Right brain/left brain: balancing digital art curricula

ABSTRACT

Developing curricula for digital art programs is an evolutionary process. Technology is constantly changing and creating the need for new courses, or the revision of old ones. The level of digital literacy of students entering both undergraduate and graduate programs is also continuing to rise. Traditional art programs contain components of theory, art history, critique and studio work. Digital art programs have the additional components of software instruction and technological literacy. The goal of this forum is to bring a greater understanding to attendees of how to balance all of these elements in order to provide the best possible educational experience for the student. This forum will encourage participants to share ideas and opinions on how their curricula have changed and what they see as important trends for the future.

Index Terms

• Applied computing

  • Arts and humanities

    • Performing arts

• Social and professional topics

  • Professional topics

    • Computing education

      • Computing education programs

        • Computer science education

      • Computing literacy

      • Model curricula