(1.0 unit)

The term “generative art” refers to art that is created using processes or systems that are autonomous or semi-autonomous. These processes can be variously deterministic or stochastic, digital or mechanical, human guided or fully automated. In general, Autonomous systems are those which progress and evolve according to predefined rules, often generating tremendous complexity out of the iteration of many simple operations. These systems, and the manner in which they are interpreted/visualized, determine the form and composition of the piece without direct intervention by the artist. Students in this course will use both traditional artistic media and computer programming to explore the theory and practice of generative art. Also listed as: ART 200 4 . (Group II)