Curating New Media Art: Process, Interaction, Virtuality

Duration

Jan. 17 - Feb. 14, 2022

Enroll before

Jan. 16, 2022

One-time Payment

174.00 € (incl. VAT)

Live sessions

3 hrs/week

As more and more artists integrate digital technologies in their work, it is common for curators to deal with the specificities of artworks that move away from the traditional notion of the static object and need to be plugged, configured, maintained or interacted with. The artworks usually labeled as new media art present certain challenges for curators, exhibitions spaces and audiences, while they open up possibilities for different ways of conceiving and developing an exhibition.

This course will focus on curating new media art through three features commonly present in artworks related to technology: process, interaction and virtuality. These aspects will lead us to consider, through a hands-on approach, the practicalities of curating new media art, from the very concept of the exhibition, to developing a project, calculating a budget, installing the artworks and presenting them to the public. Each week, we will discuss these subjects through case studies, suggested readings and sharing ideas.

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Week 1. Introduction

Introduction to the program and course overview.

This is a one-hour-only welcome session. The lecturer will introduce the program and participants will introduce themselves. No prior preparation is necessary.

Week 2. Contexts and narratives

Understanding the context: what is new media art?
Creating the narrative in a group exhibition
Factoring in technology in a curatorial project
Working with artists: establishing fees and collaborations
Assignment – develop the main concept of your curated exhibition

Week 3. Process

Setup and maintenance of process-based artworks
Explaining the process to communicate the meaning
How to manage the duration of contemplation
The role of curators in the preservation of new media art
Assignment – select the artworks and define technical requirements

Week 4. Interaction

Designing the exhibition space
Engaging the audience in an interactive installation
Interactivity and meaning: thought-provoking or entertaining?
Interaction in public spaces, from perception to legislation
Assignment – design the space of your exhibition using a floorplan

Week 5. Virtuality

Curating net art, AR and VR projects
Curating in times of social distancing
Defining a visual identity and a communications plan
Considerations on production and final project evaluation
Assignment – establish a production and communications plan

We will use Zoom for the live video conferences, please check Zoom's technical requirements here.

Closed captioning will be available during the video conference.

"Each week was a wealth of really interesting, engaging and exciting material, in all cases the two hour session went by really quickly, which is very impressive especially now we are all pretty much on video calls all day!"

"The teacher was excellently skilled in presenting the course, very impressive incorporation of elements to be considered in this art form and in curating and planning a New Media exhibition along with examples of artworks, artists and exhibitions."

"Pau's delivery is flawless and makes understanding complex concepts easier. I would recommend this course anyone interested in curating new media art, beginners or experts alike will learn something new."

"The course is the perfect mix of theory and practice necessary to engage with the often confusing and complex world of new media art. The coursework is useful and meaningful and can be expanded into real world exhibitions."

Curating New Media Art: Process, Interaction, Virtuality

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