1. BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 2007 Art Projects and Native American Imagery Glenn Bresnahan glenn@bu.edu

2. BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 20072 Synopsis/Objectives Integration of Native American iconography, symbolism, storytelling, music, art and history into class projects Conceptualization and visualization Provide creative direction for class projects Expose students to traditional and contemporary Native art and artists Provide inspiration for class projects Classes are woven throughout the year

3. BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 20073 Specific topics (Lessons 2,7,9,13,15) Sandpainting Native American imagery Chaco Canyon field trip & discussion Final project planning Final project work

4. BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 20074 Collaborative Art Project Sandpainting based on Native American myths and legends Students research and interpret traditional stories and myths –Readings from “American Indian Myths and Legends” by Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz Experience with conceptualization and visualization –Identify key thematic components and create visual representation of story dynamics Develop framework for collaborative / group art project Provide source of imagery for digital projects

5. BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 20075 Sandpainting process Assignment to read traditional stories Each student selects and presents one story Create a sketch that captures the primary characters and dynamics Collect colored sand Build frame to house sandpainting Create the sandpainting using traditional techniques Digitally photograph the painting Transfer digital files to the computer

6. BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 20076 Sandpainting

7. 7 Native American Imagery Historical images and iconography Native American artforms Icons and symbolism Modern Native American art and artists

8. BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 20078 Chaco Canyon Full day field trip to Chaco Canyon Native American culture and impact Architecture and its relationship to the land and nature Viewing of The Mystery of Chaco Canyon directed by Anna Sofaer Inspiration for project work

9. BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 20079 Chaco Canyon

10. BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 200710 Final project