ACTIVITY 1: Media What? (Brainstorming the media arts)
OverviewStudents refresh their understanding of the role of art and gain an appreciation of the key roles media arts play in their lives. Students review and reinforce the elements of media art and concepts. Students work collaboratively in a class discussion setting to explore the world of media arts in our culture.
ExpectationsOverall Expectations:
Theory THV.01 - explain the elements and principles of media arts as they apply to their own work and the work of others; THV.03 - demonstrate an understanding of conventions as they apply to the practice of media arts production; ANV.01 - use the stages of critical analysis to examine and discuss the aesthetic and compositional components of current and historical media artworks; ANV.02 - identify the impact of media artworks and productions on themselves and their community; ANV.03 - identify the function of media art in society. Specific Expectations: TH1.02 - identify and describe elements and principles borrowed from traditional art disciplines as found in media art; TH1.03 - recognize and use vocabulary specific to media art; TH2.03 - identify and describe the influences and contributions of various art forms to media artworks and productions; AN1.03 - use correctly an appropriate vocabulary (e.g., framing, digital photography, imaging) to discuss media art in group settings; AN2.01 - identify and explain, orally and in writing, how various examples of media art have had an effect on their lives; AN2.03 - exhibit or perform effectively media art-works or productions in individual and group settings for a variety of audiences (e.g., peers, community, teacher); AN4.01 - demonstrate group skills as leaders, participants, and/or evaluators. |
ContentWhy study the media arts?
This is an important question to ask before you start to explore the non-traditional mediums involved in media arts. Having a clearer idea of what media art is and how it is applied will help you to get the most from this course. What knowledge do you already have of media arts? You may know more than you think! You are constantly exposed to examples of media art on a daily basis. In the assignment section, you will brainstorm your knowledge base of the media arts and compare how they differ from the traditional visual arts. Media Art In the mid 20th century (mid 1900’s), the use of non-traditional media became widely accepted among artists. Non-traditional art practices allowed artists to create work without relying on traditional medium such as paint. Media art was considered a non-traditional discipline and now includes art practices such as: computer art, animation, digital photography, sound art, video art, performance art, and installation art. In the assignment section, you will review your ideas about media art and then share your answers so that your peers and teacher can get to know you a little better. Once your response has been shared in class, you will respond to the answers of your peers. Before any of that happens, you will need to review some strategies for successful brainstorming. Consider the following brainstorming strategies when you map out your knowledge of media arts:
Work Smart Brainstorming Techniques to Boost Creativity
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