Introduction to Digital Media: New in 2014-15
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Course Description
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
This course is the introduction to all Digital Media Courses including, Animation/Experimental Video, Digital Photography 1 & 2, Graphic Design
This is an introductory class that will teach students the basics of digital media. The course includes the use of iPads, and stylus tools. Students must pass the course to advance to the other digital courses. Units will expand upon the elements and principles of design as explored through digital media. Lessons will challenge students to think creatively, while utilizing apps such as Sketchbook Pro, Doink and Photogene and Adobe software to further their understanding of digital art. Lessons will explore animation, digital photography, digital drawing and painting, graphic design and experimental video. This course is strongly recommended for students who wish to complete the 2D Design portfolio in AP Studio Art.
Reportable Standards for Visual Art
Priority Standards for Visual Art
Students will:
This course is the introduction to all Digital Media Courses including, Animation/Experimental Video, Digital Photography 1 & 2, Graphic Design
This is an introductory class that will teach students the basics of digital media. The course includes the use of iPads, and stylus tools. Students must pass the course to advance to the other digital courses. Units will expand upon the elements and principles of design as explored through digital media. Lessons will challenge students to think creatively, while utilizing apps such as Sketchbook Pro, Doink and Photogene and Adobe software to further their understanding of digital art. Lessons will explore animation, digital photography, digital drawing and painting, graphic design and experimental video. This course is strongly recommended for students who wish to complete the 2D Design portfolio in AP Studio Art.
Reportable Standards for Visual Art
- Reportable Standard 1 CREATE: Plans complex concepts for creative artwork that connect to history, society and/or personal life experiences.
- Reportable Standard 2 CREATE: Plans and develops complex compositions through quality craftsmanship.
- Reportable Standard 3 PRESENT & RESPOND: Interpret and evaluate the meaning of art work through the critique process.
Priority Standards for Visual Art
Students will:
- Apply and utilize the elements and principles of design in the creation of visual art.
- Create and plan artwork that illustrates quality craftsmanship: evidence of technical proficiency and visual acuity.
- Create and plan artwork that illustrates complex composition: evidence of competent visual organization and design.
- Create and plan artwork that illustrates complex conceptual development: evidence of a clearly thought-out and communicated idea.
- Present final artworks for public display via internet or gallery exhibit.
- Analyze, evaluate and critique artwork in oral and written form using art-specific vocabulary to respond to and interpret artwork.
- Connect artistic ideas and works with personal, societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.
