Digital Art

Introduction to Digital Art Workshop

Duration: 3 hours

Workshop Overview: This workshop is designed to introduce beginners to digital art creation using iPads and relevant software applications. Participants will learn basic techniques and tools for digital drawing and painting, as well as explore various creative possibilities offered by digital art. By the end of the session, each participant will have completed a digital art piece using their iPads.

Workshop Structure:

1. Introduction (15 minutes)

   • Welcome and introduction to the workshop.

   • Brief overview of digital art and its applications on iPads.

   • Introduction to relevant software apps such as Procreate and Adobe Fresco.

2. Getting Started with Digital Drawing (45 minutes)

   • Activity: Sketching simple shapes and lines to get comfortable with the drawing tools (20 minutes).

   • Demonstration: Basic drawing techniques and tools in Procreate or Adobe Fresco (10 minutes).

   • Hands-on Practice: Participants create a simple digital drawing using the techniques demonstrated (15 minutes).

3. Exploring Digital Painting (45 minutes)

   • Activity: Painting a basic object or landscape using different brush types and textures (20 minutes).

   • Demonstration: Introduction to digital painting techniques and brush settings (10 minutes).

   • Hands-on Practice: Participants create a digital painting using the techniques demonstrated (15 minutes).

4. Adding Depth with Layers (30 minutes)

   • Activity: Creating a layered composition by adding depth and details using multiple layers (20 minutes).

   • Demonstration: Understanding layer management and blending modes (10 minutes).

5. Creative Effects and Enhancements (30 minutes)

   • Activity: Applying special effects and enhancements to the digital artwork (e.g., textures, filters, adjustments) (20 minutes).

   • Demonstration: Using various tools and effects to enhance the artwork (10 minutes).

6. Sharing and Feedback (15 minutes)

   • Participants share their completed digital art pieces with the group.

   • Feedback and discussion on the artworks.

7. Conclusion and Wrap-Up (10 minutes)

   • Recap of key concepts and techniques learned during the workshop.

   • Resources for further learning and practice.

   • Closing remarks and encouragement for participants to continue exploring digital art on their iPads.

Goal: By the end of the workshop, participants will have gained basic proficiency in creating digital art using iPads and relevant software applications such as Procreate or Adobe Fresco. They will have completed a digital art piece showcasing their understanding of basic digital drawing and painting techniques.