Lecture Two Computer Art Animation Lecture content Introduction

Lecture Two Computer Art Animation

Lecture content � Introduction � Why do some artists reject computers? � Computer use is no longer restricted to professionals � Creating graphic designs � characteristics of computer graphics � Vocabulary � Grammar: Correlative conjunctions

Introduction � The computer can be used to create graphic designs of exceptional beauty. All that is required on your part is that you be able to press keys on a keyboard and that you master the Logo language. Computer graphics will let you express ideas in totally new ways; ways that are as far removed from your present art form as pen-and-ink drawing is from marble carving.

Why do some artists reject computers? � Some artist reject using computers to produce artistic works for they reject the idea that a faceless, emotionless symbol-manipulation tool could be used for creative expression.

Computer use is no longer restricted to professionals � the cost of computer graphics systems has dropped to the point that they are showing up in hundreds of thousands of homes. The computer has become an affordable expressive tool that can be used effectively by any artist who is willing to invest a little time in learning how to use it.

Creating graphic designs � The Logo languages used to create graphic designs are marvelously simple tools to use. They can be used to create graphic designs of exceptional beauty. Mastering your ability to press keys on a keyboard and acquiring the vocabulary of the Logo language will open the door to a new creative medium, that is computer graphics.

characteristics of computer graphics � Computer graphics is different from watercolors, oils, pastels, block printing, weaving, pottery, and even other art form we have ever had. � Because it is different, computer graphics will never replace any of these other art forms. � Because it is different, computer graphics will let you express ideas in totally new ways.

vocabulary � Creative: producing unusual ideas � Utility: usefulness � Affordable: not expensive � Invest: to put time into something to get profit � Constant: happening a lot � Inexpensive: cheap � Exceptional: much greater in some respect � Pottery: the art of making clay objects by hand � Disposal: rejection � Graphics: images and designs � Carving: cutting patterns in wood or stone

Grammar: correlative conjunctions � Correlative conjunctions are tag-team conjunctions. They come in pairs, and you have to use both of them in different places in a sentence to make them work. These conjunctions work together (co-) and relate one sentence to another. Correlative conjunctions connect two equal grammatical terms. So, if a noun follows "both, " then a noun should also follow "and. "

� Common pairs include: both/and whether/or either/or neither/nor not/but not only/but also

Examples � To best way to understand how to use correlative conjunctions correctly, study these sentence examples: 1. I want either the pink sofa or the purple one. 2. I'll study both English literature and art history. 3. I didn't know whether you'd want milk or cream, so I grabbed both. 4. I took not only the pink sofa but also the Tiffany lamp. 5. Not the cheeseburger for me, but definitely the fries.