Time-based art is any piece that includes the manipulation of time as an essential element, and often involves movement and sound.

While photography, videography and live performances are common forms of time-based media, the style is not limited to particular methods of display or particular subjects. Originating in the early 1970s in Britain, the style was largely developed and promoted by visual artist David Hall.

Time-Based Art and Media Over The Years

The difference between the first time-based artworks – which relied heavily on video performance – and today's take on time-based media shows a deep and thoughtful development that often incorporates viewer experience. For instance, the husband-husband team of Dutes Miller and Stan Shellabarger often performs their pieces throughout a day or an entire festival. These are physical performance pieces that audiences experience through their completion – the eventuality of death as they watch the pair dig their own graves throughout a day or the delicate balance between individuality and connectivity as seen in an on-going public crochet demonstration.

Multimedia artist Mat Rappaport explores the extrapolation of media, time and space in his projects. He chooses to work with the latest technology in order to get people involved. Take "a game we play, 2012," which reaches its audience through mobile devices. The project maps out the financial district in Chicago, making traditional video game coins available along travel routes. When players use their phones to view major banks along the way, they'll notice the buildings are blurred out.

That isn't to say there are no traditionalists among time-based artists. Bart Woodstrup, for instance, uses new tech in an old-school way, designing videos through the manipulation of audio, photography and animation. They each play upon time in their own unique ways as well. In one of his exhibits, looped audio and video tracks run at faster and faster speeds to display how global heat has risen in recent years. In another, the story of a young girl learning to fly is played out, highlighting environmental obstacles along the way.

Finally, there are those in the style who are solely video artists, like Hall. Of particular interest are artists like Annett Barbier and Drew Browning, whose collaborations span three decades. One of the duo's latest projects video-taped people traveling in elevators and their reactions when the mellow music normally piped in to ease anxiety and boredom was replaced with audio bites of advocates promoting rights for the disabled. "Elevator Music" explored how that down time which normally added nothing to people's lives influenced how they interacted with others and how they expressed themselves.

Time-based art may be a moderately new form of expression, but it's one that speaks to action. The potential for this art to change how people think, feel and behave often relies on the unnerving feeling that time is on the move. At the heart of every project is the idea that time cannot sit still and cannot be reclaimed.

Learn More

What is Time-Based Art?
Is Time Really Everything? Time-Based Artists

Related Posts: Seven Lesser Known Facts about Salvador Dali | Rob Janoff, The Man behind the Apple Logo

From all of the staff and faculty at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division, we are proud to congratulate our 2013 graduates! For those of you attending this year’s Commencement Ceremony, the big day is coming soon!

This year, graduation is being held Friday, June 14, 2013 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and many of our proud graduates will have a chance to don their caps and gowns and participate in the ceremony. Watch the ceremony live here!

Whether you’ll be in Pittsburgh or celebrating from afar, there are plenty of ways to commemorate your graduation!

Get a Picture in the Graduation Photobooth

If you’ll be in Pittsburgh for Commencement, be sure to get your picture taken in our Graduation Photobooth! It’s free, and you’ll have a photo to celebrate your accomplishment and share with family, friends and your social networks!

If you can’t make the ceremony, you can still visit our virtual Graduation Photobooth. Upload a picture or take a new one to share with your classmates, friends and family.

Tell Us Your Success Story

We’d like to learn more about your experience and feature your success story to inspire the next generation of students at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division!

Beginning on the morning of Friday, June 14, we will be filming interviews at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall before and after the Commencement Ceremony, and we invite you to be interviewed. For more information or to schedule your interview, contact alevey@aii.edu.

If you won’t be at the ceremony but you’d still like to share your story, you can submit it at http://thecampuscommon.com/aio/student-submissions/ as a blog post or video.

Share Your Experience on Social

We encourage all students attending Commencement activities to share the experience on social for your peers who couldn’t make the trip or for those looking forward to celebrating graduation in the future.

Facebook: Connect with the community and post your graduation pictures on our page.
Twitter: Use hashtag #AIPODGrad to share your pictures or communicate with fellow grads.
YouTube: Visit our channel to check out past ceremonies and more.
Pinterest: Create your graduation board and use hashtag #ArtInstituteGrad so we can find you!

Again, we congratulate the graduating class of 2013 for their accomplishments! We can’t wait to see what your future holds!

*Check back in the upcoming weeks for pictures from the ceremony and more.

Every year in June, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E3, gathers the biggest names in the gaming and consumer electronics industry to showcase their latest product offerings. This June, E3 takes place from June 11-13, 2013, in Los Angeles.

In this year’s event, both hardware manufacturers and developers are providing us with the clearest picture yet of how recent advances in technology have enabled them to create exciting experiences never seen before in the realm of interactive entertainment.

Hardware

Specific to hardware, gamers and developers alike have been impatiently awaiting the arrival of new consoles from two of the big three in gaming hardware: Sony and Microsoft. Already unveiled earlier this year, the Playstation 4 and Xbox One both tout extreme upgrades from their now 6- and 7-year-old predecessors. These consoles provide developers with the challenge and the capability of creating new gaming and entertainment experiences.

Software

Software developers such as Epic Games, have already begun to show off the graphical and technical prowess of their next generation engines. For Epic Games, this engine is the Unreal Engine 4. (Learn more about Unreal Engine 4 in this video.)

Students in the Game Art & Design programs at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division are currently utilizing Epic Games’ UDK engine, which is a version of Epic Games Unreal Engine 3. From a game developer’s or designer’s perspective, one of the most exciting capabilities of the Unreal Engine 4 is the ability to edit, play and test all within the engine editor, thus streamlining the development process. Epic debuted this engine to the public last year at E3 and is expected to release more details and information during this year’s conference.

What Else to Expect

Other things to watch for are devices like the Oculus Rift, a virtual reality headset that literally puts users in their favorite games and the Ouya, a compact console that encourages open source development. 

Stay tuned for a follow-up post with more information after the show, and check out the E3 Press Conferences here.!

As Naomi Sauro was working on her Bachelor of Science in Fashion & Retail Management at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division, she was also working to realize her dream of owning a business and designing women’s clothing. (Read part 1 to see how Naomi ended up pursuing a degree and how she discovered her passion for women’s clothing.)

In her spare time, she also attended the regional, biannual StyleWeek events, eventually befriending the president and founder of StyleWeek, Rosanna Ortiz Sinel.

One day, in passing, Naomi mentioned to Rosanna that she was interested in doing an installation for StyleWeek. Rosanna took Naomi’s idea one step further: she suggested that Naomi do a show. Though she knew it would mean more work, Naomi agreed.

“I left the meeting thinking, is this real? No it must be a dream,” says Naomi, who is now set to be one of only 14 designers showing at StyleWeek, which will take place from August 26-30, 2013 in the Boston area. By that time, she also expects to have completed her degree.

Naomi hopes showing at StyleWeek will allow her to build her clientele as she will be the only designer showing her looks on plus-sized female models. “This opportunity is amazing,” she says.

What’s also amazing is Naomi’s dedication to her business and her dream. “Running a business and creating clothing is very challenging, but I am willing to do what I need to do,” she says.

“I am motivated because I want to create clothing that women will love and wear because it makes them feel great,” she concludes, adding, “Motivation for me is knowing that, when I am done with school, I will have the knowledge to not only run a successful company but also to create clothing that makes sense."

Photo of Naomi's clothing above by William Downey; Jewelry by Luniac Glamour in East Greenwich, RI; Hair and makeup by Ashley Deitrick.

--

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division would like to congratulate Naomi for her success! For more information related to this story, check out the following links:
StyleWeek Home | StyleWeek Designer Bios | Naomi’s Business Homepage

You’re a creator. You thrive on coming up with new ideas; it’s what you’re known for. But, no matter how creative you are, you will probably have a day where your mind feels blank—you just can’t come up with the right idea.

When you find yourself in this situation, consider the following tips for brainstorming and being more creative.

Dedicate an Appropriate Space. If you're brainstorming with people from your class, make sure everyone has access to the necessary technology, be it Skype, Adobe Connect or another program. If you’re brainstorming by yourself, go somewhere where you feel inspired. Create a space filled with images, quotes and other items that will help you to get your creativity going. And, whether you’re with a group or by yourself, pick a spot that’s quiet, comfortable and well-lit.

Stay Focused. This is critical to successful brainstorming. It's easy to get side-tracked or to get frustrated when you aren't coming up with ideas right away. Don't give up! First, define your objective—what you hope to achieve—including the final number of ideas you want to have to choose from. Set your goal high, and don't stop until you get there.

Don't Be Dismissive. Nothing kills a brainstorming session faster than negativity. Jot down all of your ideas as they come to you and pick out the good stuff later. The same goes for if you are working in a group; let everyone get their ideas out there before you decide what works and what doesn’t. Remember, some of the most innovative concepts in history were thought to be ridiculous or impossible at first!

Get Others Involved. If you have time, ask your friends or family for their ideas. Working with people from different backgrounds is a great way to get other perspectives on a problem. Sometimes even just hanging out with a diverse crowd can help you see things in a new light.

Don't Rush It. Haste makes waste, the old saying goes, and nowhere is the concept more pertinent than in brainstorming. Dedicate at least thirty minutes to coming up with an idea, but know that time constraints can lead to creativity constraints. If you don’t come up with something you like right away, set aside the problem for a while—go for a run, take a nap or enjoy a short daydream—and come back to it when you feel refreshed.

Read more about coming up with creative ideas here: http://www.sparringmind.com/creative-thinking/#more-1509.

Related Post:  You Heard it Here First: Daydreaming is Good for You!