This document introduces a seminar on the digital liberal arts. It defines the liberal arts as a curriculum that develops critical thinking and intellectual skills, unlike vocational programs. It discusses how the humanities emphasize skills like critical thinking, historical awareness, and the ability to think on one's feet. The course will study how scholars in the liberal arts use technology from a humanistic perspective. Key aspects of the course include blogging on readings, building a research collection using WordPress, and studio sessions to develop new media skills.