ART316 Digital Art & Design III J-Term
2010
Hartwick
College
Department
of Art & Art History
Asst. Professor: Joseph Von Stengel
Art 316: Digital
Art and Design III
Day/Time: M/T/TH/F
9:30am-3:30pm
Location: Anderson
129
Office Hrs: M
3:30pm-4:30pm, T 3:30pm-4:30pm,
W 11am-1pm, TH 3:30pm-4:30pm
or by appt.
Office: Anderson
30
Email: vonstengelj@hartwick.edu
Phone: ext.
4912
Blog: art-316.blogspot.com
Digital Art & Design 3 emphasizes interface
design and artistic approaches to the Internet. Students will consider the Internet
as a medium for expression, communication as well as a space for conceptual
works and creative inquiry. Works that use the Internet as a medium for
artistic production will be encouraged through projects that stimulate
studentsŐ individual interests. Students will investigate the potential for
artistic experimentation through the consideration and design of Images,
Animation and Web pages. This class will culminate with a portfolio
worthy-showcase of student works through an allocated online exhibition space
on www.hartwickdigital.com.The information obtained in this course will be
invaluable for anyone who whishes to present information on the World Wide Web.
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Purpose
This course
is not just about making you proficient with the tools of various web-based
software. While this is inarguably important, our efforts will transcend the
tool to reveal the greater meaning of web and its place in todayŐs 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.
4 –
Be able to program Flash to be interactive using Action Script
Outcomes
Assessment
1
- 4 projects will be assigned
during the semester. These projects will be used to assess studentŐs ability
and knowledge in each aspect of Flash.
a.
projects are reviewed using the rubric below
2
– Projects will conclude with a group critique where students will
receive input from both their peers and the professor.
3
- Each student will present an online portfolio of their work for the class
á 1 GB USB flash drive. (or larger)
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Flash
MX Visual Quickstart Guide for Windows & Macintosh.
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Most
resources can be found on or linked to from the class blog: art-316.blogspot.com
Fees
* Studio Art fee $100 ($25 per credit)
15% Participation (in-class and online)
10% Assignments
15% Project 1 Vector Life
15% Project 2 Flash Animation
15% Project 3 Basic Web (center component for
hartwickdigital.com)
20% Project 4 Final Web
10% Project Online Portfolio
Grades are determined 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.
Turning
in Projects
1.
Projects are due at the
beginning of class on the scheduled critique day.
2.
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
1.
If you are late
or miss a regular critique, the project for that critique will be
lowered by one letter grade.
2. 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!
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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.
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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.
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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