A straightforward teaching philosophy: approach the material with enthusiasm, organize practical opportunities to put knowledge to work, and never lose sight of historical foundations. This experiential learning approach is structured to inspire innovative thinking and a sense of exploration. As students learn to apply technological tools within artistic practice, they acquire problem solving and critical analysis skills. They build confidence in their ability to develop and expand existing knowledge, leveraging their skills in new situations.
Recent courses at UC Irvine taught or supervised by John Crawford include:
An experiential introduction to telepresence and interactive digital media performance.
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A practical introduction to the basic principles of optical motion capture and how this technology can be used for creating computer animation of human figures, with a primary focus on creative applications in the arts.
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A practical introduction to the basic principles of creating dance for film and video. Based on the premise that video can be more than simply a recording of dance performance, this course highlights ways that choreographers can use video technology as a creative tool.
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Tailored to the needs of dancers, choreographers, dance educators, and researchers, this course focuses on video and audio documentation of dance performance.
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A survey of the historical and theoretical foundations of digital media art, tracing how information technologies seeded the growth of a new expressive medium.
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This overview of current practice and research in digital media art focuses on areas especially affected by recent technological, scientific, cultural and political developments.
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A project-based introduction to tools and approaches for creating and sharing digital media content within Internet-mediated social environments.
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An overview of digital video and audio production for the Web, emphasizing art-making and personal expression.
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Principles and practices of interaction design for interactive digital media systems that provide for active involvement of the participant.
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