The computer has impacted art -from gallery exhibitions to motion pictures. Art has always utilized new technology. Two example include the invention of oil painting during the Northern Renaissance and the invention of photography in 1827. However, the computer may have even more profound and far reaching impact on the visual arts. Pong is only separated from PlayStation games by some twenty years.
Desktop publishing is only twelve years old.
The revolution has only begun. The key objective of this course is the utilization of the principles of design - in all facets of this class. Though these principles will be introduced through lecture, they are best learned through creating your own work. Assignments will be directed towards utilizing design principles in differing context. The second major goal is to further your knowledge of computer hardware and software.