ART213
Digital Art & Design I Fall 2008
Hartwick
College
Department
of Art & Art History
Fall 2008
Asst. Professor: Joseph
Von Stengel
Art 213: Digital
Art and Design I
Day/Time: TU/TH
9:05am-12:10pm
Location: Anderson
129
Office Hrs: M
12:30pm-1:50pm, T 12:30pm-2:30pm,
W 12:30pm-1:50pm, TH 12:15pm-1:30pm
or by appt.
Office: Anderson
30
Email: vonstengelj@hartwick.edu
Phone: ext.
4912
Blog: art-213.blogspot.com
Digital Art & Design I
is an introductory course to digital media with an emphasis on the medium as a
vehicle for creative expression. The course introduces the three main aspects
found with in digital media; Print media, Time based media and Interactive
media. During the term we will investigate image, video and web applications
such as Adobe Photoshop, iMovie , Adobe ImageReady, and Macromedia Dreamweaver.
Issues covered in assignments will include composition, subject matter and
context. The class will consider digital mediaŐs effect on society through
appropriation, the loop, remixing, the mashup, truth vs perception and virtual
memory, as well as other contemporary and traditional ideas that apply to the
sphere of digital media. Central to these issues, and the focal point of this
course, is the impact of digital media on American culture.
Please
note: this course is not just about making you proficient with the tools of the
applications. While this is inarguably important, our efforts will transcend
the tool to reveal the greater meaning of digital media and its place in modern
society. To this ends we will consider the computer just a tool, (one of many)
not a means to an end. We will also discuss the issues of working in a
discipline tied to technology and the reality of creating in a medium under
constant change. We will focus on 'seeing'. We will consider content and
context, and of course technique.
In Class
time: Will involve a combination of application demoŐs and technical
instruction, one on one help, lectures on pertinent issues within the medium,
work time for projects, and critiques of projects.
Outside Class time: in addition to projects, will involve exercises and
tutorials, independent research, and some reading and writing.
Students will learn basic design and creation
concepts for print based, time based and interactive media. Students will also
be introduced to industry standard software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
ImageReady, iMovie and Macromedia* Dreamweaver along with developing their
online identity. Each student will leave the class with a blog, Youtube and
Flickr account.
1 GB USB flash drive.
- Photoshop
7 Visual QuickStart Guide for Windows & Macintosh.
* Most resources can be found on the class blog:. art-213.blogspot.com
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During class
time, students are expected to engage in meaningful classroom participation.
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Each student is expected to complete all projects, exercises,
in-class exercises and required readings.
Details of the various assignments will be discussed in class and on the
class Blog.
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Students are required to keep an ArtBlog during the semester
(details will be discussed in class). The blog will be checked regularly and is
factored into your grade.
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Students must attend Two (2) art events during the semester
and will be required to turn in a review – 250 words minimum up on their
blog. Type of event and locale are open, such as, a show at a campus gallery,
theatre production, art museum, musical performance, etc.
Turning in Projects
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Projects are
due at the beginning of class on the scheduled critique day.
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Late projects are due exactly one week from the critique date.
Projects will not be accepted after the late date and will be assessed based on
the work turned in for critique.
Critiques
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If you are late
or miss a regular critique, the project for that critique will be
lowered by one letter grade.
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Attendance at the Final critique is mandatory. Missing the final
critique will result in an ŇFÓ for the Final Project. NO late Final Projects
will be accepted!
15% Participation (in-class and online)
20% Assignments
15% Project 1 ArtBlog
10% Project 2 Visual Re-Mix
10% Project 3 Transformation
10% Project 4 Photoshop-motion Animated Video
10% Project 5 Net.Art
10% Final Project Personal Network
Grades are determind through the following Rubric:Craftsmanship, Aesthetic, Consideration, Effort & Directions
Craftsmanship - the quality and skill used in the creation and a presentation of your finished projects
Aesthetic - the visual appearance of the content of your finished project. Your images aesthetic quality, composition and the images content.
Consideration - this is the area that looks at the depth of your project. how does what you created function in society, what does it say (or not say)?
Effort - Did you try or not? If this comes easy to you then you really need to work hard to show effort.
Directions - all projects have specific directions on how to name files and when projects are due. following the directions makes it easier or me to work with and review your files. all projects are expected done on the due date.
100-92 A = You tried very hard, handed in all the projects and assignments on time and created excellent work.
91-83 B =
You tried hard and handed in all the projects and assignments on time and created great work.
82-74 C =
You tried, handed in most of the projects & assignments on time and created good work.
73-65 D =
You barely tried, handed in most of the projects & assignments and created good work.
64-0 F
= You really didnŐt try and didnŐt hand in much work.
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No Food and
Drink (except designated area). Violation will result in the loss of lab
privileges.
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Students may not install/uninstall software of any type or
reconfigure hardware without the permission of the professor.
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Report computer problems to the lab assistant or professor with
detailed information as to which computer and a descriptive explanation
of the issue.
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There will be open lab hours for student use through out the
semester
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Attendance is mandatory
(with three get out of jail free cards).
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In the case of an
excused absence, such as, religious holidays or medical reasons, the student
must notify the instructor prior to the missed class, if possible. In the case of a medical situation,
the student may provide a doctorŐs note after the fact.
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In the case of
unexcused absences, the first three will result in no penalty. Each absence
after the third will automatically lower the studentŐs grade one half of a
letter grade.
If you are a student
with a documented disability who will require academic accommodations in this
course, please meet with Patty Jacobsen, Coordinator of Disability Services,
Yager 504 or call 431-4546 or 431-4435 to make an appointment.