Posts under Practices relate to online teaching and learning of processes, skills, and applications of various tools and resources for online and offline creation in the visual arts.
Supposedly we live in an age of social media, thus it makes sense to consider them also for creative practices as well as for teaching, learning and research in the arts. Are.na in this context stands out as a social media platform entirely based around the notion of connecting ideas via a visual interface.
(more…)As would be expected teaching and learning online is different to teaching and learning in a traditional classroom setting; in particular transitioning from one to the other requires adaptation – and the exploration of very different tools and practices to achieve the best possible learning.
(more…)Telematic performance refers to the creative practice of collaboratively performing a piece of art, dance, music, or else with the performers being located at two or more geographically remote locations, yet connect by means of telecommunication and/or IT.
(more…)Presenting online via a videostream or conferencing app requires some additional preparation compared to conventional physical presentations in a classroom/meeting/conference. Here are some preparatory considerations.
(more…)When practicing painting at home, possibly without a dedicated workspace, some basic practices will improve the experience and make it safe.
(more…)Despite all best efforts, some areas in the visual arts ultimately cannot work entirely online. Especially disciplines based on a notion of manual craft that articulates primarily in skillful manipulation of materials – ceramics, glass, sculpture, maybe jewellery, fashion etc. – will eventually always want to incorporate a minimal proportion of analogue technique.
(more…)High quality documentation of students’ creative work is essential for discussing their achievements online, to assess and/or grade the outcomes, but also for professional opportunities for students themselves.
(more…)A long tradition in the movie industry, casted sugar may be a substitute of interest to practice some glass techniques at home. Using food colouring, a double broiler (a Pyrex bowl on top of pot of boiling water), wax paper, and cream of tartar, sugar may be molded into sheet – e.g. to create stained glass – and/or poured into forms with silicone molds.
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