Unit 5: Digital Artist
UNIT OBJECTIVES:
- The learner will be able to identify the categories and jobs involved in making a digital art.
- The learner will define key terms that relate to artwork and professionalism of the digital world.
- The learner will complete various creative tasks/research to broaden knowledge of the following areas.
Professional in Reference:
Background: Connecticut native Annie Leibovitz was born on October 2, 1949. While painting at the San Francisco Art Institute, she took night classes in photography which led her to do work for Rolling Stone magazine in 1970. After working there for 3 years she became Rolling Stone’s chief photographer. 10 years later, she had shot 142 covers. She parted ways with Rolling Stones and in 1983, she joined the staff at Vanity Fair. In 1998 she also began working regularly for Vogue.
Lesson 1: Photographer
General Description: Photography as an art requires more than just recording images. Photographers capture moments in time that record an event or tell a story. They may specialize in advertising, wedding, portraiture and product photography, to name a few. Photographic techniques, knowledge in lighting equipment and experience in photo-enhancing software. These craftsmen often need to market their services to clients. Keeping a professional portfolio documenting and showcasing their work is essential.
Predicted Average Salary: $40,000 a year
Assignment: Using either a pet or person in your vicinity, create a scene in which each setting is embodied: 1) Heroism 2) Happiness 3) Sorrow
Each of these photos will be edited on Instagram or another editing photo editing program. Describe your rational as to aspects such as the placement of props, adjustment of lighting, editing decisions and filters utilized. How do they fit each category specifically?
Lesson 2: Compositor
General Description: Compiling multiple sources together in one but typically used to describe someone who works with typography, photography and illustration. Interchangeable with typesetters and graphic designer - See Graphic Designer in the Designer Unit
Predicted Average Salary: $67,000 a year
Assignments: List every art medium that you can think of. Get specific! This can be printed out images, text, drawing materials, painting, etc. Now decorate the front of your sketchbook with every material that you have access too. The design has to be reflective distinguishable of who you are as a person.
Lesson 3: 3-D Modeler
General Description: One who creates three-dimensional computer models. These models represent an object from all angles, and give viewers the ability to digitally enhance those angles so they can better understand the object. Skills as a 3D Modeler are demanded in many types of industries. This complex process is typically used to create 3D models for television, the motion pictures, the video games, websites, advertising, science, architectural and engineering (to name a few).
Predicted Average Salary: $65,000 a year
Assignment:
Watch the video below write a reflection:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT3772yhr0o - MakerBot and Robohand
Upload Assignments Here.
Responses Unit 5 Here you will upload your assignments in your sketchbooks as a photo either scanned or a photo of the assignments.
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- https://fstoppers.com/
- https://www.shapeways.com/ - the ETSY for 3-D models