Fine Arts and computers do exactly what Paris Hilton is doing on your far left; They clash! I completely understand how online learning will become much more common, but how does that apply to a Visual Art class? As I am in the Arts Education Program and am majoring in Visual Art I have to consider how computers will personally affect my career. Of course there are forms of art on computers, such as a graphic design, but where does painting a picture fall into this computer madness? Computers can be used as a resource to view art works from around the world, but I do not believe it can help a person draw. Visual art is accomplished visually and kinetically. As for other art areas such as drama and dance computers are of no help.
When I applied to the University of Regina’s Education Program I did so in hopes of teaching the way I have been taught in the past. Education Computers opened my eyes, allowing me to see that my vision may not be a reality. I have mixed feelings towards this idea. Being a Network distributor just doesn’t seem as fun. Can I get some comfort?
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Well… I agree.. i think online learning can be good in some cases but yeah… I’m personally not a big fan of the idea of it in Elementary and High school.. plus it’s impossible with the arts. Drama? ok class turn your webcams on and recite your monologue…
Hi Brianne, I disagree with your point on how computers do not help in areas of art such as drama and dance. You can use computers for drama and dance to enhance their performances from a visual aspect. For example, you can use computers technology to enhance the colour, lighting, or sound effects done in both drama and dance.
Keep those mixed feelings. Balance is important. Expertise is important. Technology will be a resource that can allow you to connect ideas and people and your art. I think as you see possibilities and alternate approaches, you’ll be able to sort out what works and what doesn’t. The biggest challenge you have is that you’ve grown up in an education system that, while had some good aspects, misses much of what the 21st century is asking of our students. That’s where technology comes in; not to replace effective teaching and learning but to amplify it and provide students with choice and power. Managing that and administering it is tough but I’m sure you’ll figure it out….just not right away.
PS. I’m still working on it after 20 years.
Hello Brianne, I think art can definitely be taught online I mean look at all of the beautiful animation done in Toy story and Monsters Inc. Today I found a website that has interactive art projects that kids can do online. I think it would be beneficial for you to check this out because I think it would broaden your perspective as a prospective teacher. I agree with you that not all art can be taught online ,but I think the web is a great resource and I think this site I found would be a great to help students learn about light and shadow, positive and negative space, collage, shapes, etc. Check it out! and if you run into any snags click on the question mark and it will help you. This site not only allows students to experiment with all of the things I previously talked about ,but it also gives reference to artists that have done this type of art. I hope this offers some comfort!
http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/index.htm
Hi. I can understand the trepidation of having to deal with technology when you are artistically inclined. However, outside of the traditional art mediums, ie. painting, drawing, sculpture etc…are many new kinds of art involving video, and yes, images which are virtual…I hold my BFA in intermedia studies, and specialized in drawing and video, and I find that once you sort of work with the different forms of technology, it isn’t so overwhelming…and I find the students I have taught are really receptive to experimenting with video diaries, photoshop, and digital photography…some people in art classes just arent into the traditional mediums, so it is good to have these options for them as well. A lot of technology is going to challenge your comfort zone, but the more you work with it, the more confident you will get…and then you will be able to pass this experience on to your students…which is always a good thing
Good luck, don’t let it get you down!