Upon completion of this class you will have acquired practical skills, ideas and opinions about computer art and seeing. This will give you a base for the continuation of your artistic practice and enable you to extend your explorations beyond the classroom. You have the first hand in designing and creating your images, and will be encouraged to explore the technical potential of the computer as a tool, while applying both established and contemporary principles of art and design. Differences and similarities between commercial and non-commercial computer generated art will be addressed through assignments, which cover both approaches. We will view the work of contemporary artists who use and integrate digital technologies, video, photography, film and other electronically based media in their work.
Homework is given every week.
Theoretical Classes are the key lectures supported with slides, films, books and various articles on contemporary art. Critiques are scheduled both in class setting and individually. Suggestions for completion are given regularly. Field Trips to Los Angeles museums, galleries, and visiting artist lectures when related to the course of study. We will discuss these projects regularly.