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

                                                Web:                            www.hartwickdigital.com

                                                Blog:                            art-213.blogspot.com

                                   

 

 

Course Overview

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.

 

 

Technical Objective

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.

 

 

Supplies

1 GB USB flash drive.

 

 

Recommended Texts (not required)

- Photoshop 7 Visual QuickStart Guide for Windows & Macintosh.

* Most resources can be found on the class blog:. art-213.blogspot.com

 

Expectations

á       During class time, students are expected to engage in meaningful classroom participation.

á       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.

á       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.

á       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

á       Projects are due at the beginning of class on the scheduled critique day. 

á       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

á       If you are late or miss a regular critique, the project for that critique will be lowered by one letter grade.

á       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!

 

 

Grading

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.

 

 

 

 

Lab Policy

á       No Food and Drink (except designated area). Violation will result in the loss of lab privileges.

á       Students may not install/uninstall software of any type or reconfigure hardware without the permission of the professor.

á       Report computer problems to the lab assistant or professor with detailed information as to which computer and a descriptive explanation of the issue.

á       There will be open lab hours for student use through out the semester

 

 

Attendance

á       Attendance is mandatory (with three get out of jail free cards).

á       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.

á       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.

 

 

Accommodations

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.