TECHNOLOGY-BASED ARTS (Computer/Digital Arts) Photogrid Magic Mirro Booth Picsart FaceApp Pic Monkey What do you know about computer/digital 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. The early experimenters were not necessarily artists, so who were they? Thus, the early experimenters were not necessarily artists, but engineers and scientists who had access to and experience with the hardware needed. 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. Do you think digital art is truly 'true art'? Why or why not? 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. What do artists use to create computer/digital art? 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 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 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 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. Mobile Photography Defined Mobile Photography is the art of photography using a smartphone or mobile device. It is a modern art form. It is discreet, intimate, and always accessible to capture a moment. Some of the Image Manipulation Programs and applications that run on today’s android devices are the following: Art Elements in the Technology Based Production 1. Rhythm 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. 2. Balance Balance in art refers to the use of 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. 3. 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. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. Let’s Check 1. RHYTHM 2. BALANCE 3. EMPHASIS 4. PROPORTION 5. VARIETY 6. MOVEMENT
