Arts

Quarter 2 – Module 1:
TECHNOLOGY-BASED ARTS
(Computer/Digital Arts)
Lesson
Computer/Digital Arts
1 (Technology-based Arts)

Technology-based art is essentially computer-generated and/or manipulated.

With technology being a fundamental force in the development and evolution of art,
they are interlinked to each other.

Computer arts or digital arts first came on the scene in the early 1960s.
Understandably, this was due to the technology that was constantly developing.
Thus, the early experimenters were not necessarily artists, but engineers and
scientists who had access to and experience with the hardware needed.

What I Need to Know

There were questions as to whether it was, in fact “true art” since it made use
of electronic and mechanical devices, rather than the artist’s own hand to produce
the images and effects. Within a few years, however, there was a general acceptance
of digital art as an exciting and thought-provoking form of modern art. Today,
people are more involved in taking pictures – selfie, groupie, formal or informal,
editing pictures and uploading in different social media platforms. In fact, people are
generating income in a very creative presentation of their arts through digital ways.

Digital Arts Defined

Digital Arts describe technological arts, with fluid boundaries offering many
possible interpretations of the terminology. As such, we now prefer the terms digital
art and new media which can be used interchangeably with some nuances. In other
words, while some works rely on digital tools to magnify an already-existing medium,
others use as digital technology as an intrinsic and indissociable component in the
making of the artifact.

Technology-Based Art

Computer/Digital Art

 Mobile Phone Art

 Computer generated Images
 Today’s computer artists employ the ever-expanding powers of image
manipulation programs and applications to create an amazing artwork which can
appear in an entire range of media whether as a physical output or a virtual
experience.

Computer/digital arts make use of electronic and mechanical devices, rather

than the artist’s own hand, to produce the desired images and effects. Thus, these
are definitely technology-based art forms.

In recent decades, personal gadgets such as laptops, tablets, and android

phones have incorporated the artistic capabilities of the large-scale computers. So it
is now possible for anyone to be a digital artist.

MOBILE PHONE ARTS DEFINED

The mobile phone that you

constantly hold has evolved from a
mere communication tool, to a
creative device that allows you to
generate original works of art for
an entire range of purposes.

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Mobile phones can store personal photographs and videos that you can
manipulate with a myriad of special effects, both visual and auditory.

They could also be school projects or reports that require you to combine
images, incorporate text, and even include simple animation.

The wonder of it all is that

you can do all these right on your
own mobile devices, particularly the
new generation models known as
android tablets, phones, and a
combination of both called
“phablets”.
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The tasks that traditional photo editors used to perform manually – cropping,
retouching, airbrushing are now just a few of the many editing effects done for you
with split-second ease at the click of the mouse, a keyboard command, or a few taps
and drags of your finger on a touch screen.
Below are some of the mobile application programs that run on today’s android devices:

Flipagram - allows you to “bring photos to life”.

Doodle Booth - an Ipad application that enables you to “doodle”.

Photo Collage - allows you to make collage, incorporate photos, stickers,

texts and frames.

Photo Grid - allows you to make a collage out of images from your
photo gallery.

Photo Booth - an application for taking photos and videos using an Ipad
mini.

Instagram - snap a photo, choose from among the available filters,

and share via Facebook.

Pic Monkey - a free online photo editing tool that provides filters,
frames, texts, and effects.

Pixlr - a powerful, free online image editor.

What’s More

Art Elements in the Technology Based Production

Rhythm
Rhythm in art is possibly one of the most difficult and most important
ingredients required for building an interesting composition. Just like in music, the
music we hear and the different beats produce a physical reaction from us, making
us move our bodies to the rhythm, allowing us to express the inner sensations sound
produced. It is often referred to as the principles of organization or design principles.
Rhythm refers to the movement or the visual flow within a certain piece. It is
sometimes also referred to as a tempo or a beat created that invites the eye to enter
into the journey of the artist’s soul.

Balance
Balance in art refers to the use artistic elements such as line, texture, color,
and form in the creation of artworks in a way that renders visual stability. In general
terms, balance refers to the equilibrium of different elements. However, in art and
design, balance does not necessarily imply a complete visual or even physical
equilibrium of forms around a center of the composition, but rather an arrangement
of forms that evokes the sense of balance in viewers. Balance is important as it
brings visual harmony, rhythm and coherence to artwork, and it confirms its
completeness.
There are few types of balance, and they are as follows:

Symmetry – a form of balance achieved by the use of identical balance

compositional units on either side of a vertical axis within the picture
plane.
Approximate Symmetry - a form of balance achieved by the use of similarly
balanced compositional units on either side of a vertical axis within the
picture plane.

Radial Symmetry – a form of balance that is even, radiating out from a central
point to all four quadrants of the shape’s constraining plane.
Asymmetry – a form of balance attained when the visual units on balance either side
of the vertical axis are not identical, but are placed in positions within
the picture plane.

Emphasis
Emphasis is a principle of arts which refers to the use of visual elements to
draw attention to a certain area, usually a focal point, in an artwork. There are many
ways you could go about using emphasis in your art. Usually, it involves contrasting

different elements against each other. For example, a bright red object will stand out
among dull gray background or a straight line among curve lines, or a round object
among circular objects.

Proportion
Proportion is the comparison of dimensions or distribution of forms. It is the
relationship in scale between one element and another, or between a whole object
and one of its parts. Differing proportions with a composition can relate to different
kinds of balance or symmetry, and can help establish visual weight and depth.

Variety
Variety is the compliment to unity and harmony, and is needed to create
visual interest. Without unity and harmony, an image is chaotic and “unreadable”,
without variety it is dull and uninteresting. Good design is achieved through the
balance of unity and variety; the elements need to be alike enough so we perceive
them as a belonging together and different enough to be interesting.

Movement
Movement is the path our eyes follow when we look at a work of art, and is
generally very important to keep a viewer’s eyes engaged in the work. Without
movement artwork becomes stagnant. A few good strategies to evoke a sense of
movement (among many others) are using diagonal lines, placing shapes so that they
extend beyond the boundaries of the picture plane, and using changing values.
Below are the different examples of pictures taken by the author to show how each
element is being played.

Rhythm

The rhythm in
photography strongly
structures an image. Often,
the rhythm of a photo
generates a movement.
Picture taken at Camiguin, Whilte Island.

Balance

An image is balanced when

subject areas command a
viewer’s attention equally.

No copyright issue, picture taken at

Sumilao, Bukidnon.

Emphasis
The subject used to attract the
viewer’s attention to a
particular area or object.

No copyright issue, picture taken at Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

Proportion
Proportion is used in
photography to give the illusion
that something is different in
size, but still makes the photo
fit together.
 Taken by the author at Kinawe, Libona, Bukidnon

Variety
Another element which can be
played by the photographer by
observing many elements in a
picture, it can be sizes, colors
or the subject itself.

Taken by the author at Claveria,Misamis Oriental

Movement

Lines and patterns create a

sense of motion.

Taken by the author at Gango, Libona, Bukidnon

With the use of any android or smart phones, take a picture of anything
related to nature, people or any subject as you wish. Apply any of the editing tools
found in your camera phone settings (eg. crop, filter, adjust sharpness/brightness,
doodle, stickers).
Using any of the applications installed in your available device(s), experiment
with different effects and features to modify your saved images or illustrations. Make
a presentation of your pictures and apply background music. Share your output to
your teacher.

Check the sample below. (Pictures on the first row are original and pictures on the
second row are edited.) No copyright issue of these pictures. All are captured by the author himself.

First Row
 Second Row

Assessment

Multiple Choice:
Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. It is known as the computer-generated and or manipulated form of art.
a. computer art
b. digital art
c. technology-based art
d. visual art
2. In what year did computer/digital arts begin?
a. early 1950’s
b. early 1940’s
c. early 1960’s
d. early 1920’s
3. What do you call an artist who produces artworks through digital ways?
a. digital artist
b. digital art worker
c. digital worker
d. digital photographer
4. The following are some of the basic elements of technology-based arts,
except one.
a. balance
b. harmony
c. proportion
d. dimension
5. The word “phablet” came from the words___________.
a. phone and laptop
b. phone and tablet
c. smartphones and tablet
d. photoshoot
6. The following apps can be used for editing a mobile photo, except one.
a. artweaver
b. doodle booth
c. flipagram
d. photogrid
7. Which of the following applications for android phones allows you to
make a collage?
 a. doodle booth
b. flipagram
c. pixlr
d. photogrid

8. This app allows you to make collages, stickers, text and frames.
a. doodle booth
b. flipagram
c. instagram
d. pic collage
9. It is known as a computer-generated and or manipulated form of art.
a. computer art
b. digital art
c. technology-based art
d. visual art
10. Which photo application enables you to enhance, transform and
share your photos?
a. doodle booth
b. flipagram
c. instagram
d. snapseed
11. It is an Ipad application that enables you to “doodle” on images.
a. doodle booth
b. flipagram
c. instagram
d. snapseed
12. It is a kind of art that makes use of electronic and mechanical devices,
rather than the artist’s own hand.
a. computer graphics
b. computer/digital art
c. technology-based art
d. visual art
13.______is a tool that allows you to generate original works of art aside from
communication.
a. book
b. coloring materials
c. computer generated arts
d. mobile phones
14. ______ is an application for taking photos and videos using Ipad or Ipad
mini.
a. photo booth
b. pic collage
c. pic monkey
d. pixlr
15. The following media can be considered computer/digital arts, except
one.
a. computer generated images
b. digital photography
 c. mobile phone
d. paint brush

Computer/Digital Arts
Activity - Applying Basic Editing

There are lots of editing application softwares available online where you can
freely download. Also, our android phones are installed with a default application
ready for editing pictures. You just need to familiarize the settings of your android
phones. Edit, filter, splash, blur, are just some of the common and basic editing
processes you can explore. The editing processes the boundaries of the phone to
create graphic illustrations and designs. Look at the images below:

Original Edited
Picture taken by the author during a sunset at Agusan Canyon,Manolo Fortich,Bukidnon. The picture on the right is an edited version of
the original shown on the left.

References

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