The submission form is now closed for the 2024-2025 school year!!
Thank you to everyone who submitted. You can still explore and try out the tools and activities!
Let your imagination run wild! Use an animal photo to inspire a digital masterpiece and explore fun new tools to bring your ideas to life. Submit your creation by December 31st for a chance to shine in the Paws & Pixels Art Contest!
Reference an animal photo for inspiration.
Inspiration can be from a pet, favorite animal, or online creature. Photos may be hard copies or viewed online.
Create original work using a digital tool.
Digital tools may include but are not limited to Adobe Photo Shop, Illustrator, Express, Fresco, Google Drawings, Canva, Sketch, or Seesaw. View the How to videos linked below to see how OR reach out to EdTech for classroom support.
Add Identifiable Info to finished artwork.
Include your First & Last name, School name, and Grade-level
Download your creation ( jpeg, pdf, png, svg)
Submit your artwork using this form or clicking on the button to the right.
AI can be used for backgrounds or extra elements of an image; however, the image must be originally created by the artist.
See Past Year's Submissions here- One Artist in a Tech World
Standards
Generate and conceptualize ideas: Use photos of animals to inspire unique digital artwork.
Organize and develop artwork: Experiment with digital tools to create a personalized design.
Select and prepare work for presentation: Format digital artwork (JPEG, PNG, PDF) for submission.
Interpret and analyze: Reflect on design choices and how they convey meaning or emotion.
Relate personal experiences to art: Use connections to animals or nature as creative inspiration.
Canva
Google Drawings
Chromebook (Canvas tool)
Adobe Express
Seesaw
Tayasui Drawing Tool
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Fresco
Students use Canva to design personalized holiday video cards, developing creativity and media art skills while sharing festive messages.
Use Adobe Express AI to create a holiday tradition- learn how with the video tutorial.
Paint With Music is an interactive experience which connects two major forms of artistic expressions: painting and musical composition.
Let's Talk! Reach out to the APS EdTech team with any questions and requests for support in your classroom.
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