2015/1/12
Discussion of the reading
1.
Research/question
2.
Define/translate
3.
Apply
Creative Technologies @U of R
Definition:
Intersection of art and creativity,
technology
What is technology?
-From the Greek “tekhne”: art or craft
-Modern definition for “technology”:
Non-naturally occurring system or tool, and the techniques and contexts that
surround and shape it
-example1: Paint brush
-example2: mac book
-example3: Roundup
-example4: medicine
-record player & DJ (repurposing of technology)
In this course we will examine
1.
Creative development of
emerging (new) technologies
2.
Repurposing of “old” technology
for new purposes, contexts
3.
Creative and critical
questioning of technology and its relationship to culture
Elements of Creative Technology
-innovative scientific and engineering
based tools, devices and systems, emerging in and effecting local contexts
-artistic, critical and creative practices
engaging with these tools and systems, ……
Elements of Creative Technology in summary
What is CTECH?
Some Tests
-When we talk about the object/practice, do
we have to talk about the technology in depth to understand it?
-Is it a new/emerging technology or a
creative repurposing of an old technology?
-Does it challenge us to think about technology
and culture differently?
Makers of Creative Technology
-Professional computer scientists and
engineers
-Professional “new media artists”
……
Definition: New Media Art
-area of professional contemporary art
practice related to new and emerging media forms (especially those utilizing
the computer)
-tied to Visual Art and Mass Media
histories but used across ……
Thinking about Technology
--Technology never exists in isolation
-……
Questions computer ……
1.
Where the project funded and
what is the agenda of the funding agent?
How will it shape the end goal?
2.
How does my creative practice
advance the field? What needs or stories
am I addressing or exposing?
3.
What technologies are being
chosen and why?
4.
Who can and can’t access this
work and why?
2015/1/14
My new blog: hongchen-newblog.blogspot.com
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