ART 2207 - Art and Digital Culture

Credits: 4
This course will introduce students to a variety of digital resources that support using the computer, the Internet, and other electronic media as tools for art making. Through presentations, demonstrations, and assignments, students will become acquainted with how computers, digital photography and video, social media platforms, mobile devices, and art and design software can be used to present complex visual and conceptual ideas that can be employed to affect social and cultural exchange. This course will examine the historical and contemporary practices of artists and designers working in the digital realm with creative technology. Non-art majors are welcomed and no previous art experience is required.