Instructor sought for Processing course in the New Media program at Purchase College for Fall 2008


Introduction to Processing:

This course is an upper-level course that introduces the concept of computer programming within the context of the visual arts. The focus of the course is Processing (http://www.processing.org), a tool to develop images, animation, and interactivity that can be distributed via the web. Related topics such as the open source movement and algorithmic art will be discussed alongside technical training and experimentation. Prerequisite: Computer Science I or Programming Games. The class meets once a week and is currently scheduled Wednesday from 8:30am-12:10pm.


New Media at Purchase College

In the interdisciplinary New Media Program at Purchase College, students learn to interact with digital media both as critical consumers and as active producers.
(http://www.purchase.edu/Departments/Admissions/AreasofStudy/ProgramPages/newmedia.aspx).

Founded on the principle that artists and scholars are indispensable to each other and to an enlightened society, Purchase College combines professional conservatory programs in the visual and performing arts and distinguished programs in the liberal arts. The campus is located 20 miles north of Manhattan in Westchester County
(https://www.purchase.edu/Departments/Transportation/default.aspx).

To Apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter to Brooke Singer (brooke.singer@purchase.edu) by June 15, 2008. Include in your letter if the scheduled course time is acceptable or, if not, when you are available to teach during the week. Please direct any questions to Brooke Singer as well.