Course Syllabus

DXARTS 500 Research Studio

Miro board: https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVIINIt7k
Links to an external site.
Password: networks
F 9:30-11:20 Raitt Hall 205

Old Boys Network, 100 Anti-Theses of Cyberfeminism, 1997, HTML

Covers recent advances and current trends in digital arts and experimental media research. Students discuss and demonstrate their own ongoing research and creative projects. In-depth examination of new artwork and research by visiting artists and scholars.

This quarter the studio will explore topics of networks, decentralized and autonomous servers, hyper-local AI, and making local and distributed archives for sharing your research. Students will engage with making their own servers, and/or making a mesh network, and will be required to present their current research using at least one of the methods discussed in class. They will also have to critically engage in peer-discussion about their research methodology, and participate in weekly readings and conversations on the topic of the class.

ESSENTIAL BIBLIOGRAPHY

A Traversal Network of Feminist Servers: https://systerserver.net/ATNOFS/ Links to an external site.

Feminist Server Manifesto: https://areyoubeingserved.constantvzw.org/Summit_afterlife.xhtml Links to an external site.

The Pirate Book: https://aksioma.org/The-Pirate-Book Links to an external site.

How to Build a Low-Tech Internet: https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/2015/10/how-to-build-a-low-tech-internet/ Links to an external site.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Attend all in-person classes
• Present your research to your peers
• Engage in conversation about each person's work with feedback and methodological references

RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The diversity students bring to this class (including gender identity, sexuality, dis/ability, age, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, race, nationality, religion, and culture) should be honored as a resource, strength and benefit. We will strive to create an environment in which each class member is able to hear and respect others. If something is said or done in the classroom, or in a discussion by the instructor or other students, that is particularly troubling or causes discomfort or offense, it is important to address it. While our intention may not be to cause discomfort or offense, the impact is something that we should consider to be very important and deserving of attention.

THE UW FOOD PANTRY

The UW Food Pantry helps mitigate the social and academic effects of campus food insecurity. They aim to lessen the financial burden of purchasing food by providing students with access to food and hygiene products at no-cost. Students can expect to receive 4 to 5 days’ worth of supplemental food support when they visit the Pantry. For information including operating hours, location, and additional food support resources visit https://www.washington.edu/anyhungryhusky/the-uw-food-pantry/

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS

Washington state law requires that UW develop a policy for accommodation of student absences or significant hardship due to reasons of faith or conscience, or for organized religious activities. The UW’s policy, including more information about how to request an accommodation, is available at Religious Accommodations Policy (https://registrar.washington.edu/staffandfaculty/religious-accommodations-policy/). Accommodations must be requested within the first two weeks of this course using the Religious Accommodations Request form (https://registrar.washington.edu/students/religious-accommodations-request/).

DISABILITY RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

Your experience in this class is highly important. If you have already established accommodations with Disability Resources for Students (DRS), please communicate your approved accommodations to your instructor at your earliest convenience so we can discuss your needs in this course.

If you have not yet established services through DRS, but have a temporary health condition or permanent disability that requires accommodations (conditions include but not limited to; mental health, attention-related, learning, vision, hearing, physical or health impacts), you are welcome to contact DRS at 206-543-8924 or uwdrs@uw.edu or disability.uw.edu. DRS offers resources and coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and/or temporary health conditions. Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process between you, your instructor and DRS.  It is the policy and practice of the University of Washington to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law.

SAFETY

Safe Campus:  https://www.washington.edu/safecampus/

Call SafeCampus at 206-685-7233 anytime – no matter where you work or study – to anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others. SafeCampus’s team of caring professionals will provide individualized support, while discussing short- and long-term solutions and connecting you with additional resources when requested.