Digital Media 1 introduces basic skills, techniques and processes in digital media. Occupational health and safety instruction is covered along with an overview of the conceptual underpinnings of digital media.  Instruction is through project-based studio work and a program of studio theory.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

1. Show understanding of basic techniques and processes relevant to the discipline

2. Apply a range of introductory technical skills

3. Demonstrate creative exploration of materials

4. Show awareness of OH & S requirements and procedures

Portfolio of studio work (80%) and Journal/Documentation/Studio Theory presentation (20%). Assessment includes periodic critique and review sessions that provide ongoing feedback on work in progress.

8 hours per week lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice and 4 hours per week independent studio practice.

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The Language of New Media, Manovich, Lev. Cambridge, MA.: MIT Press, 2001

Digital Art, Second Edition (World of Art), Thames & Hudson; 2 edition (2008), Christiane Paul

Art and Electronic Media (Themes & Movements), Phaidon Press (2009), Edward A. Shanken

New Media in Art, Thames & Hudson; 2nd edition (2005), Michael Rush

Students will be required to have their own computer, as well as a basic camera and portable data storage.