What do music, drawings, digital art and video games all have in common? All of them could be turned into “NFTs” or non-fungible tokens. The acronym “NFT” is a term that has gained traction and popularity over the past few years, especially across social media platforms like X — formerly Twitter — where you could purchase an NFT to set as your profile photo on the app. With … [Read more...] about Understanding the World of NFTs
Digital Art
Opinion: Make Adobe Apps More Affordable
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. With technological development today, digital devices and software have been prominent productive tools. However, while some are required for offices and classrooms, they can be over college students' budgets. Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Opinion: Make Adobe Apps More Affordable
Seeing the Value in Dark
Cemetery flowers in "Dark Spring" | Photo courtesy of Katherine Parsons Out of the darkness, bright tulips bloom. Others wilt and whither. In "Dark Spring," Digital Art Professor Katherine Parsons' art project, she explores how cemetery flowers reflect both life and death. This VR experience for Coaxial Arts in downtown Los Angeles focuses on the relationship between … [Read more...] about Seeing the Value in Dark
Artists Corner: Christine Deng
Photo and Illustrations Courtesy of Christine DengJunior Christine Deng said she wanted to make a difference in the world and inspire others through her art. As a member of the newly opened Genesis Lab on campus, Deng contributed to the digital art community through teaching students how to use tools such as 3D printing and virtual reality gears."I feel like there's a lack of … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Christine Deng