The course provides incoming students with a basic understanding of the development and importance of new media art. Beginning with a media archaeological approach, the course examines how innovations in media add meaning to art-making. Lectures cover how key technological advances in interactivity, networks, telepresence, robotics, big data, artificial intelligence, machine vision, bio/genetic engineering, generative and computational systems, and more have been incorporated into artistic practices. The course shows how artists have partnered with the sciences to explore resonant possibilities within new technologies. Societal and cultural trends like immersive art experiences, social media, blockchain and more will also be commented on.