The CAUS research symposium had a wide range of presentations, many on personal research of the faculty into artistic mediums. However the one that drew me in the most was the presentation on the future of Graphic Design classes. The entire presentation centered around new technology and teaching techniques that Ben, Troy, and Somaya have been pushing. There was an interesting contrast between the challenges and benefits of 4 design versus freelance work. Both seemed to be positive options to prepare VCD students for the real work world. The real world for the computer artist often alternates between freelance and employed jobs. I'd love to see this idea expanded on across other art dept. such as creative Tech. During my time here I've both worked for Tech as a normal job, and done some free-lance work as well. Unfortunately my experience was varied, working for tech yielded very few hours and most free lance jobs were unpaid. It would be useful to have an option like VCD students have to learn about the best ways to approach these issues.-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Bill Viola new how to pick powerful locations. As zoo as they showed the interior of the silo he had chosen for 5 Angels, the aesthetic was immediately obvious. His choice of raw, industrial, metallic, and inhuman setting was the perfect frame for his projection piece. The video had an immediate effect, mostly utilizing a common color across them. This sort of contrast of colors is an aim of my senior studio. Although I'd like to have more subtle contrast, I do want the stark dramatic effect of lighting the was apparent both in Bill's videos and in his setting. The sound must correlate with the mood that the lighting is trying to convey. His art piece was more than just a narrative, it really was about creating moods.
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