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GIFs and Memes are shifting our communication and methods of personal expression. In this video, students will participate in a conversation that illustrates the importance of visual communication.

Creative exploration is a critical tool for developing new ideas and honing your craft as a designer. This video presents a framework students can use for integrating apps into their creative practice to develop a multi-modal workflow.

Digital portfolios can have many different uses. In this video, students learn the importance of digital portfolios, what to use them for, and ideas and tips for creating their own portfolio for their art.

Sketchbooks can be used in a limitless variety of ways. In this video, students learn guidelines for getting the most out of using their sketchbooks, including topics such as exploring and documenting the creative process and testing new techniques and materials.

Nothing affects a drawing more than the quantity, quality position, and strength of the light used. In this video, students learn ways of applying light, how objects and mood are affected by it, and techniques for altering light for a composition.

Digital imaging software, such as Photoshop, offers new ways for artists to create drawings. In this video, students use Photoshop to create a reference for an original sketch.

This instructional video from the third edition of Discovering Drawing by Sallye Mahan-Cox accompanies the Studio Experience in Chapter 10: Imaginary Worlds. Students will gain additional insight into the artistic process from script to sketches to finished storyboard. Information about using framing, value, perspective, and revision are included.

In this video, students learn about what a camera obscura is, how it can be used, and how to build one of their own.

Choosing a viewpoint for a photograph is an artistic choice, it will eventually form the basis for a student’s personal style. This video is an introduction to the topic of viewpoint.