ART 80TDigital Tools for Contemporary Art Practice
Introduction to the digital tools and mediums available to contemporary art practices. Tools are explored from a historical and theoretical context and from a technical perspective through hands-on tutorials. A variety of artworks that utilize digital mediums are also examined. Weekly projects centered around these tools are completed and are the focus of peer discussions and reviews. The course covers photo and vector editors, sound and video editing, and basic 3D modeling and animation.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | J. A. Parker | Open 0/260 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | J. A. Parker | Open 51/65 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | J. A. Parker | Open 265/300 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Parker | 4.0 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 74% | 19 |
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