Technology in the Art Classroom
Sara Takaki
June 8, 2013
Impact of Computing Technology
Professor Hop
Research Paper
Nearly fifty years ago a French born composer by the name of Edgard Varèse was thinking way before his time. Varèse had been fancying of electronic music before it was technologically possible to do so, if he only knew how the youth of today has been swept by electronic dance music. Varèse eloquently stated that, “The computing machine is a marvelous invention and seems almost superhuman. But in reality it is as limited as the mind of the individual who feeds it material” (Stevengrimo.com). It is now the 21st century and the youth have not only fed the electronic dance era but their whole lives have been immersed in technology. From morning till night, a student uses their phones and computers for school, social, work, and informational purposes. As technology becomes a prominent facet in student’s lives, proper implementation by administration is necessary in a fine art’s education. Technology is a useful tool for students and teachers alike and time will only make it more helpful with advancements and improvements. But Varèse’s wise words remind us that using technology in the classroom can be as limited as the mind of the student and teacher who are utilizing it. Having a supportive administration will allow art teachers to teach with technology in an effective way that will benefit them and their students. Both parties will have a positive view on the integration of technology which is not the case in some situations. With a strong support system, this will be the exact burst of energy that the declining fine arts education needs to recapture a new generation’s interest in art.
It is no doubt that integrating technology in the art programs of today is important. Teachers who do not use technology can be seen as inadequately preparing students for the current art world. If students want to become active participants and learn how to function in this modern society then
June 8, 2013
Impact of Computing Technology
Professor Hop
Research Paper
Nearly fifty years ago a French born composer by the name of Edgard Varèse was thinking way before his time. Varèse had been fancying of electronic music before it was technologically possible to do so, if he only knew how the youth of today has been swept by electronic dance music. Varèse eloquently stated that, “The computing machine is a marvelous invention and seems almost superhuman. But in reality it is as limited as the mind of the individual who feeds it material” (Stevengrimo.com). It is now the 21st century and the youth have not only fed the electronic dance era but their whole lives have been immersed in technology. From morning till night, a student uses their phones and computers for school, social, work, and informational purposes. As technology becomes a prominent facet in student’s lives, proper implementation by administration is necessary in a fine art’s education. Technology is a useful tool for students and teachers alike and time will only make it more helpful with advancements and improvements. But Varèse’s wise words remind us that using technology in the classroom can be as limited as the mind of the student and teacher who are utilizing it. Having a supportive administration will allow art teachers to teach with technology in an effective way that will benefit them and their students. Both parties will have a positive view on the integration of technology which is not the case in some situations. With a strong support system, this will be the exact burst of energy that the declining fine arts education needs to recapture a new generation’s interest in art.
It is no doubt that integrating technology in the art programs of today is important. Teachers who do not use technology can be seen as inadequately preparing students for the current art world. If students want to become active participants and learn how to function in this modern society then