| Conceptual
Information Arts
The following are web sites for past and
current classes
in the CIA emphasis. Each site contains detailed descriptions of the
class,
and many have examples of student work from the class. These sites are
a good way to see what goes on in CIA classes. Fall 09
Courses Notice:
The current budget crises in California is impacting San Francisco
State University and the courses being offered this coming fall.
CIA, like all other areas within the University, is also affected by
the current budget crises. At this time, we are not able to
offer Art 412, or the usual menu of thematic Art 511 classes in
the fall. We will keep you posted on options and
changes as they arise. We will post changes on the site but
nothing may be known till the start of the next semester. Sorry - Cancelled because
of budget - Introduction to use of computers and emerging
technologies in art.
Learn skills of computer graphics, animation, sound, and interactive
programming. Learn techniques used in games, interactive
installations, and net art. Survey artists working at the frontiers of
scientific and technological research. What does Conceptual Art have to do with Second Life? Why are ideas important? What happens when the Muse takes a holiday? How do cultures remember what's ideologically important and what does art have to do with it? Work with art, technology, culture and everyday life, acquire skills in digital media such Photoshop, Illustrator,and blog your way to new arenas, new strategies, approaches and sources for ideas. Art 511 Digital Video (Paula Levine, Fall, 2009) T-TH 2-5 Sorry - Cancelled because
of budget -
Art 612 Advanced Projects - Internship (Paula Levine) T-TH 6-9 (Listed Times will be modified) tentative syllabus subject to change Art 511 Experimental Sound. F 9-12 and 1-4 Vsiiting Artists - Eilish Cullen & Jeff Ray FA 538 How does one define music, sound, noise, and silence? What are the social and political functions of these elements and how can they be used in media works? Experimental Sound is a production course in which students explore contemporary issues and techniques of sonic media. Students will experiment with designing linear and non-linear sound and creating interactive sound environments. The course will explore developments in contemporary sonic media, and students will read critical writings in music history, cultural studies, sound and media theory. Themes explored in detail will include: invented instruments; voice, language, and the body; acoustic ecology and urban noise; sound and architecture (real and virtual spaces); sampling, remixing,and DJ culture; digital interfaces, web-based instruments, and internet art. Note- This course is offered under special arrangements. It does not appear in the SFSU class schedule. Sign up for Art 612. Meet the class on Friday in Room FA 538 or 544. Archived Courses Art 412 Conceptual/Information
Arts Introduction to Art & Technology T-TH 2-5 Steve Wilson Art 511.1 Art
&
Telecommunications -
Internet, Web Art, Netart
Listed as: Art 511.02 - Conceptual Strategies. S 09 Locative studio is an upper division studio course in Locative Media, a new and emerging field in art that bridges cartography, public space, geography, cultural histories and narratives, and gaming. Using Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) devices, cell phones and other location-based media, students explore gaming, public histories and narratives and social networks in public spaces. Priorities given to CIA area emphasis and Art majors, however students outside of those areas are admitted if space allows, with permission of the instructor. No previous knowledge required of locative media required. Basic web skills, knowledge of Photoshop and digital sound are helpful. Art 511 Digital Video (Paula Levine, Fall, 2005) T-TH 2-5 Art 511.1 Art and Emerging Technologies (Stephen Wilson) T-TH 9-12 This course aims to prepare aratists and new media professionals to become innovators in the development of emerging technologies. Students will study new developments in biology, body imaging, alternative interfaces (motion, gesture, voice, face, biosensors, etc) materials science, gps, VR, nanotechnology, and other fields. Students will learn how to discover what is going on in the research think tanks and develop conceptual art works based on the technologies. Students will learn basic web authoring as a tool for mocking up concepts. ** Priority enrollment for CIA Majors Art 511.3 Electronics/Sensor Based Events / Physical Computing. Stephen Wilson. S 09 Hands-on studio course to introduce students to techniques and aesthetics of creating experimental art/media events and installations based on technologies of electronics, sensors and actuation of devices. The course will survey previous artistic work with physical computing and technological trends such as ubiquitous computing. Familiarity with computing and authoring languages is useful but not required. Consent of Instructor Required. ** Priority enrollment for CIA majors. Art 610 – ADVANCED PROJECTS S 09 Paula Levine. An advanced course in which students use research methods in conjunction with their studio practice to develop two projects in depth. Emphasis on student research, writing and class presentations, the completion of two major projects with an online blog documenting ongoing research and process notes, as well as a final online project portfolio. Art 612 Advanced Projects - Internship (Stephen Wilson T-TH 7-10 Listed Times will be modified) tentative syllabus subject to change Art 704 Graduate Seminar (Paula Levine, Fall, 2003) Art 410 Introduction to Conceptual Strategies John Davis, Spring, 2008 T-TH 9-12 Art 511.1 Art and Emerging Technologies (Stephen Wilson) T-TH 9-12 Art 511.2 Locative Studio, Michella Rivera-Gravage T-TH 2-5 Listed as: Art 511.02 - Conceptual Strategies. Locative media is a new and emerging area in art that uses wireless, mobile and locative based technology, such as cell phones, laptops and Global Position Satellite (GPS) receivers, to radically change how people use, occupy, live, work and play in public spaces. Learn about this new and emerging field of work as you reinvent familiar, everyday places. No previous knowledge of GPS or other locative media is required. ** Priority enrollment for CIA Majors. Spring, 08 Art 511.3 Mods and Machinima. Andy Cox Fri 9-12 1-4 Spring, 08 In the first part of the class we will modify (mod) 3D computer games (most likely using the Source Engine software development kit). In the second part we'll use a game engine to make movies (machinima). No previous programming experience is required, but the class requires a strong attention to detail. ** Priority enrollment for CIA Majors www.twcdc.com/ Art 610 Advanced Projects Stephen Wilson T-Th 7-10 (actual times TBA) Spring 08 Special Opportunity Art 541
INTERACT TIMEBASED
SCULPT
- Visiting Artist Kal Spelletich F 9-12 1-4 Art 412 Conceptual/Information
Arts Introduction to Art & Technology T-TH 2-5 Steve Wilson
Timecode: an
introduction to diverse artistic practices using digital
video and audio. Learn basic recording and editing
techniques, methods of manipulation, and options for
theater, gallery or web- based presentation. The course combines
hands-on practice with an overview of video and sound art history
and current trends. Visiting Artist Katherin McInnis www.katherinmcinnis.com
Studio
course that engages the notion of computing as a hybrid space for
creative practice that may intersect with computers, but does not
necessarily require them. Students will explore instructions, rules,
recipes, codes, procedures, etc. in relation to a variety of creative
outputs as determined by idea rather than by material. We will examine
artists that engage rule systems alongside relevant conceptual
antecedents. Though useful familiarity with computing or
programming is not required. (listed as Conceptual Strategies)
Visiting Artist Paul Catanese www.paulcatanese.com/
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**Warning - some old archived course links
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