Technology Education and the Arts: This Series of Activities and Suggestions Will Help Your Students Better Appreciate What It Takes in Technology, Creativity, and Motivation to Bring the Visual Arts to a Viewing Public
2009; Volume: 69; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
ISSN
0746-3537
Autores Tópico(s)Science Education and Perceptions
ResumoWe hear quite frequently how the arts continually suffer in the academic day. Many of us who are long-time technology education champions certainly know what this is all about; but there may be some ways to use technology education to bring the arts into the classroom. The Basics Undoubtedly, the performances we see on the stage and screen benefit enormously from the application of technology. The move to high tech has been so transparent to us viewers that we tend to forget how much is actually being used to make our viewing experiences so memorable, and in many cases poignant. Here is a place for you to immerse your students in an educational experience. In the early days of Thomas Edison and his pioneering movie work, the emphasis of moviemaking was on telling a simple, enjoyable story. Today, that story can be told through a variety of technology-enhanced venues. Start by looking at the basic moviemaking studio. In Edison's day, it was the famous Black Maria rotating studio, which took advantage of the sun's bright and free light. Modern studios are complex systems, with lighting, sound, and special effects components. What is the basic layout for a moviemaking studio? Have your students timeline the development of moviemaking, and explain how the modern studio has evolved. What have been the basic changes that made all this possible? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Look at TV show production as well. What did early television show studios look like compared to today? How was studio design influenced? The famous comedy team of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz (I Love Lucy) did far more than simply create excellent comedy. They also pioneered television show production, studio design, and influenced various codes and standards, and operating protocols. Their Desilu Studios was as pioneering on the small screen as Edison was on the big screen. Explore with your kids how this all happened. Modern Times Today, we have the availability of many small TV stations that did not exist when Lucy and Desi were popular. How did this station proliferation become possible? Are they similar to traditional TV studios? How have they changed the viewing landscape for the average citizen? What kinds of shows are available today that were not in the 1950s-60s when Lucy and Desi were popular? What kinds of television programming do your students envision in maybe 20 years? Incidentally, the original Star Trek TV series was filmed at Desilu Studios. What does this say about the studios? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wouldn't it be enlightening to visit a working TV studio, or perhaps a moviemaking studio? Is this possible in your municipality? Perhaps there is a community TV station nearby? Maybe your school or local community college operates a station that can serve as an off-site educational facility for your pupils. Think about how this can provide some interesting learning opportunities such as, but certainly not limited to: * How is a TV script developed? * How is it reviewed, revised, and rated for showing? * How are character actors selected for TV shows or movies? …
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