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School of Art Digital Literacy

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Digital Literacy as taught by the Electronic Arts section in the School of Art, Otago Polytechnic will introduce all students to the significance and ubiquity of the computer, networked and digital technologies, and information tools relevant to their arts practice. Digital literacy is part of a core programme made up of Theory and History of Art, Drawing, and Digital Literacy. Digital Literacy will cover practical sessions to enable confidence in utilising the myriad digital tools available and enhance understanding of the computer; whatever the student's prior knowledge and engagement with digital technologies. Theoretical presentations will encourage discussion to widen conceptual possibilities and promote sharing of knowledge and understanding. Practical sessions will introduce students to the digital work environment, and encourage the development of independent knowledge and skills. Students are expected to attend all sessions and participate in class and are required to develop independent skills through set ‘homework’ tasks, and share individual ideas through class projects. Digital literacy is designed to give students a firm grounding in the digital tools, techniques, and ways of thinking necessary in the contemporary visual arts world.

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1 Lecturers
2 Learning Outcomes
3 Assignments
4 Assessment Criteria
5 Tools
6 Class Blogs
7 Timetables & Content

Lecturers

Rachel Gillies is a lecturer in both the School of Art, and the Design Department at Otago Polytechnic and has backgrounds in photography, multimedia technology, contemporary art gallery management, graphic design and electronic arts.

Su Ballard is the academic leader for Electronic Arts, and senior lecturer in Theory and History of Art, in the School of Art Otago Polytechnic. Her research focuses on digital aesthetics, visual culture, sound, and media ecologies. Her PhD research brought together information theory with histories of cybernetics to look at contemporary digital installation practices in art galleries. She is also a curator, writer, and musician.

Rodney Browne is a lecturer in the School of Art teaching in Electronic Arts. Former director / curator of Artel Studio Workshop contemporary art space. Has a background as a freelance photographer and an exhibiting practice in photomedia and installation art spanning twenty years.

David Green is a lecturer in time-based media at the School of Art with twenty years experience in the advertising and film industries as a director, visual effects supervisor, and director of photography.

Pam McKinlay is the School of Art's Visual Resources Technician. She has wide experience working in the cultural sector. If you have any questions about copyright, Pam can be found in the room beside Bridie's office in the mornings.

Learning Outcomes

These learning outcomes are taken from the Paper Directive for Core Studies, which includes, Theory and History of Art, Drawing and Digital Literacy components. Some of the outcomes below will be more relevant to one or more of the components at any one time. For further information on those that apply directly, see a breakdown of the Assessment Criteria relating to Assignments for this component of the Paper.

Think critically
demonstrate research skills in response to a brief
demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and how they apply in an arts context
use a range of digital programmes and understand their relation to and usefulness for art and writing processes
select and use appropriate methodologies for studio and theoretical research
document studio work
document research
use the internet as a research tool
save, record and present information
use contemporary digital documentation practices
have gained experience in drawing the human figure, drawing from life in 2d and 3d
understand and be able to use perspective
make maquettes
practice reflectively
work co-operatively
communicate effectively

Assignments

ASSIGNMENTS SEMESTER TWO

Assignment C. Rock and Roll

In week 6 submit your final loop with sound design to an online video site, and link to your blog. 45% of final grade.

Assignment D. Remix

By week 12 install your work in one of the 5 screening spaces. 45% of final grade.

Workbook

10% of final grade. Either a digital or hardcopy workbook - maybe continue your blog...or return to paper. The workbook must document the conceptual and technical development for each week and distinct documentation of each assignment.

ASSIGNMENTS SEMESTER ONE

Assignment A. Weekly tasks and maintaining weblog

Students are required to complete weekly tasks either in scheduled computer lab sessions, or as assignments due by the following week. All tasks, unless otherwise specified, are to be posted to each participant's individual blog, and commented on (reflective writing also on the blog). The blog, registered for and maintained by the individual student acts as an online workbook for this paper. This forms the basis of the first assignment in Digital Literacy for BOTH semesters and successful completion of this assignment is required to pass the Digital Literacy Component in Core Studies. This assignment counts for 70% of your mark for the digital literacy component of Core Studies.

Assignment B. Presentation Project

Students are required to create a presentation as the culmination of EACH semester's paper. Students should choose at least six finished works/posts from their class/homework tasks, already completed as part of Assignment A., to be presented in a slide-show format. Students will present their show to the rest of the group during week 12, and then publish their presentation to the web.

Finished works chosen for the presentation should include at least one of each of the following:

a still image (your own work)
a moving image (your own work)
a still image (someone else's work but should be credited appropriately)
a video (someone else's work but should be credited appropriately)
a reflective piece of writing

And may include more than one in each category.

The topic of your presentation should be: What does Digital Literacy Mean to me? (we reckon you should have a pretty good idea towards the middle of this paper...) ASSESSMENT WEEK 12

all students will present to their lab groups. There will be no lecture first. Morning labs will start at 9.30, afternoon labs at 1.30.

please be ready to present with your ppt on memory stick or CD.

we will present in alphabetical order.

each presentation should be NO LONGER THAN 3-5mins.

We look forward to seeing your work!! ANY QUESTIONS contact Su. This assignment counts for 30% of your mark for the digital literacy component of Core Studies.

Assessment Criteria

Please see the Student Handbook (p.46) for assessment criteria used to mark these assignments.

Tools

Class e-mail group. Use this group to post questions to the whole class, inform the rest of the class of related information you may have found that you think beneficial to share, and to respond to other group participant's questions. Everyone will be made members of this group and this is how the lecturers will let you know about any changes to the timetable or interesting information related the topics that are covered in classes. It is your responsibility to check your own e-mail account for contact from the lecturers and members of your class through this group.

Class Blogs

You will find links here to all class participant blogs: Click on a student name to go to their blog, featuring weekly assignments and reflections.

BFA 1 Blogs

IMD Blogs

BFA 2 Blogs

Timetables & Content

Semester 1: Weeks 1 - 6
Semester 1: Weeks 7 - 12
Semester 2: Weeks 1 - 6
Semester 2: Weeks 7 - 12

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School of Art Digital Literacy

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Assignment C. Rock and Roll

Assignment D. Remix

Workbook

Assignment A. Weekly tasks and maintaining weblog

Assignment B. Presentation Project

Assessment Criteria

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Class Blogs

BFA 1 Blogs

IMD Blogs

BFA 2 Blogs

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