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Digital Art Curriculum 2019-2020

Welcome to Digital Art! In this class, explore many ways to create artwork using digital tools! Learn to use a digital tablet to draw and paint in the computer, learn to draw using vector based tools, create simple 2D animation, sculpt in 3D virtual clay, and manipulate digital images.

Becoming a digital artist

What are the advantages to creating art digitally? Disadvantages?
What are the differences between digital art and traditional art? Where do they overlap?
How is being a digital artist different from a traditional artist? How is it the same?

Developing as a digital artist

How does an artist identify ways to improve his or her work?
What is craftsmanship? How is it reflected in artwork?
What makes a piece of art valid?

Finding an artistic voice

What makes an artist's work unique?
How do I discover my unique style?

Software

Adobe Photoshop (image manipulation)
Art Rage (digital painting)
Adobe Illustrator (vector drawing)
Tinkercad (3D shape building)
Autodesk Mudbox (3D sculpting)
Sculptris (3D sculpting)

Hardware

Surface Pro 4 Tablets
Stylus for tablets
3 button mouse
MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer
Glowforge Laser Cutter
Canon Rebel DSLR camera

Topics to be covered:

Digital work habits and flow
(saving, organized file structure, keeping track of and caring for the equipment)
Digital drawing and painting techniques
(observational, abstract, landscape, portrait, still life)
Texture painting and digital collage
Digital image manipulation
(reappropriating existing images for artistic purposes)
Vector illustration
(flat, graphic drawing process)
Digital 3D Sculpting
(creating a clay-like sculpture)
3D Modeling & Animation
Self evaluation: Craftsmanship, concept
Peer Evaluation: Craftsmanship, concept
Revision based on feedback
Critical art analysis
Self reflection: Personal interests and goals
Visual research to develop work. Find particular resources that inspire.
Design and execute a project that embodies an artistic voice based on self reflection
Present the final art piece to a public audience
Review and revise the work