Technology in Art & MusicEducation

Created by: Erica Cupp,

Desiree Dizon, Heather Smith &

Tasha Smith

integrate technology in the arts?1. By integrating technology

into art and music, it exposes the children to new and exciting ways to show artistic expression.

2. All media should have a place in the curriculum.

3. With the technology today, children are required to develop a new set of literacies that go beyond the computer literacy.

4. Art instruction teaches the communicative language of the new technology- sound, animation, music, drama, video, graphics, text, and voice.

5. The arts counterbalance the changes in the technological society today by emphasizing artistic awareness in the wave

of technology.

Issues and Problems in Music Education

– Many educators and administration are viewing music technology as a discrete discipline, separate from the “core” activities. Activities such as band, choir, dance, and general music that include technology are considered “alternative” learning environments.

– The focus in music education in the Secondary level focus mostly on the Western European tradition such as Broadway and classical music, rather than the American tradition.

How Technology Is Integrated Into Music Education

In addition to general purpose software (word processing, spreadsheet, etc.), two categories of computer based tools can serve the specific needs of music teachers:

•Instructional Software: comprises the many programs developed for particular use in a teaching situation. Several types of instruction including tutorial, drill and practice, and games.

•Music Production Software or Tool Programs: are those developed be the music instrument industry for professional use in composition, recording, and performance. Encompasses sequencing, digital audio editing, and music notation.

Types of Technology Used in Music Education

• Technology to support music composition/production• Technology to support music performance• Technology to support self-paced learning• Technology to support skills practice• Technology to support the general music curriculum

Websites: • Academy of Digital Music: www.minuet.demon.co.uk/clasical.htm• Worldwide Internet Music Resources:

www.music.indiana.edu/music_resources/• Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME):

www.ti-me.org/

Making Music

• SEQUENCERS allow students to explore all the audio possibilities of music production.

– A recording studio– Music playback &

editing– Step & real-time

recording

• NOTATION SOFTWARE gives the visual representation of music.

– Transposing parts– Printing music– Recreating lost or

missing parts– Drill program with ear

training or music theory

• General music courses have no formal performance agenda– singing, moving, playing & creating

• Help increase music appreciation & have a deeper understanding

• Explore all aspects of musical form, harmony & orchestration

• Students with little or no “formal” musical training can listen & manipulate

Build a WebsiteEach student can contribute:

Search the internet for relevant graphics

Look for text or sound

Integrate historical videos or DVD’s

Student produced music

Post website on school intranet for parents & students

Technology in Art Education

Current Issues

• How can we give all students stronger art backgrounds?

• How can we spend more time on other aspects of art, other than just creating?

Working with Images• Graphic scanners

• Digital Camera• Computer Software

• With these tools, you don’t have to have enormous talent to make projects look great!

Graphic Design

Animation programs

• Options and possibilities• Fast and easy

Edit and Manipulate

Cartoon Production

Exposing Students to Art ...via the Internet

Museum Websites • Allow students to

view art from around the world

• Art appreciation • Art History