Creative Arts - Digital Arts A
Length of Course
Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Nil
Subject Description
In Digital Arts A students will explore the intersection of composition and painting in a dynamic subject that delves into the world of digital art and the creative process behind it. This course intertwines the traditional painting principles with the digital technological tools and techniques. Students will learn to harness the power of digital tools, such as graphic tablets and softwareapplications, to create visually interesting and expressive artwork.
Throughout the course, students will explore various aspects of composition, including balance, colour harmony, perspective, and focal points, while also discovering the techniques and methods employed in digital painting. They will learn to create and manipulate digital brushes, layers, and textures to bring to life their artistic visions.
The subject encourages experimentation and individual expression, allowing students to develop their unique artistic style and explore their own choice of diverse subject matter. It provides an opportunity for students to engage in analysis of their own work and that of their peers, fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
Students will have gained an understanding of visual conventions including the principles of composition and painting within the digital realm.
They will have developed a portfolio of digital artwork, showcasing their technical skills, refined techniques, creative thinking, the ability to identify the influence of other artists and artistic growth.
This subject not only equips students with the necessary skills to excel in digital art but also nurtures their artistic sensibility and fosters a lifelong passion for creative expression.
- Photoshop Collaboration – working with both digital painting, vectors and photography to produce a piece which make the observer question what is real and what is not.
- Photo Bashing – using photos and digital painting to create texture, lighting and reference images.
- Final Product and Folio – the documentation and production of a digital product of the students’ own choice.
Stage 1 Creative Arts
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