The minor Interactive Digital Art (DA) explores how digital media can be used interactively and artistically to respond to society. 

Throughout the minor, various art disciplines are explored and considered in terms of their ability to create an impact on the audience: 

• Visual arts 

• Film and music 

• Art history 

• Digital art 

Participating students will develop an interactive digital installation during the minor that engages the audience and responds to a current societal theme. 

The minor follows a methodical approach closely aligned with the principles of the Design Thinking method. After the conceptual phase, students progress through a low-fi prototyping and testing process to achieve the final realization of their installation. The resulting works will be showcased together in a closing exhibition. 

Learning Outcome 1 (Assignment | Individual) 
You are able to extrapolate the provided theory to your own interests and societal relevance, enabling you to identify a topic and effectively present it to others. This can be done in the form of a lecture, workshop, poster, or other formats, and shared with fellow participants of the minor, instructors, and possibly professionals from the relevant field. 

Learning Objectives: 

• The student analyzes the material already covered and identifies a complementary topic. 

• The student selects an appropriate format for conveying knowledge about the chosen topic. 

Learning Outcome 2 (Portfolio | Group) 
You will research societal events or behaviors and develop an interactive digital installation that responds to them. Throughout the process, you will maintain a portfolio and write a paper that documents the stages of concept development, prototyping, production, testing, and an evaluation of the installation’s effectiveness. 

Learning Objectives: 

• The student applies a methodical approach to creating an interactive digital installation. 

• The student documents the process of concept development. 

• The student thoroughly tests their product and refines it based on findings. 

• The student investigates whether the interactive digital installation effectively elicits interaction or response from the audience. 

• The student writes a (scientific) summary paper that substantiates the process, outcomes, and results. The paper objectively evaluates the audience's response to the installation and how it aligns with the intended effect. 

Learning Outcome 3 (Exhibited Interactive Digital Installation | Group) 
You will create an interactive digital installation that demonstrates a cohesive integration of concept, technical execution, and artistic quality. The installation will invite the audience to engage in meaningful interaction during an exhibition. 

Learning Objectives: 

• The student produces a fully functional interactive digital installation. 

• The student successfully exhibits the interactive digital installation. 

We do not impose strict prerequisites or required prior knowledge. 

Students are required to have a laptop for accessing course materials and working on research projects. All course materials are provided free of charge.   

Materials for the installation 
Some materials will be made available in consultation with the instructors. Other material costs, estimated at approximately €50, are the responsibility of the student.   

Excursions 
There may be additional costs for excursions.  

All costs will be specified in advance in the minor catalog. 

Teaching Methods and Weekly Study Load 

The teaching methods and study load vary throughout the semester: 

First Ten Weeks: 

• Lectures: 8 hours 

• Guest Lectures: 4 hours 

• Workshops: 4 hours 

• Research Project: 26 hours 

Second Ten Weeks: 

• Project Supervision: 4 hours 

• Presentations: 4 hours 

• Guest Lectures: 4 hours 

• Research Project: 30 hours

Contact hours per week

12 – 16 contact hours per week.  

The contact hours are scheduled for Monday afternoons, Wednesday afternoons, and Friday afternoons. 
Additional activities, such as visits to institutions, may also be scheduled outside of these hours. 

Assessment, Individual/Group, Weighting, Planning, and Minimum Requirements 

The assessment for the minor consists of three components: 

• Assignment 

Individual 25% Weeks 11-17 retake weeks 19-20 

• Portfolio 
  Group 50% Week 19 retake week 20 

• Exhibited Interactive Digital Installation 
  Group 25% Week 19 retake Week 20 

The grades for each component of the minor must be 4.5 or higher and will contribute to the final grade according to the assigned weight percentages. 

To successfully complete the minor, the final grade must be 5.5 or higher. 

For the resit of each component, the same requirements apply as in the initial assessment opportunity. 

Classes are on two different locations

Monday afternoon and Friday afternoon Zoetermeer. 

Wednesday afternoon The Hague.

Partners

Research Group Civic Technology 

Research Group Change Management 

Research Group Philosophy and Professional Practice 

CKC Digital Arts Lab, Zoetermeer