Digital Techniques & Conceptual Strategies in the Arts

Description & Syllabus

Readings

{Due T, wk 2}:
Sentences on Conceptual Art, Sol Lewitt - This was written in the 1960s. What relevance does it have today? Blog a short response
New Media Art, Introduction

{Due T, wk 3}:
Systems Aesthetics, Jack Burnham
This article was written in the 1960's. What relevance does it have today? Blog a short response. Choose 1-2 points that Burnham mentions that resonate with your ideas of art and culture and with contemporary digital practices. Post to your blog and be prepared to discuss in class next week.

{Due Th, wk 4}:
"Flesh and Metal: Reconfiguring the Mindbody in Virtual Environments" (alt link), Katherine Hayles - blog a response to this essay

{Due T, wk 7}:
"Culture Jamming: Hacking, Slashing and Sniping in the Empire of Signs", Mark Dery - blog a response to this essay
"Semiotics for Beginners", Daniel Chandler

{Due T, wk 11}:
"Seeing the Past in Present Tense" (pdf), Paula Levine - blog a response to this essay

Exercises

Projects

Artist Research Presentation

Student blogs

Abby
Rachit
Timothy
Victoria
Allison
Samantha
Kristin
Arobelle
Jordan
Jerron
Bowen