Student Originated Studies: New Dimensions In Visual Art

This student originated studies program in experimental media art introduces students to the principles of digital media creation through a combination of lectures, practical assignments, and studio seminars. Students with a strong background in any media are encouraged to apply, provided that they have an interest in synthesizing past themes and media in their work with digital media. This program emphasizes art making, conceptual thinking and experimentation. We will focus on core aspects of digital and new media art by challenging ourselves to produce a series of innovative art projects. We will also explore the creation of digital art, such as telematic space, the architecture of time, the body and identity, decentralized authorship and hive-mind behavior.

This program will introduce the core conceptual skills necessary to employ digital media in the generative and investigative context of art making. Students will work individually and in small teams with digital video cameras, non-linear video editing systems, and computer graphics packages to examine a broad range of issues involved in the creation of provocative works of art. Image processing, web content creation, basic animation, temporal structures, interface design, interaction strategy, narrative structures, video editing and sound editing will all be introduced. This program is designed for students who already have a strong work ethic and self-discipline, and who are willing to work long hours in the art studio, on campus, and in company with their fellow students.

Students are invited to join this learning community of contemporary artists who are interested in new media based art, design, writing, history and theory, and who want to collaborate with media faculty.