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TECHNOLOGY-BASED ARTS
(Computer/Digital Arts)
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 Lesson
Computer/Digital Arts
1 (Technology-Based Arts)

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
the nature of Technology-based Arts. The scope of this module permits it to be used in
many

different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary
level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the
textbook you are now using.

The module contains one main lesson,

• Lesson 1 – Computer/Digital Arts

- Mobile Phone Arts
- Computer Generated Images
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. identify art elements in the technology-based production arts; and distinct
characteristics of arts during the 21st century in terms of
- production,
- functionality, and
- range of audience reach;
2. discusses the concept that technology is an effective and vibrant tool for
empowering a person to express his or her ideas, goals and advocacies which elicit
immediate action;
3. familiarize the following android phone applications:
- Pixlr,
- Pic collage,
- Photo grid,
- Doodle booth,
- Photo booth,
- Flipagram,
- Picsart,
- Snapseed,
- Instagram and, - Pic monkey.
 WHAT I KNOW
Direction: Choose the letter only of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.

1. 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
2. The following are some of the basic elements of technology-based arts, except one.
a. balance
b. dimension
c. harmony
d. proportion
3. The word “phablet” came from the words___________.
a. phone and laptop
b. phone and tablet
c. photoshoot
d. smartphones and tablet
4. In what year did computer/digital arts begin?

a. early 1920’s
b. early 1940’s
c. early 1950’s
d. early 1960’s
5. The following media can be considered computer/digital arts, except one.
a. computer generated images
b. digital photography
c. mobile phone
d. paint brush
6. It is an Ipad application that enables you to “doodle” on images.
a. doodle booth
b. flipagram
c. instagram
d. snapseed
7. Which of the following applications for android phones allows you to make a collage?
a. doodle booth
b. flipagram
C. photogrid
d. pixlr

8. It is a kind of art that make use of electronic and mechanical devices, rather than the
artist’s own hand.
a. computer/digital art
b. computer graphics
c. technology-based art
d. visual art

9. 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
10. The following applications can be used for editing a mobile photo, except one.
a. artweaver
b. doodle booth
c. flipagram
d. photogrid
11. Which photo application enables you to enhance, transform and share your photos?
a. doodle booth
b. flipagram
c. instagram
d. snapseed
12. This app allows you to make collages, stickers, text and frames.
a. doodle booth
b. flipagram
c. instagram
d. pic collage
13. What do you call an artist who produces artworks through digital ways?
a. digital artist
b. digital art worker
c. digital photographer
d. digital worker
14.______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
15. ______ is an application for taking photos and videos using Ipad or Ipad mini.
a. photo booth c. pic monkey
b. pic collage d. pixlr

WHAT’S IN

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.

What’s New
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 alreadyexisting 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 ArtComputer Generated Images

What is It
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.

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”.

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.
 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.
 What I Have Learned
1. _____________________ is computer generated or manipulated visual arts.
2. Computer/digital arts first came on the scene in the early __________.
3. Computer/digital art is a _________________________________.
4. The evolution of mobile phones connotes the development of ___________.
5. The word “________________” came from the word phones and tablets.
6. Editing pictures in an android phone can be done online and __________.
7. Example of computer/digital arts are:
7.______________,8._________________,9._______________,10. ____________
11. ________________is an on line photo editing tool that provides filters.
12. ______ personal photographs and videos that you can manipulate.
13. An artist who produces artworks through digital ways are called _____.
14. __________________ allows you to “bring photos to life”.
15. An _______________operating system used in most of the mobile phones.

What I Can Do
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).
Paste your output on another sheet of paper.

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 through “Bluetooth” or “Share It” application.
Check the sample below.

First

Second

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 c. technology-based art

b. digital art d. visual art 2. In

what year did computer/digital arts begin?
a. early 1950’s c. early 1960’s
b. early 1940’s d. early 1920’s
3. What do you call an artist who produces artworks through digital ways?
a. digital artist c. digital worker
b. digital art worker d. digital photographer
4. The following are some of the basic elements of technology-based arts,
except one.
a. balance c. proportion
b. harmony d. dimension
5. The word “phablet” came from the words___________.
a. phone and laptop c. smartphones and tablet
b. phone and tablet d. photoshoot
6. The following apps can be used for editing a mobile photo, except one.
a. artweaver c. flipagram
b. doodle booth d. photogrid
7. Which of the following applications for android phones allows you to make a
collage?
a. doodle booth c. pixlr
b. flipagram d. photogrid
8. This app allows you to make collages, stickers, text and frames.
a. doodle booth c. instagram
b. flipagram d. pic collage
9. It is known as a computer-generated and or manipulated form of art.
a. computer art c. technology-based art
b. digital art d. visual art
10. Which photo application enables you to enhance, transform and share your photos?
a. doodle booth c. instagram
b. flipagram d. snapseed
11. It is an Ipad application that enables you to “doodle” on images.
a. doodle booth c. instagram
b. flipagram 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 c. technology-based art
b. computer/digital art d. visual art
13.______is a tool that allows you to generate original works of art aside from
communication.
a. book c. computer generated arts
b. coloring materials d. mobile phones
14. ______ is an application for taking photos and videos using Ipad or Ipad mini.
a. photo booth c. pic monkey
b. pic collage 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

Additional Activities

Activity 1. Ready 1,2,3 Click - Take pictures about the given

subjects on the first column. Choose only one best shot for every subject. Do not edit
yet. Print and mount it on the second column. Based on the given modification on the
third column, edit the original photo then print. The first one is done for you

Subject Original Modified / Edited

1. Nature

Black and White

2. People Crop

3. Places Sticker

4. Livelihood Blur

5. Culture Paint

6. Student Rotate

7. Teacher Adjust Contrast

8. Building Label/Text

9. Toy Multiple Mirror

10. Playground Color Retained on

Selected Portions
11. Vehicle Pencil Sketch

12. Church Adjust Brightness

13. Family/Guardian Apply Frames/Border

14. Books Collage

15. Bayanihan Spirit Completely different

color
Activity 2 - 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