DART8004 Formal Structures for New Media I

Offered By	School of Art
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Digital Art
Offered in	First Semester, 2011 and First Semester, 2012
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	This course explores conceptual, compositional structures and their application to the visual and sonic domains including an overview of the fundamental principles in mathematical thinking and notation. The course uses techniques from mathematics, information technology and digital arts to explore the logic of the structures and their application in the development of visual and sonic vocabularies for new media arts. A number of traditional formal structures are examined in the light of contemporary practice in new media. The structures considered are generated using a range of techniques, including the application of affine or rational transformations. In each case the possibilities for non-literal application are considered.
Learning Outcomes	Demonstrate creative control and a critical understanding of techniques, technologies and equipment used in the discipline Demonstrate the creative analysis and critical understanding of the materials and processes currently employed in digital media Show a critical awareness and developed understanding of historical and theoretical contexts relevant to the course Exploit the characteristics of materials and processes in an individual and conceptually developed way Demonstrate the possession of a critical, analytical and self-reflective practice Apply concepts and techniques to the development of resolved works of art Identify and develop personal topics for individual research Demonstrate adherence to OH & S requirements and procedures
Indicative Assessment	Portfolio of studio work (80%) Studio Theory report/Journal/Studio Documentation equivalent to a 1000 word essay (20%)
Workload	All sessions take place in a computer laboratory: 3 hours of lecture / seminar per week
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Areas of Interest	Digital Arts
Requisite Statement	None
Recommended Courses	Knowledge of digital environment
Prescribed Texts	Shanken, Edward, Art and Electronic Media (Themes & Movements), Phaidon Press, 2009 Lister, Martin, New Media: A Critical Introduction, Routledge; 2nd edition, 2009 Rush, Michael, New Media Art, Thames & Hudson; 2nd edition, 2005 Greene, Rachel, Internet Art, Thames & Hudson, 2004
Technology Requirements	External hard drive
Programs	Master of New Media Arts, Master of New Media Arts, Graduate Certificate in Digital Arts, Graduate Diploma in Digital Arts, and Master of Digital Arts
Academic Contact	Dr Tim Brook and Lucien.Leon@anu.edu.au

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