Conceptual
Information Arts
The following are web sites for past and
current classes
in the CIA emphasis. Each site contains detailed descriptions of the
class,
and many have examples of student work from the class. These sites are
a good way to see what goes on in CIA classes. Note the current
semester course curriculum may be modified when visiting artist is
teaching.
Current: Fall, 2012
Art 412 Introduction
to Conceptual Strategies
Instructor: Brad Borovitz, FA 538 (T/TH 9-12)
Art 511-Experimental Sound
Instructor: Jeff Ray, FA 538 (T/TH 2-5)
Art 511-Physical Computing
Instructor: Michael Shiloh
Past Courses
Spring, 2011
Art 410 Introduction
to Conceptual Strategies (Paula Levine, FA 538, T-TH 9-12)
What
does Conceptual Art have to do with Second Life? Why are ideas
important? What happens when the Muse takes a holiday? How do cultures
remember what's ideologically important and what does art have to do
with it? Work with art, technology, culture and everyday life, acquire
skills in digital media such Photoshop, Illustrator,and blog your way
to new arenas, new strategies, approaches and sources for
ideas. Applications: Illustrator, Photoshop,
GoogleEarth, SketchUp. No Computer Background Required.
Art 412 Conceptual/Information
Arts Introduction to Art & Technology (Stephen Wilson FA 538 T-TH 2-5)
Introduction
to use of computers and
emerging technologies in art.
Learn skills of computer graphics, animation, sound, and interactive
programming. Learn techniques used in games, interactive
installations, and net art. Survey artists working at the frontiers of
scientific and technological research. Applications:
Director/Javascript, Computer Sound, Animation, Web, etc. No Computer Backgroud Required.
Art 511.1 Art
and Emerging Technologies (Stephen Wilson T-TH 9-12 FA 544)
This course aims to prepare artists and new
media professionals to become innovators in the development of emerging
technologies. Students will study new developments in biology,
body imaging, alternative interfaces (motion, gesture, voice, face,
biosensors, etc) materials science, gps, VR, nanotechnology, and
other fields. The Patent system will also be investigated. Students will learn how to discover what is going
on in the research think tanks and develop conceptual art works and prototypes based
on the technologies. Students will learn basic web
authoring as a tool for mocking up concepts. ** Priority enrollment for
CIA Majors
Art 511 Art & Spatial Practices- Buried Waters- Art Inbterdicsiplinary course in collaboration with the departments of Geography & Design) LISTED AS: Art
and Theory in Technology.
(Paula Levine T-TH 2-5 FA 544)
A collaborative art-design-goeography course
investigating the buried watersheds beneath SF and designing
proposals for its reclamation. Spatial Practices - Art customized to
location. Applications: Photoshop, Google Earth and other mapping
software & the use of GPS devices.
Art
612 Advanced Projects
- Internship
(listed as Computer Applications in Conceptual Design III )
NOTE - BECAUSE OF BUDGET CUTS
ART 612 IS CANCELLED FOR FALL, 2010
CIA majors intending to graduate in Fall, 2010, please see CIA advisor
Spring 2010
Notice:
The current budget crises in California is impacting San Francisco
State University and the courses being offered.
CIA, like all other areas within the University, is also affected by
the current budget crises. At this time, many courses are
tentative. We will keep you posted on options and
changes as they arise. We will post changes on the site but
nothing may be known till the start of the next
semester. Some of the courses listed for this
semester are still in the process of being officially set up so they
may not be listed int time schedule yet.
• The program is very much alive and we encourage any of you with
interests in experimental media to enter the program. One
core professor, Steve Wilson, is on research leave this fall
semester. When he returns, CIA will swing back into a full
array of courses.
Art 412 Conceptual/Information
Arts Introduction to Art & Technology T-TH 2-5 FA
538 Visiting Artist - Brad
Borevitz
http://onetwothree.net - main 412 class site
more details
Introduction to use of computers and emerging
technologies in art.
Learn skills of computer graphics, animation, sound, and interactive
programming. Learn techniques used in games, interactive
installations, and net art. Survey artists working at the frontiers of
scientific and technological research.
Art 410 Introduction
to Conceptual Strategies (Paula Levine, FA 538, T-TH 9-12)
What does Conceptual Art have to do with Second Life? Why are ideas
important? What happens when the Muse takes a holiday? How do cultures
remember what's ideologically important and what does art have to do
with it? Work with art, technology, culture and everyday life, acquire
skills in digital media such Photoshop, Illustrator,and blog your way
to new arenas, new strategies, approaches and sources for ideas.
Art 511.1 Locative Studio, Paula Levine T-TH 2-5
Listed as:
Art 511.01 - Conceptual Strategies. FA 544
Locative studio is an upper division
studio course in Locative Media, a new and emerging field in art that
bridges cartography, public space, geography, cultural histories and
narratives, and gaming. Using Global Positioning Satellites (GPS)
devices, cell phones and other location-based media, students explore
gaming, public histories and narratives and social networks in public
spaces. Priorities given to CIA area emphasis and Art majors, however
students outside of those areas are admitted if space allows, with
permission of the instructor. No previous knowledge required of
locative media required. Basic web skills, knowledge of Photoshop
and digital sound are helpful.
Art 511 Art
&
Telecommunications
-
Internet, Web Art, Netart
Tu/Thu 6-9 Visiting Artist - Andy Cox
(listed as New
Communications Technology) http://www.twcdc.com/
FA 544
511
Art
&
Telecommunications class site
more details
- An exploration of the
concepts and hands-on
techniques
for creating art works that use contemporary telecommunications
technology
including computer networks, the World Wide Web, cell phones, and other
wireless technologies.
- Introduction to web authoring
skills such
as
html coding, information architecture, web design, preparation of
image, audio, and video for the web, and web authoring software.
- Introduction to emerging web
technologies
such as web cameras,
javascript, municipal wifi, and interactive Ajax
programming.
- (Listed as New Communication
Technologies)
**Note - note class times
Art 511 Electronics and Physical Computing T/Th 9-12 FA 544
Visiting Artist Michael Shiloh teachmetomake http://www.teachmetomake.com/teach/portfolio-mich.htm
Maker Faire: Michael Shiloh full interview
http://blip.tv/file/238456
art 511 electronics class
blog
more details
Hands-on studio course to introduce
students to techniques and
aesthetics of creating experimental art/media events and installations
based on technologies of electronics, sensors and actuation of devices
and microcontrollers (Arduino).
The course will survey previous artistic work with physical computing
and technological trends such as ubiquitous computing. Familiarity with
computing and authoring languages is useful but not
required.
Art 610 – ADVANCED
PROJECTS Paula Levine. T/Th 6-9 pm FA 538
(times to be arranged) Listed as Conceptual Strategies III
An advanced course in which students use research methods in
conjunction with their studio practice to develop two projects in
depth. Emphasis on student research, writing and class presentations,
the completion of two major projects with an online blog documenting
ongoing research and process notes, as well as a final online project
portfolio.
Special Note on Art History
New course being offered in Art History relevant to new media.
CIA students are strongly recommended to take this course. Taught
by Gwen Allen.
ART 501 [01] 12360 History
of New Media Art
Archived Courses
**** Note - some materials listed in these links are from the last
offering
of each course. The syllabi are subject to change. Check
for updated syllabi.
Art 412 Conceptual/Information
Arts Introduction to Art & Technology T-TH 2-5 Steve Wilson
Introduction to use of computers and
emerging technologies in art.
Art 410 Introduction
to Conceptual Strategies (Paula Levine, Fall, 2008 T-TH 9-12)
Art 511.1 Art
&
Telecommunications -
Internet, Web Art, Netart
Tu/Thu 9-12 Steve Wilson (listed as New
Communications Technology)
- An exploration of the
concepts and hands-on
techniques
for creating art works that use contemporary telecommunications
technology
including computer networks, the World Wide Web, cell phones, and other
wireless technologies.
- Introduction to web authoring
skills such
as
html coding, information architecture, web design, preparation of
image, audio, and video for the web, and web authoring software.
- Introduction to emerging web
technologies
such as web cameras,
javascript, municipal wifi, and interactive Ajax
programming.
- (Listed as New Communication
Technologies)
Art 511 Experimental Sound. F
9-12 and 1-4 Vsiiting
Artist - Jeff Ray FA 538 F09
How does one define music, sound, noise, and silence? What are the
social and political functions of these elements and how can they be
used in media works? Experimental Sound is a production course in which
students explore contemporary issues and techniques of sonic media.
Students will experiment with designing linear and non-linear sound and
creating interactive sound environments. The course will explore
developments in contemporary sonic media, and students will read
critical writings in music history, cultural studies, sound and media
theory. Themes explored in detail will include: invented instruments;
voice, language, and the body; acoustic ecology and urban noise; sound
and architecture (real and virtual spaces); sampling, remixing,and DJ
culture; digital interfaces, web-based instruments, and internet art.
Art
511 Digital
Video (Paula Levine, Fall, 2009) T-TH
2-5
Art 511.1 Art
and Emerging Technologies (Stephen Wilson) T-TH 9-12
Art 511.3 Electronics/Sensor
Based Events / Physical Computing. Stephen Wilson.
S 09
Hands-on studio course to introduce students to techniques and
aesthetics of creating experimental art/media events and installations
based on technologies of electronics, sensors and actuation of devices.
The course will survey previous artistic work with physical computing
and technological trends such as ubiquitous computing. Familiarity with
computing and authoring languages is useful but not required. Consent
of Instructor Required. ** Priority enrollment for CIA majors.
Art 610 – ADVANCED PROJECTS S
09 Paula Levine.
An advanced course in which students use research methods in
conjunction with their studio practice to develop two projects in
depth. Emphasis on student research, writing and class presentations,
the completion of two major projects with an online blog documenting
ongoing research and process notes, as well as a final online project
portfolio.
Art
612 Advanced Projects
- Internship (Stephen Wilson T-TH 7-10 Listed Times will be
modified) tentative syllabus subject to change
Art 704 Graduate
Seminar (Paula Levine, Fall, 2003)
Art 410 Introduction
to Conceptual Strategies John Davis, Spring, 2008 T-TH 9-12
Art 511.1 Art
and Emerging Technologies (Stephen Wilson) T-TH 9-12
Art 511.2 Locative Studio, Michella
Rivera-Gravage T-TH 2-5
Listed as:
Art 511.02 - Conceptual Strategies.
Locative media is a new and
emerging area in art
that uses wireless, mobile and locative based technology, such as cell
phones, laptops and Global Position Satellite (GPS) receivers, to
radically change how people use, occupy, live, work and play in public
spaces. Learn about this new and emerging field of work as you
reinvent familiar, everyday places. No previous knowledge of GPS
or other locative media is required. ** Priority enrollment
for CIA Majors. Spring, 08
Art 511.3 Mods and Machinima.
Andy Cox Fri 9-12
1-4 Spring,
08
In the first part of the class we
will modify
(mod) 3D computer games (most likely using the Source Engine software
development kit). In the second part we'll use a game engine to make
movies (machinima). No previous programming experience is required, but
the class requires a strong attention to detail. ** Priority
enrollment for CIA Majors www.twcdc.com/
Art 610 Advanced Projects Stephen Wilson T-Th 7-10
(actual times TBA)
Spring 08 Special Opportunity Art 541
INTERACT TIMEBASED
SCULPT
- Visiting Artist Kal Spelletich F 9-12 1-4
Sculpture course
of special interest for
CIA
majors may be offered. Taught by
Kall Spelletich of the robotic arts group Seemen the course will
include some material on kinetics. It will meet studio elective
requirement. Requires
sculpture 2 (art 440) as a prerequisite, but confer with professor if
you have not had the course
Art 412 Conceptual/Information
Arts Introduction to Art & Technology T-TH 2-5 Steve Wilson
Art 410 Introduction
to Conceptual Strategies ( T-TH 9-12)
Visiting Artist - Andy
Cox www.twcdc.com/
(Fall 07)
Art 511.2 Digital Video
Tu/ Th
2-5 Visiting Artist Katherin
McInnis (Fall 07)
Timecode: an
introduction to diverse artistic practices using digital
video and audio. Learn basic recording and editing
techniques, methods of manipulation, and options for
theater, gallery or web- based presentation. The course combines
hands-on practice with an overview of video and sound art history
and current trends. Visiting Artist Katherin McInnis
Art 511.3 Unplugged Programming: Instructions, Rules, Recipes and
Code
Fri 9-12 1-4 Visiting
Artist Paul Catanese (Fall
07)
Studio
course that engages the notion of computing as a hybrid space for
creative practice that may intersect with computers, but does not
necessarily require them. Students will explore instructions, rules,
recipes, codes, procedures, etc. in relation to a variety of creative
outputs as determined by idea rather than by material. We will examine
artists that engage rule systems alongside relevant conceptual
antecedents. Though useful familiarity with computing or
programming is not required. (listed as Conceptual Strategies)
Visiting Artist Paul Catanese www.paulcatanese.com/
- Art 511 Experimental Sound
(Marielle Jakobsons F 9-12 1-4 fall,06)
- Art 511.1 Art
&
Telecommunications Course (Stephen Wilson - T-TH 9-12 fall,06)
- Art 412 Conceptual/Information
Arts Introduction to Art & Technology (Sarah Lewison -Spring,
2006) T-TH 2-5
- ART 511 Visualizing
Information: Artist's
Maps & Critical Cartographies
(Sarah
Lewison -Spring,
2006) T-TH 9-12
- ART 511 Social Art Tactics:
Social
Sculpture ((Sarah
Lewison -Spring,
2006) FRI 9-12 1-4
- Information about Lewison's work is
available at http://www.carbonfarm.us.
- Art 610 Advanced
Projects - - (Paula
Levine -Spring,
2006)
- Art
511 Art, GPS, &
Locative Media (Paula Levine, Spring,
2006) T-TH
2-5
- Art 612 Advanced Projects 3 - - (Paula
Levine -Fall,2005)
- ART 511 Interactive Art and
Physical Computing (Alex Killough -Fall,
2005) FRI 9-12 1-4 More information about
Killough's courses is available at:
http://aromanscandal.org/cia/
- ART 511 Network Communication/Web
Design (Alex Killough -Fall,
2005) T-TH 9-12
- Art 412 Conceptual/Information
Arts Introduction to Art & Technology (Alex Killough -Fall,
2005) T-TH 2-5
- Art 412 Conceptual/Information
Arts Introduction to Art & Technology
(Steve Wilson, Spring, 2005)
- Art 610 Advanced Projects (Steve Wilson, Spring, 2005)
- Art 704 Graduate
Seminar (Paula Levine, Spring, 2005)
- Art
511 Experimental Linked Courses - Digital Video &Interactive
Spaces
- (Stephen Wilson
and Paula Levine)
- Art 511.1 Art
&
Telecommunications Course (Stephen Wilson - Fall, 2004
T-TH 9-12)
- Art 511.3 Experiments in GPS (Paula Levine, Fall,2004 T-TH
2-5 Listed in schedule as Conceptual Strategies)
- Art 511.2 Digital
Video (Paula Levine, Fall,2003 T-TH
6-9)
- Art
612 Advanced Projects
- Internship (Stephen Wilson - Fall,2003 T-TH 7-10 Time to be
arranged)
- Art 410 Introduction to Conceptual
Strategies (Visiting Artist
- Sheila Malone, Spring, 2004) T-Th 9-12
- Art 610 Advanced
Projects
- (Stephen Wilson -Spring,2004)
(Time to be arranged)
- Art 511.1 Art
and Emerging Technologies (Stephen Wilson, Spring,2004)
- Art 511.2 Art
& Flash(Visiting Artist Steve Hartzog- Spring,2004) T-TH
6-9
(Listed in schedule as ART&THEORY-IN TECHNOLOGY ) Course
links,
- Art 511.3 Art
and Biology (Visitng Artist -Philip Ross - Spring,2004) T-TH 2-5
(Listed
in schedule as COMP:INTERACTIVE EVENTS )
- Art 511.3 Electronics
and Robotics(Visitng Artist - Kal Spellitich -of the Seemen -
Fall ,2003) documentation
of class Marking
Time Show
- Art 610 Advanced
Projects (Paula Levine, Spring, 2003)
- Art 511.3 Sensor
Based Events/ Physical Computing (Stephen Wilson, Spring ,2003)
- Art 511.2 Digtial
Word & Image - Information as Narrative (Paula Levine,
Spring,
2003)
- Art
410 Introduction to Conceptual Strategies (Visitng Artist - Sarah
Lewison,
Fall ,2002)
- Art 511.2 Digital Video syllabusschedule
(Visitng Artist -Sheila Malone, Fall ,2002)
- Art 511.3 Electronics
and Robotics(Visitng Artist - Kal Spellitich -of the Seemen -
Fall ,2003
- Art 511.3 Visual
Arts, Sound & Image in Space (Sarah Rosenbaum -Spring
,2002)Art
511 Interactive Media &
Lingo
Tactile/Extended/Interactive Media (Sarah Rosenbaum -Spring ,2002)
- Art 412 Conceptual/Information
Arts Introduction to Art & Technology (Sarah Rosenbaum -Spring
,2002)
- Art
511 Digital Video (Paula Levine, Fall,2001)
- Art 511 Art / Biology Studio (Adam
Zaretsky, Fall,
2001)
- Art
612 Advanced Projects/internships (Paula Levine -Fall ,2001)
- Art
610
Advanced Projects(Wilson
-Spring,2001)
- Art 511 Word and Image (Paula Levine,
Spring,2001)
- Art
511 Art and Emerging Technologies (Stephen Wilson, Spring,2001)
- Art
412 Conceptual/Information Arts Introduction to Art & Technology
Wilson -Spring ,2001
- Art
511
Trio of Experimental
Technologies ::Wilson -Spring,2000
- Art 511 Digital Video :: Paula Levine
(Fall
1998)Advanced
Digital Video (fall,2000)
- Art
511 - Experimental Sound:: PamelaZ
- Art
511 Art & Telecommunications :: Steve Gano (Fall 1997)
- Art 511 Digital Word and Image :: Paula
Levine (Spring 1998)
- Art
511.3 Exploration in Sound :: Ed Osborn (Spring 1998)
- Art
412.1 Links Page :: Mike Mosher (Spring 1998)
- Art
511 Imagining Animals :: Gail Wright and Marina MacDougal (Spring
1998)
- Social
Art Tactics :: Steven Hartzog and Max Kelly (Spring 1998)
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