MPSM 380X - Words & The Web

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design

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Description:

This class investigates words as a primary unit of communication on the web. Examples of web journals, email, dynamic news sites, eBooks, translation software, search engines, guestbooks, spoken word, and dynamic typography are presented. Students create webbased artwork that explores the idea of the written word and spoken language. Issues of conceptual development, visual language, intentionality and functionality, and future trends are presented. Necessary skills for web site publishing are introduced. This class is designed to provide you with an opportunity to immerse yourself in these tools - in all their complexity - as you use them for making your art. Prerequisites: Type: hybrid studio/critique(5hrs) Culturally Diverse Content Enrollment:

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massart.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 879-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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