Technology in the Art Class

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Technology can play a crucial role in the art classroom and in the overall art community. Technology can allow for further opportunities for creation, sharing, and communication in art and art making. In art, there are many different types of technology that can be used as tools for various types of art production. Some examples of types of art that use technology are digital painting and drawing, three-dimensional modeling, photography, general forms of editing and photoshop, video art, and more. These art processes rely on technology for their processes and usually for the presentation of the work. Technology has also allowed for the development of further communication between artists, art historians, and the general community. For example, many forums and discussion platforms have been created and maintained in the art community to discuss processes and various art topics. Technology has been used in art history to use analytical tools to shed light on the creative processes from idea to artwork throughout the years. Technology has also been used in art history in more fun and engaging ways for the general community through the creation of interactive, online art museums and art exhibits. This has allowed for people all over the world to explore, experience, and learn about art from museums around the world. Overall, technology in art has created a multitude of new opportunities for creative processes, discussion, and sharing of art, art-making, art history, and more.

In my future classroom, I plan to utilize and teach the numerous ways that technology can be used as a tool and as a form of communication in art. I plan to teach lessons using technology and exploring the various art-making and communication processes that require technology. Technology is always improving and consistently becoming more involved in everyday life, even for children. Working to teach and incorporate technology into art and art-making will help to better prepare children for their lives after school, no matter what path they choose to pursue.