Understanding Biomedia

Günter Seyfried
Institut für Bildende & Mediale Kunst, Medientheorie
2017W, Seminar (SE), 2.0 SemStd., LV-Nr. S02125

Beschreibung

This course introduces students to new epistemologies which emerge through the transformation of biology into technology and the rise of biomediality. Whereas former media theory approaches have concentrated mainly on technological media and human–machine interactions, recent innovations make it necessary to include also living matter in the curriculum of media theory, because in the expanding sphere of biomediality, biology becomes technology: DNA codes and computer codes are increasingly merging, opening up new possible constellations for designing nature. The ramifications of these changes are explored in the course in a cross-disciplinary approach, taking into account artistic responses as well as the respective discourses and practices in the sciences, in order to develop a critical understanding of biomediality. The course aims to open up a process of engaged and cooperative learning and to accomplish ways of knowing to contextualise and understand new approaches in art, science, and society. The course will also include a number of hands-on experiences in basic methods of biotechnology and genome editing.

 

Prüfungsmodalitäten

 

You have to attend the lecture each week. To participate effectively in class required readings are expected. In addition each student is required to give a talk to a given topic.

 

Anmerkungen

 

It is important for seminar participants to attend the introductory session on October 12th, 2017. 12-13:30 am Seminarraum 11. 

 

The topics for the lectures will be assigned and information provided about the subjects and issues that we will deal with over the course of the term. Documents and materials will be available online at BASE Angewandte.

 

Termine

12. Oktober 2017, 12:00–13:30 Seminarraum 11
19. Oktober 2017, 12:00–13:30 Seminarraum 11
09. November 2017, 12:00–13:30 Seminarraum 11
23. November 2017, 12:00–13:30 Seminarraum 11
30. November 2017, 12:00–13:30 Seminarraum 11
07. Dezember 2017, 12:00–13:30 Seminarraum 11
14. Dezember 2017, 12:00–13:30 Seminarraum 11
11. Jänner 2018, 12:00–13:30 Seminarraum 11
18. Jänner 2018, 12:00–13:30 Seminarraum 11
25. Jänner 2018, 12:00–13:30 Seminarraum 11

LV-Anmeldung

Bis 12. Oktober 2017, 12:00
Per E-Mail: gh.seyfried@gmail.com

Lehramt: Unterrichtsfach kkp (Bachelor): Wissenschaftliche Praxis: FOR: Lehrveranstaltungen nach Wahl aus Wissenschaftliche Praxis (4.0 ECTS) 067/003.80

Lehramt: Unterrichtsfach dex (Bachelor): Wissenschaftliche Praxis: FOR: Lehrveranstaltungen nach Wahl aus Wissenschaftliche Praxis (4.0 ECTS) 074/003.80

TransArts - Transdisziplinäre Kunst (Bachelor): Theoretische Grundlagen: Theoretische Grundlagen (4.0 ECTS) 180/003.01

Mitbelegung: möglich

Besuch einzelner Lehrveranstaltungen: möglich