| Conceptual
Information Arts
Descriptions of Courses Introductory CoursesArt 410 Conceptual Strategies I. An Introduction to art making focused
on ideas and conceptual strategies. An exploration of chance, noise, indexing,
listing, icons, language, theory and technology. Introduction to computers
in art production. 410 and 412 must be taken concurrently. No prerequisites
but familiarity with Cultural Theory issues an important asset.
Art 412 Computer Applications Conceptual Design I. An introduction to artistic explorations of emerging media.
Instruction in use of the computers for artists covering graphics, sound,
interactive programming. Use of computers in cross media and non-media
specific applications. . 410 and 412 must be taken concurrently. No prerequisites.
Intermediate Courses Art 511.x New Communications Technology. An exploration of the concepts and hands-on techniques for creating art works that use contemporary telecommunications technology including computer networks, computer bulletin boards, modems, answering machines, the telephone system, videotext, slow scan image transmission, and satellites. Focus on World Wide Web. No prerequisites. * Special Note on Art 511 series. These courses
are not offered every semester. Students select from a rotating set
that changes from year to year. The 511 courses are open to students
outside the CD/IA major although prioirty enrollment is given to majors.The
511 courses are given different section numbers -eg 511.2 -each semester
depending on the number of courses offered..
Art 511.x Interactive Media & Conceptual Art. An introduction to multimedia programming, interactivity,
and narrative issues, digital sound, text, digital photography, and study
of conceptual art models. Students will produce projects in interactive
media with a focus on interactivity, narratives, and contemporary cultural
issues. No prerequisites.
Art 511.x Interactive Cinema. A hands-on introduction to the use of computer controlled
interactive video technology for cinema and experimental visual arts applications
covering conceptualization, programming, production and presentation using
the Macintosh Director development system. No prerequisite
Art 511.x Digital Word and Image. A studio course in the tools of desktop publishing, digital
photography, conceptual arts, the exploration of information as aesthetic
material and a critical analysis of corporate advertising. No prerequisites.
Art 511.x Conceptual Strategies II. A studio course exploring strategies introduced through
the conceptual art movement of the early 1970's. Conceptual Art can be
generally characterized as the renouncement of material production as visual
expressive forms in favor of conceptual, structural or linguistic forms.
No prerequisites.
Art 511x Interactive Media & Lingo A studio course will explore intermediate multimedia authoring
stressing conceptual and critical approaches. Some experience in Lingo
programming for Director recommended. No prerequisites
Art 511.x Exploration in Sound This course will involve the exploration of sound and
performance, and a creative process that focuses on discovery and awareness.
Students will make use of found objects, found sounds and text, the human
voice, and selected hardware and software to explore the properties of
sound and create sound and performance pieces. (sometimes listed as
Art & Theory In Technology ) No prerequisites.
Art 511.x Digital Video Digital video is an introduction to video as an art medium,
an exploration of non-linear narrative, and a series of experiments using
the short narrative form. Students create videoworks that span the
history from the beginnings of video, in performance, installation and
single channel pieces, through to current digital work including Premiere
and the Web No prerequisites.
Art 511.x Advanced Digital Video Advanced Video class explores the medium of digital video, building on previous knowledge of video and Adobe Premiere. In this class we will explore video as a medium in both on and off line projects, including large scale projections, site specific work, video on the web, interactivity and installation.. Art 511.x Art & Biology Whether the cycles of life act as an inspiration or are actually incorporated
into your art-making process, the study of biology can be ahotbed of novel
visions. In this course we will attempt to reinvent the concepts
and practices of biology in an artistic context. Expect to play with
microbes and microscopes, study embryonic development, visitlaboratories
and discuss recent advances in molecular biology. Living artprojects
will be encouraged.
Art 511.x Trio of Experimental Technologies Hands on, introductory course in use of GPS, sensor, and
webcam technologies in the arts. No prerequisites
Art 511.x Electronics and Robotics Hands on, introductory course in electronis applications
in the arts. No prerequisites
Art 511.x Research in Emerging Technologies This course aims to prepare artists to become innovators in the development of emerging technologies. The past decades have shown that scientific and technological research that seemed esoteric and outside artistic or media realms can quickly become the core of new cultural trends and industries (for example, the basic ideas of the World Wide Web were considered wild, unrealizable ideas when first promulgated by Ted Nelson). Artists who want to help shape future cultural development and new media must become adept at understanding the worlds of research. This approach is critical for those who want to stay ahead of the current pace of change. This course teaches students skills of monitoring scientific research
and emerging technologies. It presents several areas of research
that promise to be important in the future. It demonstrates the artistic
possibilities by studying the pioneering work of artists around the world
who work with concepts, tools, and information contexts not usually defined
as art. It explores cultural theory that relates to the development
of new
Advanced Courses Art 610 Advanced Seminar. An advanced studio course in Conceptual
Design/ Information Arts in which students can explore issues in culture
and technology. Emphasis on student research and completion of major projects.
Prerequisites: Art 410,412 and at least one Art 511 course.
Art 612 Advanced Seminar (Internship) An advanced studio course in Conceptual
Design/ Information Arts in which students can explore issues in art, culture
and technology. Focus on internship in real world settings. Prerequisites:
completion of 410-412, and at least one 511.
Art 704 Graduate Seminar Graduate seminar focused on support
of student art work and explorations of contemporary issues in art &
culture. Prerequisites: MFA graduate status in Art.
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