SIG Drew 2003 Compter Art A75 taught by Maureen Greenbaum at Summer Institute for the Gifted at Drew University in Madison, NJ

SIG 2003

Course Number and Title: A 75 Computer Art

Grades: 4 - 11

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: Computer art allows you to combine your artistic talent with powerful computer tools to create unique works of art, both on paper and on the World Wide Web. This course emphasizes creative thinking and problem solving in order to produce effective images. Learn to think in three dimensions to shape objects within the computer. Create projects employing such ideas as personal logos, brochures, and print ads.

Goal: To develop expertise in using computer software to create artistic images

Objectives: Students will be able to:

1. Plan and create computer images that solve certain problems or perform certain functions

2. Employ the computer’s software to create effective, purposeful, and artistic representations

3. Design and display individual computer art projects that represent their own interests

4. Evaluate real world examples of computer art for effectiveness and aesthetic appeal

5. Post their work on the World Wide Web

6. Locate images (photos and drawing) on the WWW, understand the copyright issues in using them and and modify them.

7. Enhance photographs

Topics:

Simple Paint
Download, install JASC Paint Shop Pro
Morphing
Creating A web Site at Tripod.com
Paint Ship Pro
- Color - Foreground Background - 256 vs. 16 million
- Selecting
- Raster versus Vector
- Layers
- Masks
Animation
- PowerPoint
- JASC Animation Shop

Special Notes: Access to 3-D rendering software is desirable for advanced students. Campus may provide. Site budget will likely not provide. Please note: Vassar is a MAC campus.

Course Materials: Computer lab and software available on campus; color printer, if available

Suggested Resources: 3-D software, such as Paint Shop Pro (currently version8, used because it can b downloaded for a 30 day free trial at SIG and then again by the student at home and then purchased for about $120.) 3-D Studio Max or Strata 3-D Pro Corel Draw, Photoshop Illustrator