KSI's Digital Art training emphasizes the practical and creative experience necessary to thrive in the advancing world of digital art. The program includes a series of modules presented by instructors and practicing artists who engage students in both a discussion of current trends in digital art and in the practical application of effective methods. The course requirement is a project completed by the student under the supervision of a professional artist.
Our module topics and applications include the following: What is Digital Art? We look at current trends in the delivery of art and consider creative aspects of art in our time. Video Theater: Artists Miroslaw Rogala explains how his use of the video medium can lead to the creation of a new art form he has termed "video theatre." 3D Modeling & Animation: Discover how to animate objects using the software tool Maya. What is Creativity? Creativity is the ability to synthesize something new and better and therefore more valuable. It requires both divergent thinking and convergent thinking. Prof. Rogala presents multimedia installations that offer the viewer linear and non-linear experiences with multiple levels of content Huang Xiang a Chinese poet, discusses visual poetry. From abstraction to visualization: A study of the theories used in abstract art and their potential application to information visualization.
Garbriel Smith presents a multimedia project on patteren.com Aesthetics of Computing: The course includes a discussion of art theory toward the field of computing
Digital Art Fast Track
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KSI's unique approach The workshop will offer students with the opportunity to meet professional digital artists and establish a network of colleagues essential for the artist's career. The only course requirement is a digital art project completed by the student under the supervision and guidance of a professional artist emphasizing learning through experience. Students may submit a digital art project to the multimedia art competition, the KSI Media Center or both. These opportunities offer exposure for the artist's work and provide practical experience and further networking opportunities. Additional Digital Art Courses In addition to our fast track program, KSI offers the following courses: ART391 Introduction to Web Design ART392 Advanced Web Design ART395 3D Animation I ART396 3D Animation II Visit KSI's Media Center to view streaming video examples of artworks from KSI faculty and the community, including our annual Digital Art Competition.
KSI's New Media Center In conjunction with the Digital Art Program, KSI has initiated a Media Center. Our center allows artists to present new media works and digital work on the Internet. The space will feature work by KSI students, faculty and others who have submitted projects to the Media Center. Online Learning This course is also offered online. The online presentation is substantially the same as the program that is offered on the premises of the facility. Our online program includes lessons presented by KSI faculty, and employs the methods of multimedia, distant-learning education: streaming video, PowerPoint presentations, flash graphics, pdf documents, programming code examples, and relevant resource hyperlinks. Archived online discussions are also available. KSI faculty remain available via e-mail and, during normal business hours, telephone.
