Art and Science Methodologies

2019/2020

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Courses and teaching activities may be offered within in the following areas:

  •  Art and Science Methodologies
  •  Methodologies for Media Arts Histories and Media Cultural Heritage Studies

This module is the introduction to the various scientific and artistic methodologies currently utilized within the academic and practical endeavours of the variety of field that are a part of Media Arts Cultures. The contents of this course are integrated into the examples and work of other courses to provide real world application of the elucidated methodologies. Placing the methods in context increases the connection to real work and the question-hypothesis-solution process.

Learning Goals will include the ability to:

  • Operationalize state of the art research methods and in-depth reflection and the ability to use both in research as well as in professional dissemination practices in the field of media culture and media arts.
  • Analyze a given research topic and estimate which methodologies might be well-suited to use for specific outcomes.
  • Access resources and specialization sources for future reference when requiring the in-depth knowledge of certain methodological frameworks.
  • Understand the differences between the historical and contemporary methodological perspectives used within Media Arts Cultures for research and practice.

Exam

Exams

Name of examArt and Science Methodologies
Type of exam
Written exam
Presentation and discussion in seminar style in: “Art and Science Methodologies”. A written scientific work that is graded on the demonstration of achievement of the learning goals.
ECTS5
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleKunst og videnskabelige metoder
Module codeKAMAC20153
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
This module is offered only as a part of the ERASMUS MUNDUS Master of Excellence: Media Arts Cultures at Danube University, Austria
1st semester
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Location of the lectureOther location
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Study BoardStudy Board of Communication and Digital Media
DepartmentDepartment of Communication and Psychology
FacultyThe Faculty of Humanities