The Fundamentals of Digital Art (Fundamentals)

A clear, up-to-the-minute look at digital art, "The Fundamentals of Digital Art" offers complete explanations of physical computing, using data sources, programming, networks for artists, and experimental practices in digital media. Extensive illustrations, ranging from work by established digital artists to recent student work, make every point. Practical, clear workshop diagrams let readers self-study key topics--and the handy, portable size makes this the go-everywhere guide to the exciting emerging world of electronic arts. \* Small, portable format\* Comprehensive, up-to-the-minute overview\* Great for students or working designers The Fundamentals of Digital Art by Richard Colson offers a comprehensive overview of the discipline and practice of digital art.The book provides detailed explanations of physical computing, using data sources, programming, networks for artists and contemporary experimental practices.The text is accompanied by extensive illustrations, ranging from work by recognised practitioners in the field to current student work from undergraduate programmes. It also includes clear workshop diagrams designed to help readers develop the confidence to work with the approaches covered in the book themselves. Suitable for first year undergraduate students studying digital art and design, and those students of visual art subjects with an interest in digital media, this book provides an overview of digital art and offers explanations of physical computing, using data sources, programming, networks for artists and experimental practices in digital art. This introduction to the key elements of the digital art offers explanations of physical computing, using data sources, programming, networks for artists and contemporary experimental practices