Music and Art in the Music and Art in the classroomclassroom

A PowerPoint by:A PowerPoint by:Brandon PowellBrandon PowellCallie KnousCallie KnousHeather KinseyHeather KinseyStephanie CoxStephanie CoxSarah PrichardSarah PrichardJenna DatoJenna Dato

Introduction Over the years, technology has provided tools, materials,

and processes that aided artists’ creative expression. Example: The photograph in music and camera in visual arts.

The next logical step into the evolution of the art would be integration of computers into the world of visual and performing arts.

The next logical step into the evolution of the art would be integration of computers into the world of visual and performing arts.

Issues and Problems Common to Art and Music Education

1. Bringing new technology into the world of music and art will open the door to new ideas and philosophies about art and musical concepts.

2. Educators of art and music are particularly well positioned to help students develop skills critical producers and critical consumers of electronic media.

3. Use of new technology at school will prepare students to be competitive in the workplace of tomorrow.

4. Students and teachers need to assess which, if any, technology is best suitable for a project.

The ability to make informed decisions about choosing, purchasing, installing, integrating, and maintaining the following technologies must be considered essential for any music teacher working in an environment where technology is fully integrated.

Electronic musical instruments, sound recording and reinforcement equipmentComputer hardwareOther related furnitureHigh speed internet and emailAge appropriate software for students

Software for the Teacher

All programs used by the students Advanced level MIDI sequencer/ digital

audio recorder-editor/ notation program Information management software Reference library of other software under

consideration for future curricular use.

Technology to Support Self-Paced LearningTechnology to Support Self-Paced Learning

-Most CD-ROM based programs can be used to self--Most CD-ROM based programs can be used to self-pacedpaced

learning and for more detailed instruction.learning and for more detailed instruction. -Practica Musica can be used as a music tutorial.

-Interactivity and multimedia are great tools for theclassroom but cannot replace a teacher’s supervision.

Technology to Support Skills Practice

-Most programs are good for practicing skills. Theycan hold records so students can work on specifictopics at different times.

Technology to Support the General Technology to Support the General

Music CurriculumMusic Curriculum - Sequencing program allow students to compose musiceven if they do not have much musical background.

- They can also listen to and change what they havecomposed

- General Music can be enhanced by using technology.It allows students to interact more than just readingabout theories. They get hands on experience withouthaving to learn all the music fundamentals likereading music.

- There are also videos and DVD’s available to use asteaching aids in general music classes.

Interdisciplinary Strategies Interdisciplinary Strategies

-Multimedia-based projects can always include musicwithout being about music. You can integrate this intoeveryday studies.

Issues and Problems in Art EducationIssues and Problems in Art Education(Academic vs. Studio)(Academic vs. Studio)

Public Schools-Public Schools-Focus more on producing art Focus more on producing art

products.products.Rarely focus on introducing Rarely focus on introducing

students to other aspects of art:students to other aspects of art:Art historyArt history

Aesthetic principlesAesthetic principlesCriticismCriticism

Problem:At the end of elementary school and certainly middle school, children

with strong artistic talent and ability are pushed into elective type classes where other students take the same class as a “blow off” and

an easy “A”.

Problem:At the end of elementary school and certainly middle school, children

with strong artistic talent and ability are pushed into elective type classes where other students take the same class as a “blow off” and

an easy “A”.

DD * * BB * * AA * * EE(Discipline-Based Art Education)(Discipline-Based Art Education)

DBAE want to give students 4 kinds of broad and cultured experiences with works of art:DBAE want to give students 4 kinds of broad and cultured experiences with works of art:

Making art (art production)Responding to and making judgments about properties and qualities in visual forms (art criticism)Acquiring knowledge about the contributions of artists and art to culture and society (art history)

Making art (art production)Responding to and making judgments about properties and qualities in visual forms (art criticism)Acquiring knowledge about the contributions of artists and art to culture and society (art history)

How technology is Integrated into How technology is Integrated into Art EducationArt Education

Use technology to produce and manipulate images.Use technology to produce and manipulate images. ScannersScanners CamcordersCamcorders VCRVCR Digital imagingDigital imaging

Use technology to support graphic Use technology to support graphic design.design. -- Adobe Photoshop-- Adobe Photoshop

-- Animation software-- Animation software --Movie-clip software--Movie-clip software

Use technology to support graphic Use technology to support graphic design.design. -- Adobe Photoshop-- Adobe Photoshop

-- Animation software-- Animation software --Movie-clip software--Movie-clip softwareUse technology to support desktop publishing with

graphics. -- Create brochures for your school, business, or organizations. -- Involve student body and the use of technology to create a school newsletter. -- These activities can be considered a kind of internship to prepare for actual jobs in the “real world”

Use technology to support desktop publishing with graphics.

-- Create brochures for your school, business, or organizations. -- Involve student body and the use of technology to create a school newsletter. -- These activities can be considered a kind of internship to prepare for actual jobs in the “real world”

ReferencesReferences

http://artsegde.kennedy-center.org/artsedge.htmlhttp://www.nga.gov/education/education.htmhttp://sunsite.unc.edu/wm/

http://artsegde.kennedy-center.org/artsedge.htmlhttp://www.nga.gov/education/education.htmhttp://sunsite.unc.edu/wm/