I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.
— Albert Einstein
The Art Institute of Chicago offers a class which blends art, science and technology, appropriately titled Science, Art + Technology (http://www.artic.edu/aic/education/sciarttech/ ). Here is an excerpt from the AIC's program site: "The program's overarching goal was to show science teachers that an art museum may be used as a visual library to augment and to enrich established high-school science curricula in chemistry, earth science, or physics. With primary emphasis on the theme of light and color, the sessions, conceptually integrated with Illinois State Goals and Chicago Academic Standards, revealed how the scientific method is applied to the making, conserving, and exhibiting of art. This Web site is designed for all teachers, who are invited to make use of its contents as points of departure for their own explorations with their students of science, art, or technology."
You can also view snippets of the video lecture here: http://www.artic.edu/aic/education/sciarttech/2a.html
After looking through some of the materials for this course, do you think a course like this would give you a better understanding of art, science and technology as seperate fields? How does studying art in a Science class help you learn science better? How does studying science in an Art class help you understand art better? When you mix different subjects do you learn better? Why or why not? Does it make it more confusing? Or does it give a better perspective?
Monday, October 17, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Message Board Topic: Designer Toys
Over the past five years, Designer Toys have become a household name in the art world. These toys are produced in limited editions and are collectible. They often borrow from pop art styles and have strong influences from Japanese culture. A popular site, http://www.myplasticheart.com/ , showcases these toys.
Do you think these toys are art? Are they sort of fine art you would see in a museum? Do you think we will see these toys in museums years, and years from now?
The most popular of these toys is Munny. http://sites.kidrobot.com/munnyworld/ You can actually purchase a blank Munny and create your own design. Many artists have gained recognition from winning Munny contests.
Can you appreciate this as an art form? Would you enter the Munny contest? Why or why not?
Do you think these toys are art? Are they sort of fine art you would see in a museum? Do you think we will see these toys in museums years, and years from now?
The most popular of these toys is Munny. http://sites.kidrobot.com/munnyworld/ You can actually purchase a blank Munny and create your own design. Many artists have gained recognition from winning Munny contests.
Can you appreciate this as an art form? Would you enter the Munny contest? Why or why not?
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Message Board Topic: Art Education
Is ART important? Do you think schools should offer art classes to students? What if a school cut art from its curriculum, how would this impact students?
"The future of art education is indeed in jeopardy due to the large budget cuts across the country. Along with a greater emphasis on core curriculum, high stakes testing is threatening the art programs in all too many school districts. Also, as was pointed out earlier in the site, in many cases parents are ignorant of the proposed budget cuts until it is too late. Part of the answer then is to raise awareness across the country on the value of an arts education. It is hoped that this site does indeed contribute to raising that awareness and promote further research by those who visit it. There are currently many foundations that are working hard to raise money in support of the arts in schools. The National Endowment for the Arts is just one of many that are working for this great cause. (For more information go to www.nea.gov)"
From University of Michigan (http://sitemaker.umich.edu/356.burba/the_future_of_art_education )
What do you think about cutting art? What can we do to stop it?
"The future of art education is indeed in jeopardy due to the large budget cuts across the country. Along with a greater emphasis on core curriculum, high stakes testing is threatening the art programs in all too many school districts. Also, as was pointed out earlier in the site, in many cases parents are ignorant of the proposed budget cuts until it is too late. Part of the answer then is to raise awareness across the country on the value of an arts education. It is hoped that this site does indeed contribute to raising that awareness and promote further research by those who visit it. There are currently many foundations that are working hard to raise money in support of the arts in schools. The National Endowment for the Arts is just one of many that are working for this great cause. (For more information go to www.nea.gov)"
From University of Michigan (http://sitemaker.umich.edu/356.burba/the_future_of_art_education )
What do you think about cutting art? What can we do to stop it?
Monday, September 26, 2011
Message Board Topic: The Future is Here!
http://www.eyeliner3d.com/cisco_telepresence_holographic_video_conferencing.html
CISCO has developed holographic projection telepresenece communication. With a holographic display projector, a hologram can be projected of any person (provided they have the holographic display recorder). CISCO believes this will revolutionize the way we communicate, the way we have meetings, and the way we teach (imagine a holographic school!).
hologram from Star Wars Episode V: A New Hope 1977 CISCO's Hologram 2011
The technology is costly as of right now, but according to CISCO the cameras and projectors displaying the holograms will become the new standard. Will people want to use this technology? Why or why not?
What is so impressive about the cameras and projectors used?
How can this be used to change the way we think about digital imaging, photography, digital art etc.?
CISCO has developed holographic projection telepresenece communication. With a holographic display projector, a hologram can be projected of any person (provided they have the holographic display recorder). CISCO believes this will revolutionize the way we communicate, the way we have meetings, and the way we teach (imagine a holographic school!).
hologram from Star Wars Episode V: A New Hope 1977 CISCO's Hologram 2011
The technology is costly as of right now, but according to CISCO the cameras and projectors displaying the holograms will become the new standard. Will people want to use this technology? Why or why not?
What is so impressive about the cameras and projectors used?
How can this be used to change the way we think about digital imaging, photography, digital art etc.?
Friday, September 16, 2011
Message Board Topic: The Stereoscopic 3D Movie
The above 4 minute video explains how James Cameron's Stereoscopic 3D camera has changed the way 3D movies are made. After watching this video, do you think this technology is revolutionary or simply a gimick? Does this sort of movie really add to our experience as a movie-goer, or is it a gag to get us to pay more to go to movies?
link here: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-241532803911842846#
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Message Board Topic: What is Visual Communication?
Visual communication is the idea that we can express ideas and thoughts using imagery. Shapes and lines serve as the words. Compositions and complete artworks serve as a the sentences and paragraphs.
Often times people say pictures are worth a thousand words. Why? Why do pictures and images convey ideas better than words? Or at least how are they different?
Often times people say pictures are worth a thousand words. Why? Why do pictures and images convey ideas better than words? Or at least how are they different?
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Message Board Topic: Wacom Inkling
Wacom has recently come out with a new digital art device: the Inkling (linked here: http://www.wacom.com/en/Products/Inkling.aspx?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Search&utm_campaign=Inkling&gclid=CI209vTfiKsCFc_AKgodGQnLTQ ).
This device records whatever you draw on a piece of paper using Wacom's pen and the reciever.
As a new type of art tool, this is very exciting for the digital art community - graphic designers, web designers, digital illustrators and digital photographers. Do you think this is an exciting breakthrough in technology? Why or Why not?
If the school was able to purchase some of these models, would you find this valuable? How would you use this tool in your respective courses (DPI 1, DPI 2 or DID)? Why would you use this tool?
This device records whatever you draw on a piece of paper using Wacom's pen and the reciever.
As a new type of art tool, this is very exciting for the digital art community - graphic designers, web designers, digital illustrators and digital photographers. Do you think this is an exciting breakthrough in technology? Why or Why not?
If the school was able to purchase some of these models, would you find this valuable? How would you use this tool in your respective courses (DPI 1, DPI 2 or DID)? Why would you use this tool?
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