Art and the Internet

Project #1 - Online Studios

Part I - Due Monday (2-01)

On the course blog... post a response to the following questions?

1) What does the internet mean to you?

2) How do think artists use the internet?

Research- Post the names and urls of 3 Internet artists that you have found. Discuss their work, and tell the class why your choose these particular artists.

Project Part II - Initial Design of your Online Studio
In your journal, make a flow chart of your site.
Describe the following:

• Is there a theme?
• What does it look like?  Where are you getting your imagery?
• What do your think is important to include about your process as an artist?  What is your process?  Where do you get your sources or inspiration?
• What do you want the your peers to get out of your studio?
• What would you like to achieve with this studio?
• What makes your online studio unique and creative?

Part III - Building your online studio
For this project, I will introduce HTML, Macromedia's Dreamweaver CS4, sizing of files, color depth and layout. This introduction will supply you with information to successfully design an introductory web site and maintain it. Using your previous web research, produce a personal artist site.This site should function as an artist site.  Do not include pictures of family, friends, pets, etc.  You can include work from any other art courses. *Get pictures as soon as possible.  Your interests, style, ideas and good design choices should be clearly demonstrated on the site.  Your site should communicate who you are as an artist and be consistent.

Your online studio must include:

• Project area
• Pick a cause
• Email link
• Link Area - that showcases your research
• Link to course blog