Media Art is a broad term used to describe art that is created using film, video, audio, and other forms of digital and Web-based media. (Source)
The technologies and processes used and adapted to create media art may be traditional, including, but not limited to, photography, film, photocopy art, analog and electro-acoustic sound, classical animation, and video/television. (Source)
Media Art: Defined as art that is produced using or combining film, video, and computers, the media arts encompass a diverse array of artistic work that includes narrative, documentary, and experimental films; videos and digital products; and installation art using media. (Source)
See also these categories on the Media Literacy Clearinghouse website: Motion Pictures Radio/Sound Television/Video Visual Literacy
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Resources:
- NEW: SC VPA Media Art Standards (2017) see page 375
- National Media Arts Standards (2014)
- Frank Baker’s Media Arts Lesson Plans (April 2012)
- Support Documents: Introduction to Media Arts 2010
- Handouts: Frank Baker’s Media Literacy Presentation to the 2010 SC Alliance for Arts Education conference
- “Digital Youth Research: Kids Informal Learning With Digital Media”
- Media Arts Lesson Plans (Grades 3-6)
- Ontario Media Arts curriculum (see page 48)
- Digital Media Arts (curriculum)
- Innovative Approaches to Teaching The Media Arts (pdf: 226 pages)
- Minnesota K-12 Arts Curriculum Standards (2008)
- LAUSD’s Media Arts standards
- Digital Youth Research: Kid’s Informal Learning With Digital Media
- Integrating Elements: Media Arts Education and Experimental Media
- Media Arts: Knowitall.org (see Be A Media Critic)
- Teaching & Learning (resources from the NY State Media Art Teachers Assn)
- National Alliance for Media Art & Culture (NAMAC)
- Essential Reference Guide for Filmmakers (Kodak)
- Media arts and elementary-age children: creating active producers from passive consumers.
Lesson Plans: (see also recommendations in the SC support document Introduction to Media Arts)
- Making a Pinhole Coffee Camera
- Basic Visual Language I: Three Building Blocks
- Basic Visual Language II: How to Analyze a Visual Text
- Exploring Photographs
- ArtsEdNet Visual Arts Lesson plans
- ArtsEdge Lesson plans
- MyHero Media Arts lessons
Recommended Resources:
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