103-411-5 - Манович Лев - 2018 - Москва: Ад Маргинем Пресс - https://ibooks.ru/bookshelf/371840 - 371840 - iBOOKS

Course Syllabus