My computer experience is mostly limited to what I have done at work which includes a lot of Excel and Word, and only a little photoshop elements. I want to pursue learning how to multitrack record on computer (basement band practice) as well as learning fine art applications.
My experience in digital arts is only working a little bit with photoshop to manipulate photos and to experiment making CD cover art. I have been taking digital photos for a few years, including photos of my own paintings.
I am taking this class because I felt it would be a rare opportunity to learn how to work digitally in art from someone who is successfully making a living at it.
My goals may develop as we go but right now I am thinking I want to learn all about the production of quality prints, from the image capture onward. I also want to learn the manipulation of images for creating on-screen work. I have imagined incorporating text into works, I can see that this technology will go there easily.
Projects I hope to tackle may include:
Printing photos of my paintings, and possibly manipulations of my paintings
Manipulating photos
Combining text as a compositional element with manipulated photos or paintings
I've never had my own personal computer but I have a PC at work. I intend to purchase an apple for this class and for my home use. I am convinced that apple computers are a superior platform for most applications, about the only disadvantages are software availability and co$t.
Do I identify myself as an artist? It depends on how artist is defined. I think that everyone has artistic ability, some people cultivate it and some don’t, some value it and some don’t. I have cultivated some ability, due to my interest, I appreciate and value art.
Since I am new to apple; assistance with this system will be helpful to me. When working with the applications repeating and demonstrating complicated instruction sets is very helpful since the computer at our desk is sometimes a distraction.
