新媒體藝術中的性與性別

If you think there's no need for humans anymore because AI is eventually taking over, think again. Technologies do not replace human activity but CHANGE them, often in ways that we could not have predicted. Besides the general fear or hope centering on AI replacing humans, extending and/or expanding on human ability is equally the other core principle AI, robotics, and computings simultaneously share. Augmentation of human ability means making us more powerful and able, not less. We will use these new technologies to enhance all of our existing abilities such as creativity, innovation, and of course, art. When you ask, why does AI want to further its own generative AI image production abilities? Its current answer is to communicate with people. Art is generally understood to define humanity, to be one of our defining features on a species level. So no, we will not stop making art. In fact, in this AI Era, we will be making more art and more people will become artists. And what is a better way to study such human practice if not through sex and gender, the one most honest quality of humanity? All are welcomed (seriously), but those who are struggling and seeking personal answers should receive priority boarding. This course is focused on analyzing how the diverse sexuality expressions and gender identities are represented in media culture through examining old/new media artists’ works paired with corresponding theoretical perspectives before and after the Internet. Texts from feminist, men’s studies and queer theorists will be discussed to encourage critical thinking towards images of the body, sex (porn literacy), and sexuality in the media. The practical aspects of this class seek to highlight political and critical uses of technology in art, to challenge and discourse existing ideas of sex and gender, and to creatively embody such discourses in each student’s own chosen practice. 如果你認為 AI 終將取代人類,導致人類的價值消失,那麼你可能需要重新審視這一觀點。科技並非取代人類活動,而經常是以我們無法預見的方式改變它們。除了常見的恐懼或期待 AI 取代人類之外,增強和擴展人類能力同樣是 AI、機器人學和電腦科學的核心原則之一。增強人類能力意味著我們需要提升技能與知識,而非退步。我們可以利用這些新技術來放大現有的能力,如創造力、創新能力,當然,還有藝術表現。 當你詢問 AI 為何要進一步發展其生成式 AI 繪圖能力,現在的答案是為了與人類更好地溝通。藝術通常被認為是定義人類的重要特徵之一,從物種層面來看,它是我們的標誌性特徵之一。因此,我們不會停止創作藝術,並且在 AI 的時代,我們將創造更多的藝術,也讓更多的人有機會成為藝術家。 那麼,有什麼比透過性別與性議題來研究這一人類實踐更好的方式呢?性別與性是最真實的人類特質之一。這門課程歡迎所有人參加(認真的),但對於那些正在自我探索或掙扎的人,應優先考慮修習本課程。 本課程專注於分析多元的性別表現與性別認同在媒體文化中的呈現。我們將透過檢視不同媒體藝術家的作品,結合其時代背景和理論視角來進行探討。課程內容涵蓋女性主義、男性研究及酷兒理論的文本,鼓勵學生對身體、性(包含性教育)及媒體中的性觀念進行批判性思考。技術上而言,此課程強調科技在藝術中的政治與批判性應用,挑戰並討論現有的性別觀念,並讓學生透過自己的作品創造性地賦形這些論述。

This course is taught in English with international academic standards. All are welcomed to this course. However, students with following abilities and/or needs are especially encouraged to take this class: 1) Students with intro-level experiences in art making. 2) Students with a strong interest in exploring the socio-political context of contemporary fine arts. 3) Students who are interested in Feminism, Queer theory, Gender studies, and Post-Marxist critiques. 4) Students who are planning to study abroad. 5) Students who are sick of the system and require a further Institutional Critique. 6) Students who need to find themselves and redefine who they are. 這是一門以國際為標準的全英語授課課程。 這門課程歡迎所有人參加,且特別鼓勵具有以下能力或需求的學生加入: 1) 在藝術創作方面有入門經驗。 2) 對於探索當代藝術的社會政治背景具有強烈興趣。 3) 對女性主義、酷兒理論、性別研究和後馬克思主義批判感興趣。 4) 計畫出國留學。 5) 對體制感到厭倦,想進一步對體制提出批判。 6) 需要找到並重新定義自己的學生。

ATTENDANCE POLICY 3 absences of any kind will result in X (no credit for the course). Sleeping in class may be considered an absence. Texting and using your computer for things other than class-related activities may also be considered an absence. Come to class on time and be prepared to work. Class begins at 13:20 and ends at 16:20. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class by our TA. Arrival after 10 minutes will be counted as a tardy as will leaving before the official end of the class. Three tardies count as one absence. Students who are ill or expect to have an extended absence should contact their lecturer and NYCU Health Center immediately. Health Center will relay information to the faculty in whose classes the student is enrolled. It is the student’s responsibility to make up missed material and keep up with class progress. Progress reports (預警通知) will be given to students who miss class more than twice. Students who would like to request leave must submit a formal request with the necessary details on the official leave system (請假系統,) and it is optional but recommended to also email your teacher and TAs. COMMUNICATION Your lecturer will be checking in with you frequently to record the completion and quality of your projects; feel free to request outside-of-class 1-1 meetings with your lecturer via Google Sheet. Do not contact your lecturer through social media and instant messaging tools such as Facebook and Line. Any emails sent to your lecturer must also be sent to both TAs. CRITIQUE POLICY Attendance and participation in Midterm Check-Ins and Final Critiques are mandatory. Absence during the final critique will result in X for the entire semester regardless of how many absences you have. EXTRA CREDIT POLICY There are no extra credit opportunities associated with this course. PHOTO POLICY You may post photos of your own work. You must ask for permission to post any photos that include anyone else or the work of others and credit must be given to any other artists included in the image. GENDER EQUALITY AND PREFERRED PRONOUNS We use personal gender pronouns in this class at all times and at the discretion of the students. Disrespectful behavior is prohibited and intolerance is unacceptable. Please speak with your lecturer if you are confused or unsure about personal gender pronouns. ACCOMODATIONS NYCU Mental Health and Counseling Center is committed to full compliance with all laws regarding equal opportunities for students with disabilities. Students with known or suspected disabilities, such as a Reading/Writing Disorder, ADD/ADHD, and/or a mental health or chronic physical condition who think they would benefit from assistance or accommodations should first contact the Mental Health and Counseling Center by phone at 03.5712121 ex. 51323, 51317, 51325 or email at csho@nctu.edu.tw. PLAGIARISM National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University prohibits academic dishonesty. Plagiarism is a form of intellectual theft. One can plagiarize even if one does not intend to. The penalty for plagiarizing may range from failure on the specific plagiarized assignment to failure for the entire course. Repeat offenses can lead to disciplinary action, which could include suspension or expulsion from the NYCU. MATERIALS AND EXPENSES This course will use a variety of materials, some of which may be provided for by your faculty. However, the majority of materials will be procured and paid for by the student. As responsible artists living in our mega-consumerist world, you are also encouraged to source recycled and used materials for your projects and homework.

Attendance 15% Pre-Course Survey 12.5% Proposal 8.5% Midterm Check-In 8.5% Midterm Critique Participation 12.5% Final Project 18% Final Critique Participation 12.5% 1-1 Course Meeting 12.5%

- Women In The Digital World, Anya Schiffrin, Routledge, 2023 - The Death of the Artist, William Deresiewicz, Henry Holt and Co., 2020 - Digital McLuhan, Paul Levinson, Routledge, 1999 - Digital Intimate Publics and Social Media, Amy Dobson, Nicholas Carah, Brady Robards, Palgrave Macmillan, 2018

地點

Online and flexible locations upon inquiry.

時間

Self sign-up system via public Google sheet.

聯絡方式

NYCU email.