James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

VA1051:03

New Media *

13 hours lectures, 24 hours practicals. Semester 2.

Available to BVA students only.

Staff: Dr J Brown.

Discussion of the New Media category in Visual Arts research and its implications for visual communication and expression. Students in the traditional Fine Art subjects will focus on presentation and interpretation using technological tools. The subject will include developing visual concepts, including image manipulation and appropriation for visual art outcomes. The production and use of photographs and other pertinent image recording media will be examined as well as an introduction to the computer as a tool to investigate further ways to capture, enhance and modify visual and related data.

Learning Objectives:

1. to provide students with an awareness of contemporary uses of technology for communicating traditional or experimental concepts in appropriate media;
2. to develop critical thought processes relevant to contemporary issues;
3. to gain knowledge for accessing the technical tools or professional workshops to aid in the production of art work that extends traditional processes.

Assessment by two practical projects (40% each); journal/visual diary (20%).