ARt 305 Projects
Podcast
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Making this podcast was a fun and interesting experience. I have always wondered how hard it would be to make a podcast recording. With Audacity, it was an easy to learn process. I did have a bit of trouble when I wanted to merge two pieces of my audio together. I had to learn how to silence a clip on one track while cutting another track and laying it in the spot I had removed from the first. Getting the timing down and having it be a smooth transition was a bit tricky.
I could see myself using this type of project in my classroom in a similar way. I think it is a great way for students to learn about something new or to present information about themselves or their work. Seeing as technology is so prevalent in the current and upcoming generations of learners, this would be a project they could relate to and would be exciting for them to learn.
I could see myself using this type of project in my classroom in a similar way. I think it is a great way for students to learn about something new or to present information about themselves or their work. Seeing as technology is so prevalent in the current and upcoming generations of learners, this would be a project they could relate to and would be exciting for them to learn.
Group Project
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Overall, I enjoyed this group project. I think it was very helpful to have specific roles that the group could distribute amongst ourselves. It created expectations for each member than everyone in my group followed through on. I was in charge of the lesson plan. This was my first attempt at writing one on my own and it wasn't as hard as I anticipated it being. I thought that it would be difficult to organize my thoughts onto the page and structure it in a way that would make sense to someone else. The template helped a lot with this. The most difficult part of creating the plan was writing objectives to match the chosen standards. The standards I had chosen were so similarly worded that it was hard to explain in my own words how they were in fact, different. It was also tricky to fill in the day by day plan. Having only taken art classes in college where after the initial instruction, each day is usually a work day, it was hard to think of how to fill each day with something productive and meaningful for a high school classroom.
Even with the small difficulties, I think our presentation went well. I fully believe that this could be used as a lesson plan in a real classroom. My favorite part of the way we structured the project is the variety of options we give the students in terms of what mediums they can use. It allows for students of many different art backgrounds to come together and express their creativity and see others expressions on the same topic.
Even with the small difficulties, I think our presentation went well. I fully believe that this could be used as a lesson plan in a real classroom. My favorite part of the way we structured the project is the variety of options we give the students in terms of what mediums they can use. It allows for students of many different art backgrounds to come together and express their creativity and see others expressions on the same topic.
3D model
For my 3D model project, I chose to make a cat head. This was a fun project and I enjoyed doing something that I have never tried before. I at first tried to use TinkerCad but had a lot of trouble with it so I switched over to Sculpt GL. This program still had a learning curve but was much easier to manipulate. It was fun learning all the tools the program has to offer. The next time I try to make a 3D model, I will avoid doing such fine details. I had made whiskers and a loop on the top of the head (to put a string through) but either of them transferred when printing.
I think that this is a fun assignment to do in art classrooms. Especially from a technology standpoint, 3D printing is something that would be both fun and valuable for students to learn. I wish that I had the chance to do it earlier in my art education.
I think that this is a fun assignment to do in art classrooms. Especially from a technology standpoint, 3D printing is something that would be both fun and valuable for students to learn. I wish that I had the chance to do it earlier in my art education.
Animation
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Making a stop motion video was really fun, but also challenging. I have a stop motion film before but this one proved to be more difficult than the last. I had the hardest time with having my photos be consistent in position and lighting. I made a set up for my camera, but because I chose to use paper, it was hard to move just one piece at a time. I did however like using Imovie to complete the project. The last time I tried stop motion, I was required to use Adobe programs and it was much more challenging and not as user friendly. If I am to ever make another stop motion or animation, I think I will choose a different medium. Clay looks like much more work at the start, but looks easier to manipulate in a smooth way.
Animation is an important part of the art classroom and this type of assignment is a great starting point. It is really up to the student to decide what level of difficulty they want to tackle which I think gives a lot of freedom for creativity.
Animation is an important part of the art classroom and this type of assignment is a great starting point. It is really up to the student to decide what level of difficulty they want to tackle which I think gives a lot of freedom for creativity.
tutorial
For my tutorial project, I chose to make Christmas ornaments. I wanted to do something that combined art with cooking and thought this was the perfect fit. This was a fun project but I did have a little bit of trouble after I was done filming. I was unaware that Imovie cannot use .mov files, which is all that I had. I tried to troubleshoot and find a converter online, but was unsuccessful. I ended up having to use my Ipad to put all my clips together. While it did not turn out the way that I thought it would, I learned how to use Imovie on a new device. I had no idea that using the Ipad could give me the product it did. This was a great lesson in technology!
I would love to use this assignment in an art classroom. I think it is a valuable source of learning about technology. From learning how to shoot a video well, to uploading onto YouTube, there is a lot to learn here.
I would love to use this assignment in an art classroom. I think it is a valuable source of learning about technology. From learning how to shoot a video well, to uploading onto YouTube, there is a lot to learn here.