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Syllabus – New Media Comm.

INET 2665: New Media Communication (3 credits)  =

TU, THURS  9:30 am – 10:45 am

Instructor – Justin Hoffman

Email: hoffjust@gmail.com

Website: www.justinhoffman.net

Course Overview:

This is a foundations level experimental art course introducing creative, concept oriented, and practical strategies for students working in the area of digital media. This course addresses the principles of digital art creation through a combination of lectures, practical assignments, and studio seminars. Due to the flux in technology-based art we will divert from narrowing distinct cannon within the breadth of media oriented work. Rather this course will focus on centralized aesthetic properties, understanding parallel software structures, relating cultural and political significance, and exploring the very art and ideologies inherent to this burgeoning culture.

 

This course is divided into diverse topical segments of approximately one week each. Within each segment the assignments, lectures, presented projects, and readings relate to the topic. Many of the course resources, homework assignments, and reviews are available via the class web site and other online resources. Students should have access to a high-speed internet connection in order to complete class assignments and review course materials.

Class Overview and format:

This class will provide students with introductory principles related to digital media encapsulating history, theory, contemporary art practice, and design specifications. Course objectives will integrate students with: Photoshop, audio editing, video editing, and simple engineering. Some lectures may include guest speakers. The instructor is available for technical assistance throughout the week and during lab hours for further assistance.

Student Responsibilities and Requirements:

Class attendance is imperative for success in this course.

Participate in class discussions. Participation is calculated by group discussions, peer evaluations, and collaborative effort and help among your peers.  Good participation requires your insight and constructive critique.

Complete the required online tutorials, reading and research assignments that are incorporated with the creation of digital artworks. The digital artworks will follow the concepts, methods, and techniques recently discussed in class.

Be thorough in your note taking during class lectures, for they will help you during the execution of class homework.

Required Materials and Reading:

Reading assignments will be available on the class website as well as references to online resources. All daily assignments will be posted with tutorials for completing your assignments. There is not a traditional textbook for this class, although I am happy to suggest supplemental reading material.

 

You are responsible for your data. BACK IT UP!! Store your data in multiple locations: burn it to disk, buy extra flash drives, etc.

NEW MEDIA ASSIGNMENTS  == 100 POINTS TOTAL

PARTICIPATION – 7 Points total

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS – 40 Points

TOTAL PROJECTS- 45 Points Total

PARTICIPATION – 7 POINTS TOTAL

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS == 8 POINTS EACH

— evaluation: Homework is evaluated on a credit/no credit basis.

– Simple Solder

– Commentary Essay

– Soundscape Collage

– Pixel Perfect

– Commentary Essay

– Video Mash Up

PROJECTS  == 15 POINTS EACH

— evaluation: these projects are graded on a scale of 1 to 10 based on the following criteria: technical elegance: project demonstrates understanding and implementation of the course material.

– Hardware Design Machines

– Sound Composition

– Stop Motion Video

 

RESOURCES / REFERENCES ==

rhizome.org

runme.org

we-make-money-not-art.com

networked performance blog

create digital motion

create digital music

freewaves.org

boingboing

slashdot

machine project

‘Seed’ Magazine