ADI Covid-19 Online
· VPN:
It is highly suggested to connect to the RPI VPN,
especially if you are using an ethernet connection for faster connection:
https://itssc.rpi.edu/hc/en-us/articles/360009000171-Using-Institute-Software-from-Off-Campus
· Video Conferencing Software:
o Webex info from RPI:
https://itssc.rpi.edu/hc/en-us/articles/360034120852-Overview-Webex https://rensselaer.webex.com
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Please keep
Discord open as a backup
Hope you are well. Our first ADI online class meeting will start on Tuesday March 24 at 6 pm – our usual meeting time.
Agenda:
- Touch base see how we are all are doing, any extenuating situations, etc.
- See how this Webex thing works…or doesn’t
- Look at large works in Box folders and critique
- Ideas on what to do when we are not physically available for:
1. live
models: possibly use posespace: https://www.posespace.com/about.aspx
2. live mocap: CMU motion capture library http://mocap.cs.cmu.edu
3. ADI exhibition: perhaps an online Covid-19 Gallery? Or a VR walkthrough video gallery?
- assemblage, stencil and projection
- Artistic Research Plan Formulation: reasonable plans for completion of final projects
General info
Hoping
everyone is staying well in spite of all the hardships we are facing.
Following
on the recent announcement that RPI will move to distance learning for the
remainder of the semester, we will also be continuing Advanced Digital Imaging
entirely as remotely for the rest of the semester. This should be a
pretty easy transition, but I want to highlight a couple of things to keep us
running smoothly:
•
VIDEO CONFERENCING:
I
have tested a variety of meeting software and, although not ideal by a long
shot, I will be sending you a link to our class Webex
meeting for next week Tuesday March 24 at 6pm est and
a few updates to our syllabus tomorrow.
•
YOUR INFO PLEASE:
In
the meantime, please let me know where you are (for any time zone issues), your
situation, and your mobile number.
•
YOUR BASE:
Please
get your base together now for next week: a good calm space or room, your desk
surrounded by some of the things you find joyful, good WiFi
or Ethernet connection, headphone with mic. In essence, a place to work well
from.
•
SCHEDULE:
My
feeling is that we will stay on track as much as possible by meeting at our
regularly scheduled class time Tuesdays/ Thursdays 6-7:50
unless we can all agree on another time that works for all. The Institute wants
us to meet during the regular class times as much as possible.
•
PRODUCTION MILESTONES:
We
will meet together individually for a review and for setting a solid plan for
completion of your final projects.
•
UPLOAD WORK:
We
can upload our work to Box and then we can group video chat /comment using the
Rensselaer- supported Webex software. I used it today
in a meeting and it was ok. We an try it and see how
it goes.
•
EXHIBITION:
Again,
pease let me know if you have any creative ideas for
our upcoming exhibition.
Maybe
Ian can exhibit the work in the online virtual gallery, as last semester. But
perhaps we can add a Virtual Vertical Gallery and a virtual Corridor of
Creativity. Just an idea. Let me know if you have others.
•
ONLINE TIPS:
Expect
technical issues and plan accordingly. Show up to our virtual
class about 10 mins early to ensure your tech is working well.
•
EYES ON EMAIL: Please keep an eye on your email as that is our primary mode for
communication and announcements.
•
FLEXIBILITY: We will try to stay as flexible as we work to complete our goals
for the semester.
•
BLOCKAGES: Please let me know if you have, acquire, or anticipate any
blockages.
I
know these are challenging times and we will look back on 2020 as a very unique
time - that despite all the difficulties we faced-we rose up to meet them - and
excelled!
We
have a number of students graduating this semester and we think about all you
must be feeling about the unusual circumstances due to the Covid-19. We have a
number of younger students who may be living on campus and may be facing
displacement. Our hearts go out to all of you who face not only the normal intense challenges of being a student in today’s
world, but also now being displaced, or even ill.
Please
stay well and stay in communication with me as to any circumstances or
logistics you anticipate, or are currently facing.
I am
so proud of each one of you and the challenges you have met and your achievements
in what you are doing in ADI🌷
Deep
thanks and let us stay strong. The 🌎🌏🌍 needs us!
Sincerely,
Professor
Ruiz
Also:
free license of Adobe Creative Cloud:
Dear
Students,
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1. Visit https://creativecloud.adobe.comand use your school credentials to sign in.
2. If prompted, select Company or School Account and then enter your password. Or provide your credentials in your school’s login screen.
3. From the Creative Cloud website, browse for and download your desired app. Click Apps on the top of the page to view all apps.
For more information on how to download or install apps, seeDownload and Install Creative Cloud apps.
For Higher Education students to continue developing skills, Adobe offers free “Daily Creative Challenges”. These are guided projects where participants receive creative prompts and connect with pros, mentors, and other students for feedback and support. Click on the app name to learn more:Photoshop, XD and Illustrator. Also, for inspiration and over-the-shoulder learning, watch pros share their creative process on Adobe Live daily atwww.behance.net/adobelive.
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