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ASSIGNMENT
In this lesson, students will explore the concept of time in motion through digital art, capturing dynamic movement and the passage of time within a single composition. They will experiment with techniques that suggest motion—such as sequential action, motion blur, and the use of overlapping imagery. Drawing inspiration from photography, animation, and graphic design, students will develop skills in digital rendering, storytelling through imagery, and technical proficiency using digital tools. This project will emphasize the artistic challenge of representing time visually in a static image, encouraging creativity and exploration of different styles.
Specifications
minimum of 11x11 @ 300 dpi
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
Understand Motion in Art: Analyze how different artistic techniques and visual elements can suggest time and motion in a static image.
Create Dynamic Compositions: Design an artwork that uses techniques such as motion blur, overlapping images, and sequential action to represent time in motion.
Use Digital Tools to Illustrate Movement: Apply digital art techniques—such as layering, opacity adjustments, and gestural lines—to create the illusion of movement.
Experiment with Styles: Explore various art styles, from abstract to realistic, to depict motion and time in unique ways.
Present and Reflect: Critically reflect on their design choices and the effectiveness of their representation of time in motion during a class critique.
Essential Questions
Essential Questions
How can a static image represent the passage of time or motion?
What visual elements (e.g., lines, color, composition) help to convey motion and movement in a design?
How can the representation of motion and time enhance storytelling in visual art?
What techniques do digital artists use to capture dynamic movement and energy in a still image?
Big Ideas
Big Ideas
Time and Motion in Visual Art: Art has the unique ability to capture both stillness and movement, giving a sense of time in a single image.
Dynamic Composition: The way elements are arranged on the canvas can suggest motion, action, and the progression of time.
Sequential Art and Overlap: Illustrating multiple frames of an action within one composition can tell a more complete story.
Technical Skill Development: Learning how to use digital tools to create effects such as motion blur, layering, and dynamic lighting enhances the illusion of movement.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Motion Blur: A visual effect that gives the illusion of movement by blurring an object’s outline or edges.
Sequential Art: The depiction of a series of actions or steps in one image, often used in comics or graphic storytelling.
Overlapping: A technique where one object is drawn over another to create a sense of depth or progression in time.
Gestural Lines: Loose, expressive lines that suggest movement or energy.
Dynamic Composition: The arrangement of elements in a work of art to create a sense of movement, action, or energy.
Rhythm: The repeated use of lines, shapes, or colors to create the perception of motion and flow in a piece of art.
Layering: Using multiple layers in digital art to create depth, manage different elements, or apply effects independently.
Opacity: The degree of transparency of a layer or object in digital art, often used to suggest speed or movement.
Examples
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