Digital Arts

About this class

This year-long class will focus on using software to help with the creation of sound/music and visual art.

Sound/Music

We will primarily be using the application called Ableton LE.
Using this software, you will learn how to:

• record using microphones
• record using digital instruments like keyboards and drum pads
• use Live as an instrument to trigger sounds
• use Live's effects for Live performance
• compose and produce your own music
• use loops, create loops
• use samples
• use MIDI
• Remix a song
• use Live as a DJ tool
• synthesize your own sounds

Visual Art

We will be using two applications primarily: Xara for drawing and Photoshop for painting. Using this software you will learn how to:

• work with vector and raster graphics
• draw scalable graphics
• paint and modify pixel-based graphics
• combine vector and raster graphics
• manipulate and touch up photographs

Expectations:

Class expectations follow those in the student handbook. Familiarize yourself with them.
You will need a USB drive to store files.
You will be given freedom to work on projects of your choosing.
You will be graded on:

• the quality of these finished projects (skills)
• having necessary items for class and handing work in on time (responsibility)
• your attitude and behavior in class (conduct)