I have used most of these 19 web-based and traditional pieces of software. They were selected because art students can use them to create, manipulate and/or promote their artwork. These technologies fall into three different categories: photography, video and web software. Although I believe that art will always be a subject that allows students to use their hands, more and more artists are using technology in one way or another to create. I have compiled a few categories for these programs. Below are the categories and a brief description of each program
- Photo Editing Software
- Adobe Photoshop
- The premier software for photo manipulation. There is no limit to what you can do with this program. The only downfall is that it is extremely expensive.
- Adobe Illustrator
- The best of the best when it comes to creating anything with words and pictures. Also extremely expensive, but you get what you pay for.
- Web-based software that allows you to "filter" your photos. Very popular with social media. Not nearly as useful as photoshop or illustrator, but it is free.
- Gimp
- Download-able software that is very similar to photoshop only not as user-friendly. The best thing about gimp is that it is free.
- Photo Sharing Software
- Picasa
- Download-able software that allows users to organize, edit and share photos. Picasa also allows users to comment and critique other's photos.
- Flickr
- Web site that allows users to share and comment on photos. Flickr users can join communities and connect with other who are interested in similar style and subject matter.
- Video Editing Software
- Adobe After Effects
- Very sophisticated software that allows users to edit their videos. After Effects is the industry leader in video editing. It is also the industry leader in price and, like all adobe programs, it is very expensive.
- iMovie
- User friendly way to compile, edit and upload videos. iMovie is not as comprehensive as After Effects, and it comes with iLife.
- Video Sharing Software
- YouTube
- Extremely popular site that allows everyone to share their stories though video. One hour of video is uploaded to YouTube every second. YouTube also allows users to comment and do a small amount of editing to their videos. YouTube is free to use.
- Vimeo
- Website that is very similar, but not as popular, as YouTube. Free and allows users to watch and comment on others videos.
- Video Creation Software
- Voki
- Free software that allows users to create videos by constructing, manipulating and giving voice to avatars. The bare-bones version of Voki is free.
- Xtranormal
- Storytelling website that allows users to control avatars motions and voice. Upgrades cost, but he basic program is free.
- Photo Based Storytelling Software
- Prezi
- Free presentation software that allows users to apply videos and photos to tell an interactive story. (see above)
- Blabberize
- Fun, free website that lets users create a story by having photos talk.
- Animoto
- Website that lets users tell stories with photos and video clips. Animoto is free and user friendly.
- Storybird
- Free site that lets users create online books to read and share.
- Website Creation Software
- Adobe Flash
- Very complex and expensive program that lets users create interactive videos for websites.
- Adobe DreamWeaver
- The best web design software there is, once again, you get what you pay for with Adobe.
- iWeb
- User friendly program that allows users to drag and drop images and create websites. iWeb comes with iLife.
More and more, technology is becoming an essential part of the classroom. The visual arts classroom is no different. The programs mentioned above are just the tip of the iceberg. There are many other programs available that aid artists, and there will be more to come. Technology is the way of the future. Therefore, it is important for art students to become familiar with these programs early in their schooling.
David, I really love your graphic - not only because it has an interactive and "fun" feel with the use of Prezi, but also because you've got the various types of tools split up into different categories to "chunk" a lot of information into manageable parts.
ReplyDeleteDistinguishing by your content area (art) is helpful for students, too - they can take learning into their own hands with use of this graphic! It is user-friendly and user-ready!
This is really well done. Your graphic is spectacular. I love how you made it zoom in and out. It is nice to learn more about how technology tools fit into art curriculum and what tools you would choose as an art educator. Very informative- thanks!
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ReplyDeleteGreat Prezi on the art web tools for photography, video, and web creation. As a fellow art teacher, it's interesting to see some tools that I haven't ever used! I do agree with you that art should, and likely will, always involve using your hands to create, it is amazing what is out there for art creation and editing online!
This is very well done, David! You did a really great job in both selecting resources and presenting them. I have heard of or used most of these resources, and the ones I have not used before I now have a better understanding of what they are thanks to your descriptions.
ReplyDeleteI really liked your presentation. Great job!
ReplyDeleteDavid, I really like your comprehensive list of useful sites. It's interesting to see how technology is being integrated into the arts.
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