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DXARTS 490 B:
Experiential Surreality: Site Specific Digital Art
M.T.W.TH: 9:40-12:20, Raitt 105
Instructors :
Allison Kudla, allisonx@u.washington.edu
Max Keene, maxelk@u.washington.edu
Office hours - by appointment
Please note this document may change as the quarter progresses.
DESCRIPTION
This course introduces fundamental techniques for the creation of site specific digital art. Students learn how to use basic audio, imaging/video, and automation methods for designing physical spaces. Course content places a strong emphasis on the discourse and practice of site specificity. Lectures, discussions, and projects reflect the core ideologies of located, context specific art.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness to experiment and take genuine artistic risks.
- Ability to be resourceful and seek out help when needed.
- Late assignments and exercises are not accepted without permission by the instructor
- Participation in all class activities (discussions, workshops,
labs, etc.) is very important and will be monitored closely.
- Your participation in group critiques is vital to the experience
of the class and your evolution as an artist. Each student will
be required to give a verbal presentation of their work as well
as critique the work of their classmates.
- You are encouraged to share knowledge amongst yourselves during
lab times and on the class email list- remember, there's lots you can learn from each other.
Please be respectful, however, if someone is working hard and
needs to concentrate.
- Taking notes in class is encouraged and will help you remember
what you've learned when you are working on your own time.
- Please do not read email, play computer games or surf the web during lectures and
discussions - it's distracting to all of us!
PROJECTS
EQUIPMENT PROCEDURE
Fill out a CARTAH Project here: http://www.washington.edu/cartah/
EVALUATION
- Your contribution to the class in discussions, critiques and demonstrations will be evaluated.
- Your projects/studies serve as evidence of how well you are learning the tools and understanding the theories. You are not expected master everything IE: Find your strengths and emphasize them in your work. The amount of time spent and depth of engagement with the material is definitely considered in your evaluation.
- You will be evaluated on how well you engage with the theoretical material equally to how well you are able to technically execute and craft your idea. Concept is equally important to technical implementation and neither stand on their own.
- The class provides regular technical demonstrations, however, not every technique out there will be covered in class, so the execution of some ideas may require independent investigations into certain aspects of the tools. Experimentation and exploration is rewarded. Find an acceptable balance between"what do i want to do" and "what do i know how to do".
GRADING
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Participation is worth 10% of your grade, including lab time,
workshops, discussions, critiques, and active engagement with
all aspects of the class.
- The four studies are worth 22.5% each of your total grade.
POLICIES
- No smoking in the classroom or building. No eating, or drinking
in the lab.
- You are responsible for your data! Back it up, store it in multiple
locations, burn it to a disk, do whatever you have to do to ensure
it's integrity.
- If you have a disability that you think may impact your participation
in this class, please contact Disabled Student Services.
Every effort will be made to accommodate your needs.
CLASS FORMAT (Typically)
Mondays: Discussion of theories, histories, overviews and examples of work.
Tuesdays: Workshops and tribal learning sessions with the tools.
Wednesdays: Work days, field trips and discussions.
Thursdays: Sharing and discussions of the three graded projects
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