Digital Art and Photography - 7th Grade

They will use Adobe Photoshop and Light Room for photography projects. The goal for this year is to engage in the creative process, learn new vocabulary and concepts, and begin manipulating digital images. Students will incorporate the 7 Elements of Art and the 7 Principles of Design into their images. Photography will focus on image manipulation and basic composition. They will become aware of the prevalence of digital art in our daily lives. Students will complete approximately 6-8 projects for the year. It Is important to remember that digital art is process oriented and will typically require several class periods to complete.