Platform Studies: Frequently Questioned Answers

Critical Writing
Author: 
Ian Bogost
Nick Montfort
Publication Type: 
Conference paper or presentation
Language: 
English
Year: 
2009
Presented at Event: 
Digital Arts and Culture 2009 Conference and Exhibition
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platform studiesplatformshardware designtechnological determinismsocial constructivismpedagogynew media
Abstract (in English): 

We describe six common misconceptions about platform studies, a family of approaches to digital media focused on the underlying computer systems that support creative work. We respond to these and clarify the platform studies concept.

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Digital Humanities in Practice (DIKULT 207, UiB, Fall 2019) Syllabus Scott Rettberg, Hannah Ackermans, Patricia Tomaszek 2019

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Electronic Literature, Chapter 1: Genres of Electronic Literature

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