good morning class our topic today is common tools and equipment in visual arts tools in digital arts TLE grade 8 quarter 1 lesson 3 content standard the learners demonstrate an understanding of the tools and equipment in ICT performance standard the learners create videos with graphics design in a safe and responsible manner learning competency the learner's will familiarize themselves with the tools and equipment in ICT learning objectives at the end of the lesson learners are expected to one develop the ability to identify various ICT tools and equipment understand their purposes and learn the basic functions of each two gain hands-on experience with ICT equipment focusing on safe handling and operation according to best practices and manufacturer guidelines three foster an appreciation for the role of ICT in enhancing work efficiency and problem solving leading to a valued-driven approach to technology adoption short review identify the name of these tools visual art and digital arts visual art has long been a powerful form of human expression encompassing traditional forms like painting drawing sculpture and photography with the rise of technology a new frontier of creativity has emerged in today's world visual art and digital art often blend expanding how we create view and share artistic expression from handdrawn sketches to interactive 3D models and animated films digital art refers to artwork created or enhanced using digital technology it combines artistic skill with modern tools such as software tablets and digital cameras allowing artists to experiment in ways never before possible digital artists rely on a wide range of technologies and resources to produce their artwork these tools can be categorized into three main groups: software hardware and platforms each playing a unique role in the creative process hardware tools used in visual arts one DSLR cameras dslr stands for digital single lens reflex camera it is a type of digital camera that uses a mirror mechanism to reflect light from the camera lens up into an optical viewfinder allowing the photographer to see exactly what the lens sees two scanners a flatbed scanner is a device that digitizes physical images or documents by capturing highresolution scans of items placed on its glass surface it works by moving a light sensitive sensor beneath the item to create a detailed digital copy artists often combine scan drawings with digital painting or graphic design to produce hybrid artwork three graphics tablets and styluses graphics tablets and styluses like Waycom and Hueen let artists draw naturally like using a pen on paper four iPads with Apple Pencil ipads with Apple Pencil portable digital drawing tools with powerful art apps five computers computers either a desktop or a laptop with strong CPUs/GPUs needed to run heavy programs like 3D software or video editors six smartphones smartphones with high-quality cameras are used to photograph artwork capture textures or take reference photos for drawing and painting software tools used in visual arts software refers to the programs and applications that artists use on computers or mobile devices to design and manipulate their digital art these programs allow artists to experiment with textures colors effects and undo mistakes which is harder to do in traditional art one Adobe Photoshop photoshop is used to edit photos and create digital paintings artists use it to fix images add effects and paint using digital brushes it has layers which help artists work on different parts of their artwork separately photoshop is popular for making posters covers and digital artwork two Adobe Illustrator illustrator is used to create clean and sharp images called vector graphics it is great for designing logos icons and drawings that need to be resized artists use it to make detailed line art patterns and text designs the artwork made in Illustrator stays clear no matter how big or small it is three Blender blender is a program used to make 3D models animations and effects artists use it to create characters objects and scenes in 3D it has tools for sculpting texturing and moving objects blender is also used for making short films games and visual effects it is free and powerful great for students and professionals four procreate procreate is a drawing and painting app for iPads artists use it to sketch paint and create illustrations it feels like drawing on paper but with digital tools procreate is easy to use and has many brushes and effects it also records your drawing process as a video different platforms used in visual arts platforms sharing and showcasing art platforms are online spaces or services where artists can share their work gain exposure and connect with other creators or audiences some platforms also allow artists to sell their art or offer services instagram Tik Tok YouTube used for sharing art process videos and building an audience behance ArtStation Deviant Art portfolios and community platforms for professional and aspiring artists nft platforms Open C or Rarable allow artists to sell digital art as crypto [Music] assets summary: Software helps artists create and edit digital art hardware helps them draw sculpt or capture images more effectively platforms help them share showcase and sell their work globally