New Technology Powerpoint

Where ART is Alive[SmartART .com)
Kevin Trester FIT1000 SmartART.com
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Purpose and Objectives
SmartART.com is a new social networking site that allows people to display, create, purchase, promote, and sell art. The main purpose of SmartART is to keep people informed and interested in local art that is available to view at all times. The main area of focus is to properly educate people about various forms of art from around the world.
Also to appreciate and promote local artists with pieces ranging from paintings, sculptures, drawings, photography, etc. Our website can help artists develop a fanbaseto jump start their careers. Local businesses such as art dealers, museums, or galleries are able to post any upcoming events, employment, or opportunities for any of our members. Our main purpose is to ultimately keep Art Alive!
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Brief Introduction

SmartART.com is a social networking site in which viewers create an account which allows them access to view various forms of art locally and globally. Also SmartART.com members are informed about upcoming events that are coming up in a neighborhood near them. Also potential artists can display their work on our website allowing other account members to comment on the piece or even purchase a piece. Account members are capable of purchasing art from our website from other members.

Advantages

Allows artists to not only display their art to be seen, but have the opportunity to sell specific pieces.
Those interested in the arts will be informed about local events in the art industry
Major art universities are connected to the site, allowing them to view potential candidates for their school.

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Special Features

One special feature is the Portfolio application. This application can be downloaded to your SmartART account . This application allows you to upload your portfolio where potential employers or universities can view your completed work. These application gives aspiring artists a chance to network and further their education and career in the art industry.
The Canvas application can be used to write a message or draw a picture to your friends directly on their homepage.
The Galleria is a link that directly displays the most recent art that has been uploaded daily. Viewers can anonymously critique each piece and also bid on specialty pieces.

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Colleges connect with SmartART
Many of our members not only view their art as a hobby but hope to make a career out of it. Our website connects with major art schools such as

School of Visual Arts (SVA)
Pratt
Parsons school of Design
Rhode Island School of Design

The Chalkboard application allows potential art students to connect with potential schools to further education in the industry. The chalkboard application is a paid application in which members pay a fee to get information on the application process, expand their portfolio, and speak with board members from each school.
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Development Environment
Since this technology is a social networking site it is compatible with any internet server such as internet explorer, safari, mozillafirefox, etc..
How to use..

. First you must access SmartART.com and create an account with a password that is 8 characters long
. After your account is set up to you can download various applications for your page
. Once your account is set up you can create a buyers account. When creating a buyers account you have to put in your credit card information so you can purchase pieces for sale.

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Other applications
How To Application:
The how to application allows members to learn new techniques, concepts, and ideas for future pieces. These videos are posted by members of the website and can be posted on other people’s “canvas” This application is for those who are visual learners who want to practice a new form of art.
Auction:
This application allows members to enter in their credit card information and participate in a live auction. The application is similar to Ebay where a variety of artists can put pieces up for sale and other members can bid on the piece.
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Demo Video: How To
The How To application allows members to view informative videos about fun new techniques.
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Conclusion
Art is defined as:
“the quality, production, expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance.” dictionary.com
SmartART. com is used to show appreciation to artists around the world. Since this website is a social networking site it allows artists, buyers, gallery owners, and those interested in various forms of art, access to up and coming artists in the industry. Our website allows people to view, create, critique, study, buy, and sell art. The main objective for our website is to keep Art Alive.
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Similar Websites
http://www.deviantart.com/#
http://myartspace.com/
http://www.quarterlife.com/
http://www.artselector.com/
http://www.artslant.com/
After researching my topic for this new technology I developed, I came across a few websites that are similar to SmartArt.com. There are some similarities between the websites. For example all three of these websites allow you to interact with the artists and display your art. All of these websites are also social networking sites. The difference between my new social networking site is that it has more features and applications. Other websites focus directly on famous artists, cities, or speciality art.
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