COURSE DESCRIPTION AND GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
We will have basic software Workshopnstrations as an introduction
to Dreamweaver, Flash, and Director, as time permits. Further
investigation of software is to be done outside of class,
as needed for art projects.
URLs
The syllabus includes URLs on lecture days. These are meant
to illustrate the theme of the lecture as well as give options
to students who are presenting sites in-class.
Attendance Policy
Faithful class attendance and participation is expected.
Complete all of the work, and turn it in on time. Do the
readings and come prepared to ask questions. Integrate the
readings into your studio practice. Contribute to the discussions.
Missing more than 6 class sessions for the semester will
result in an F for the course. Late assignments will drop
one letter grade for each day they are late.
Required Materials
Zip cartridges or other back-up media
Campus account, including printing account
Reading Packet
There will be a short course pack for this course.
Grades
(20) Projects
1 and 2 are worth 10 points each
(50) Project
3 is your final project. It consists of a written proposal
and a completed project. Both elements will be graded on
their first and final drafts.
The first draft
of your proposal is worth 5 points.
The second draft is worth 5 points.
The visual component
of Project 3 consists of two 'drafts' a rough or working
version and a final version.
The rough version
is worth 20 points.
The final version is worth 20 points.
(20) Class Presentation
on Computer Artists
(10) Class participation.
Web Site Presentations
Presentations
Schedule
Presentations
Guidelines
You present at least one Web site to the class on a lecture
day. URLs are listed in the syllabus for each lecture day.
You may choose one from the list or one you have found.
You will be expected to lead a class discussion after introducing
the site (roughly 20 minutes).
EAPS Events
EAPS, the Electronic Arts Performance Series, brings visiting
artists and lecturers to RPI campus and other locations
in the community. The EAPS events for this semester are
included in this syllabus. Attendance at these events is
recommended, but not mandatory. Many of the visiting artists
work with the issues we will be dealing with in class.
Overview of Projects
Project 1 —Cyber Artist Statement (due 9/15)
Artist Statement Guidelines
Write a page-length description of why you make art, specifically
cyber art. If you are not committed to this art form, write
why you are investigating it at this time in your life.
Include background experience. The artist statement is an
important piece of an artist's portfolio usually required
by a gallery, curator, or other interested party. It can
be used to explain why you may or may not have a CV full
of shows, or your political commitment to doing certain
work. In a sense, it's a resume written in prose expressly
for an art audience. You must post this text to your Web
page.
Project 2
— Mirrored Website ( due 10/13)
After looking at hacking (the
cyber pirate) in class, you will be asked to choose a site
you would like to "enhance". This can be a site
that motivates you politically,
artistically, or otherwise. You will learn how to copy the
code and create your own version of the website. Your site
will initially look like the site you have chosen, but upon
closer inspection, will reveal your ironic or otherwise
comments on the issues that you are addressing.
Project 3 —Interactive Piece for
a Digital Journal
You will create an interactive work for a hypothetical
CD-Rom art journal. Your piece can be a game, an ‘essay’,
or other interactive piece. We will look at examples of
existing journal(s) in class.
Part 1 (due 10/27)
You will write a query letter to the hypothetical journal
explaining your project and why you think its relevant to
art today.
Part 2 (due date to be announced)
Your completed work will be ready for submission.
This information in this document is subject to change
based on students' progress.
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