aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Design and technology
What age group	Year or Grade 9
What topic	Digital art
Quantity	1
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Lesson Introduction: Exploring Digital Art

Welcome to the World of Digital Art!

Good morning, students! Today, we're diving into the vibrant and innovative world of Digital Art—a medium where creativity knows no bounds and technology meets imagination. To kick off our lesson, I want each of you to take a moment to think about a question:

"If art can exist in any form, how can technology enhance our ability to create?"

A Quick Activity: The Vision Board

To help us brainstorm, we're going to create a Digital Vision Board. Here’s how it works:

1. Grab Your Devices: Open your laptops or tablets. We will be using an online tool like Google Slides, Canva, or any digital canvas platform you prefer.

2. Collect Inspiration: Spend the next 10 minutes exploring different digital art styles. Look at examples in:

   • Digital Paintings
   • Graphic Designs
   • 3D Renderings
   • Pixel Art

   You could visit platforms like Pinterest, ArtStation, or Behance to discover a variety of digital artworks.

3. Create Your Vision Board:

   • Choose 5 images that inspire you the most.
   • Add these images to your slide as a collage.
   • Include Text: Write a few sentences about why each piece speaks to you and how it inspires your creative ideas.

Share Your Ideas

Once you’ve completed your vision board, we’ll have a brief sharing session. Each of you will present your board and discuss the digital art styles that intrigue you and the future projects you might want to experiment with in this class.

Conclusion

This warm-up activity is not only a way to kickstart your creative juices but also an opportunity to connect with the vast digital art community. Remember, the intersection of art and technology opens up endless possibilities, and today, we'll begin exploring those avenues!

Let's get started!