Assigned Date: Friday, Jan. 13, 2023
Due Date: Wednesday, Jan. 18
Due Time: 30 mins before class
Assignment
Find an interesting / inspiring Algorithmic Arts (AlgoArts) example. For bonus points, look for an early artist / artwork on the website of the AlgoArts pioneer, Roman Verostko. In his own words, “My own web site is a kind of antique web site…with lots of gems.”
Here are some useful starting points:
- Search page (search for “algorists”!!)
- The algorists (the early term Verostko used for algorithmic artists)
- The Early American Algorists catalog
- Algorithmic Art – composing visual art
- History
NOTE: You may also earn similar bonus points if you find a truly engaging / interesting modern algorithmic artist to report on.
Details
- Find an interesting / inspiring Algorithmic Arts (AlgoArts) example. Since there are MANY algorithmic artists, only one artist per student will be allowed. In other words, you need to find a unique algorithmic artist to report on – one that no other classmate has selected.
- Claim your artist. The sooner, the better. You can claim your artist on the Ed Discussion board here.
- Write a short description of the artwork using the following outline:
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- Name of artist
- When artwork was created
- Title of artwork
- What:
- A few sentences that completely describe what this work is about (i.e., we shouldn’t have to go elsewhere to understand what it is about).
- Why: Provide a few sentences on the motivation, intent, aesthetic – why was this work created, what does it convey / try to do?
- How: Talk about the technology used, algorithm, programming language(s), interaction design, or any other information that provides a clear picture on the technological significance / background of the work. What makes it tick? We should be able to fully understand how this artwork was created – from a technological perspective, so that (conceivably) someone else could begin replicating it in their own way.
- Video / Image(s): Provide a video of the work (if available) – embed it. If not, provide one or more images (your goal is to fully communicate what the artwork is about – from a visual perspective)… it is possible that only one image may be enough.
- Reference(s): Finally, provide a reference (or more) as to where we can find more information about it.
- Be ready to present it in class on Wednesday.
Grading
Your grade will be based on how well you followed the above instructions, and the depth/quality of your work.
Submissions
Submit your write-up (follow above outline instructions carefully) on the Ed Discussion board here.
Note, there are two different places:
- one to claim your artist, and
- one to submit your work.
Use the correct place for each task.