AH5802 Digital Art: From Computer-Generated Projects to Artificial Intelligence

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Enrolment is limited to online PGT programmes.

Planned timetable

Not Applicable

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr N E Sassu Suarez Ferri

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Natalia Sassu Suarez Ferri; Dr Emily Savage; Dr Billy Rough

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module analyses the ways in which artists implement digital tools, materials and methodologies within their practices. We will study the origins of digital art through examples across different periods and regions and we will explore the ways in which digital technology has shaped the production of art. We will interrogate the materiality and authenticity of digital art through case studies ranging from physical artworks fully conceived through dedicated software and produced by machines without the physical intervention of the artist to artworks conceived, created and exhibited as fully digital. Key questions discussed in this module include: how are digital artworks created, preserved, archived, and exhibited? How do audiences engage with digital artworks and exhibitions? How do artists, archives and institutions ensure the preservation of digital art? Is digital art more equitable and inclusive than traditional art?

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework

Re-assessment

100% Coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

There are no fixed weekly contact hours, but students should expect to engage in asynchronous discussions. There will be opportunities for synchronous one-to-one and group discussions during the module. Students should take note of the overall study hours expected when planning their learning.

Scheduled learning hours

15

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

130

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Visually analyse digital artworks across different regions and periods.
  • Understand and use art historical terminology effectively in the discussion of digital artworks.
  • Evaluate the ways in which new technologies affect the production, display and preservation of digital art.
  • Cogently apply research findings to a chosen problem and express it in writing.
  • Think critically about the ethical implications of digital art, including accessibility, sustainability, equality and diversity.

AH5802 Digital Art: From Computer-Generated Projects to Artificial Intelligence

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Enrolment is limited to online PGT programmes.

Planned timetable

Not Applicable

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr N E Sassu Suarez Ferri

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Natalia Sassu Suarez Ferri; Dr Emily Savage; Dr Billy Rough

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module analyses the ways in which artists implement digital tools, materials and methodologies within their practices. We will study the origins of digital art through examples across different periods and regions and we will explore the ways in which digital technology has shaped the production of art. We will interrogate the materiality and authenticity of digital art through case studies ranging from physical artworks fully conceived through dedicated software and produced by machines without the physical intervention of the artist to artworks conceived, created and exhibited as fully digital. Key questions discussed in this module include: how are digital artworks created, preserved, archived, and exhibited? How do audiences engage with digital artworks and exhibitions? How do artists, archives and institutions ensure the preservation of digital art? Is digital art more equitable and inclusive than traditional art?

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework

Re-assessment

100% Coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

There are no fixed weekly contact hours, but students should expect to engage in asynchronous discussions. There will be opportunities for synchronous one-to-one and group discussions during the module. Students should take note of the overall study hours expected when planning their learning.

Scheduled learning hours

15

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

130

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Visually analyse digital artworks across different regions and periods.
  • Understand and use art historical terminology effectively in the discussion of digital artworks.
  • Evaluate the ways in which new technologies affect the production, display and preservation of digital art.
  • Cogently apply research findings to a chosen problem and express it in writing.
  • Think critically about the ethical implications of digital art, including accessibility, sustainability, equality and diversity.