Art Department - New Media
Greg McKinney
New media, the art department's newest concentration, is the first of its kind in the state of Alabama. Encompassing a wide range of processes from large format digital imaging to video installation and animation, the new media concentration continues to expand as new art forms emerge and new resources become available.
The curriculum is designed to encourage experimentation and creative investigation using the computer while grounding students in the basic tenets of fine art. Students are encouraged to take the hardware and software designed for use by industry and mass media professionals and re-imagine them as tools for personal expression. Foundation classes introduce students to Photoshop, Flash and Dreamweaver, while advanced classes delve deeper into work with animation, experimental video, sound, and web work.
Montevallo's evolving digital lab is equipped with 20 Macintosh IMac computers loaded with current versions of most creative software including Photoshop, Final Cut Pro and various design tools. There are also digital still cameras and video cameras available for student use.For more information contact:
Collin Williams
New Media
williamscj@montevallo.edu
