To me digital media is like any other media, and each media has its own advantages, disadvantages and limitations. When I choose one media over another it is based on, choosing the one that suits my needs. For instance, if I want to have a realistic and accurate source of printed visual material related with a place, moment or situation I will choose photography.
On one hand, the advantages of choosing photography are accuracy, multiplicity of reproduction, and instantaneity. In addition, capturing the essence of any subject matter by pushing a button is a very good option because it avoids time-consuming process creating sketches, drawings or paintings.
On the other hand, the biggest disadvantage of this media is that I will know if the obtained material is good or bad almost by the end of the photographic process. Further more the limitations of this media are, the required access to digital equipment (computer and printer) or photo studio, and the knowledge and skills to master the photographic process, including software and hardware if it is involved or required.
Since the invention of personal computers, digital processes, and Internet became available and accessible to almost everybody, digital media is unique in that it allows people to express their ideas, concepts, thoughts, and situations with almost no limits including geographic location.
In my experience, the use of digital media in education has changed the way of thinking inside and outside of the classroom. Because we can create, edit, share and deliver the final material with high standards of presentation worldwide.
I would like to learn in the Digital Media for Art Educators class about the use of digital tools (software and Hardware) to improve student’s process of learning and have a better understanding of digital media as related to Art.
I had the chance to teach different art classes to students from six to fourteen years old. Some of the class curriculum required us to use traditional material and the skill building process based on them. However, I found that I could introduce multi and digital media to deliver the content in a better way for all the groups. As a result, their response to this new approach to traditional art techniques was very well received and profitable for all of them.
Unfortunately, the classes were just 5 days long and we could not delve into the approach to digital and multimedia very far. However, after the course they learned the content and experienced great feelings thanks to multimedia presentation (animations, music, video, etc)
On one hand, the advantages of choosing photography are accuracy, multiplicity of reproduction, and instantaneity. In addition, capturing the essence of any subject matter by pushing a button is a very good option because it avoids time-consuming process creating sketches, drawings or paintings.
On the other hand, the biggest disadvantage of this media is that I will know if the obtained material is good or bad almost by the end of the photographic process. Further more the limitations of this media are, the required access to digital equipment (computer and printer) or photo studio, and the knowledge and skills to master the photographic process, including software and hardware if it is involved or required.
Since the invention of personal computers, digital processes, and Internet became available and accessible to almost everybody, digital media is unique in that it allows people to express their ideas, concepts, thoughts, and situations with almost no limits including geographic location.
In my experience, the use of digital media in education has changed the way of thinking inside and outside of the classroom. Because we can create, edit, share and deliver the final material with high standards of presentation worldwide.
I would like to learn in the Digital Media for Art Educators class about the use of digital tools (software and Hardware) to improve student’s process of learning and have a better understanding of digital media as related to Art.
I had the chance to teach different art classes to students from six to fourteen years old. Some of the class curriculum required us to use traditional material and the skill building process based on them. However, I found that I could introduce multi and digital media to deliver the content in a better way for all the groups. As a result, their response to this new approach to traditional art techniques was very well received and profitable for all of them.
Unfortunately, the classes were just 5 days long and we could not delve into the approach to digital and multimedia very far. However, after the course they learned the content and experienced great feelings thanks to multimedia presentation (animations, music, video, etc)
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