VIS40 / ICAM40: Introduction to Computing in the Arts

Winter 2000

Final Exam

Answer the following questions. Each answer should be a few paragraphs long.

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[Lecture 2. History of Computers & Human-computer interfaces.]

Discuss how three main functions performed by computers – calculation, communication and control – are used in art. Use examples from the lectures or textbook.

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[Lecture 3. Human-computer interfaces (continued); Cyberspace and Virtual Worlds.]

2. Discuss an example of a VR world created by an artist.

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[Lecture 4. Interactive Multimedia]

[Lecture 5: Interactive Multimedia (continued).]

3. Compare the interfaces of two CD-ROMs shown in class.

(The following CD-ROMs were shown:

Real World Multimedia, "Ceremony of Innocence";

Harwood, "Rehearsal of Memory",

ZKM, "William Forsythe: Improvisation Techniques"

Bill Seaman, "The Exclusive Mechanism of Shivers.")

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[Lecture 7. Computer Animation and Digital Cinema.]

[Lecture 8. Computer Animation and Digital Cinema (continued)]

4. Discuss an example of how computers make possible new forms of cinema (including Net cinema).

5. Discuss an example of how computer animation films represent space in new ways.

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[Lectures 9. Artificial intelligence.]

6. Discuss an example of how artificial intelligence research is used in art & media.

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[Lecture 10. Artificial Life]

7. Discuss an example of how artificial life research is used in art & media.