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Digital Art Course Overview

Create art using a variety of computer tools: natural media, image editing, and vector illustration.

Learn and apply art factors like composition, depth, lighting, color, texture, and expression.

Appreciate art history and styles.

Visualize ideas.

Do your best work. Make it original.

Discussion: What is your experience with any type of art (i.e. music, dance, cooking, crafts, drama, photography, writing, etc.)?

Discussion: What is a hobby of yours or something you enjoy doing outside of school or work?

Discussion: What pets do you have or wish you could have?

Developing Creativity

What is creativity?

Importance of creativity in art and any type of career

Top ten tips to increase creativity

Definitions of convergent and divergent thinking

Exercise: Incomplete Figures

Exercise: Stream of Consciousness Writing

Exercise: Upside down drawing

Discussion: Who is someone you know who is creative? Describe how they are creative?

Discussion: What is something unique that has been invented in the last two years?

What tip (of those given) do you want to use to become more creative and why?

Being Original

Sources of Inspiration

Nature, urban environments, and everyday life

Exercise: Observation Walk

Brainstorming Techniques

Project: Personal Crest

Exercise: Start a digital portfolio with reflection and peer comments

Overview of broad historical art periods

Renaissance Artist Profile: Leonardo da Vinci

Discussion: What are five things you are good at?

Discussion: What careers currently interest you?

Expressing an Idea

Visual art is used in a variety of ways: fun, therapy, expression, information, persuasion, raising awareness

Importance of trial and error in the creative process

Exercise: Five words that others use to describe you

Project: Expressive Self Portrait and Portfolio entry

Renaissance Artist Profile: Michelangelo 

Discussion: What is at least one thing you tried to express in your self portrait project?

Discussion: Briefly describe a situation where something good came about because of a mistake.

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Unit 1: Creativity and Vision

Creative thinking, video, observation, brainstorming

Welcome to Unit 1: Creativity and Vision, the first step in your journey to mastering digital art and unlocking your creative potential. This course is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the principles of art and the tools necessary to create stunning digital artworks. Throughout this unit, we will explore various computer tools for creating natural media, image editing, and vector illustrations. We will also delve into the art factors that contribute to compelling and engaging compositions, such as composition, depth, lighting, color, texture, and expression.

In addition to learning the technical skills required to create digital art, we will also focus on developing your creativity and originality. We will begin by examining the concept of creativity and its importance in art and any type of career. You will learn tips to increase your creativity and explore the differences between convergent and divergent thinking. Through a series of exercises, you will have the opportunity to practice your creativity and express your unique ideas. We will also discuss the importance of being original and the various sources of inspiration available to you, including nature, urban environments, and everyday life. By the end of this unit, you will have a deeper understanding of the creative process and the skills necessary to bring your ideas to life through digital art.

As part of this unit, we will also explore art history and styles, helping you to visualize ideas and understand the context in which art is created. We will encourage you to do your best work and make it original, while also providing opportunities for discussion and reflection. Through these discussions, you will have the opportunity to share your experiences with different types of art, hobbies, and pets, helping to build a community of learners and foster a love of art and creativity.

In summary, Unit 1: Creativity and Vision is an exciting and interactive course that will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to create stunning digital artworks while also developing your creativity and originality. Through a variety of exercises, discussions, and projects, you will learn to appreciate art history and styles, visualize ideas, and express yourself through digital art. So, let's get started on this exciting journey of self-discovery and artistic expression!