JAMedia Creation F (Design×Science?Society)
Almost 20 years have passed since we entered the 21st century, and the relationship between technology, systems, and society is very different from that of the 20th century. The purpose of this lecture is to discuss and explore how to design new social systems in the 21st century, mainly from the perspective of the relationship between media technology, art, and design.
The development and spread of computers and other information-related technologies as well as other means of communication, such as the internet and various other services has diversified the forms of media communication and community. Contrary to the expectation that the internet, which appeared in the second half of the 20th century, would expand the entire public sphere, on the contrary, it has brought about the breakdown and division of the public sphere. The filtering of the internet has led to the loss of dialogue with heterogeneous others and has encouraged extreme dichotomization. Furthermore, at the end of 2019, the world was plunged into a crisis due to the coronavirus pandemic – fundamentally overturning the way we have thought about society and communication. In the 21st century, it is an urgent task to build a different social system and communication system not only for humanity but also for the earth. In this class, we will review the existing systems and forms of communication, and consider what needs to be done and what needs to be changed to build a better society.
Lecture, discussion, group work, etc.
1-2. Class Explanation + Media and Society
In these classes an overview of the course will be provided. We will also consider the relationship between media technology and society, and the students will deepen their understanding of the current state of affairs.
3-4. Media and Society
In these classes we will cover an overview of the course outline in relation to the basic ideas concerning media, as well as provide a general overview of the relationship between media and society, or between individuals and the media.
5-6. Infrastructure and Society
In these classes an overview will be provided on the basic structure and evolution of modern infrastructure, including the Internet, and its impact on society, as well as provide a foundation for analyzing the relationship between media, communication, and society.
7-8. Communication and Society
Students will gain an understanding of communication technology and the transformation of communication, and consider the future relationship between communication and society.
9-10. Case studies from Art to explore the Relationship between Media Technology and Society
Students will consider how art and expression are involved in social systems through case studies.
11-13. Media Technology and the Future of Society
We will consider the mechanisms of social systems and communication, and contemplate their possible future impact on society.
14-15. Class Review
To be distributed in class as necessary