Curriculum
As technological advancements, such as generative Artificial Intelligence and the massive infrastructures behind them, increasingly complicate what it means to be human, the arts and humanities are uniquely positioned to question the assumptions and redefine the intent of these systems.
Founded in 2026 as an interdisciplinary collaboration, the Technology in the Arts and Humanities Program equips students with theories and tools to think critically and creatively, solve problems, and communicate effectively in response to rapid technological changes.
Through a highly innovative and practice-based curriculum, it prepares students to use technologies more purposefully in their humanistic studies and artistic endeavors, to create a bridge between liberal arts traditions and the world of contemporary technologies, and to critically examine the role of technology in creativity and knowledge production.
The Program will prepare students for emerging career opportunities that have resulted from the dynamic pace of technological development, where they will creatively and meaningfully contribute to existing professions such as media production, historical research, literary studies and education, data analysis, and more.
Mission Statement
The Technology in the Arts and Humanities Program at HWS brings together faculty, staff, and students, critically engaging with technology to revolutionize how knowledge is created and shared.
Offerings
The Technology in the Arts and Humanities Program offers an interdisciplinary certificate program.
The Technology in the Arts and Humanities Certificate
interdisciplinary, 5 courses
Learning Objectives:
- Use digital tools in humanistic inquiry and artistic expression.
- Critically evaluate emerging technologies.
- Collaborate across disciplines and divisions.
- Communicate effectively in digital and online contexts.
- Design and execute digital projects with public and civic relevance.
- Showcase their learning via a reflective, curated portfolio.
Requirements:
All students are required to take DATA 101 Introduction to Data Analytics and TEAH 400 Senior Portfolio. Students should consult their advisors to select one Digital Humanities Skills course and two electives that are most relevant to their majors and minors. Digital Humanities Skills courses are approved courses that substantially train students in at least one digital skill. TEAH electives are courses that address the history, theory, or practice of technologies in relation to the humanities and fine arts.
All courses to be counted for the certificate must be taken for a grade and completed with a grade of C- or better. There is no uniqueness requirement for the certificate. The complete list of requirements for the certificate is:
- DATA 101
- One Digital Humanities Skills Course
- Two TEAH Electives
- TEAH 400 Senior Portfolio
Required Courses:
Core Course: DATA 101 Intro to Data Analytics
Senior Portfolio: TEAH 400
Digital Humanities Skills Courses:
AMST 330 Digital Humanities
DATA 251 Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization
ENV 203/GEO 207 Fundamentals of GIS
INRL 372 Data Visualization for International Relations
MDSC 130 Intro to Global Animation
MDSC 210 Compilation, Collage, and Appropriation Video Production
MDSC 302 Video Editing
MDSC 312 The Art of Experimental Cinema
MDSC 315 Documentary Production for Social Change
MDSC 319 Listening to the Finger Lakes
MDSC 333 Global Video Games
MDSC 371 Authorship in Global Animation
MDSC/BIDS 390 Video Essay
PSY 201 Statistics in the Psychological Sciences
TEAH Electives:
AMST 270 Data Journalism
ASN 372 Global Technology and Society
BIDS/MDSC 234 Ghibli and Anime Cultures
EDUC 306 Disability and Technology
ENG 236 Shakespeare
ENG 307 Cowboy to Gamer
GSIJ 204 Politics of Health
INRL 260 Human Rights and International Law
MDSC 100 Intro to Media and Society
MDSC 101 Information and Influence
PHIL 254 Technology, Truth, and Trust
REL 295 Sustainability, Fashion, and Justice
WRRH 330 New Media Writing