The article Ray posted about
Augmented Reality Apps for Art Education made me really curious about what these AR apps actually look like and how students might interact with them. So, I decided to try it. I found one for the iPhone called WaterColor by a company called AR VISION Inc. The information provided in the app explains, "Watercolor application is intended for photo to image with non-photorealistic effects"
I downloaded the app to mess around with it. The app has only one photo affect, which you'll see it a before and after of in the images below. I used a photo that I took with my phone a few weeks ago when our class went to the school forum at UIC.
Enjoy.
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It is pretty boring, I think, and as a potential app for use in art education, it definitely has a long way to go.
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yeah, it doesn't seem too interesting, but there are tons of other applications with more options that might be more interesting. the only catch is that not all students will always have access to certain forms of technology, i've been thinking about ways to incorporate technology, but i feel that sometimes it creates weird power dynamics between students who have and can afford certain items vs the students who can't. i wonder if there is a good balance... because it seems like if the applications were more interesting, they would be great teaching and learning tools.
ReplyDeleteagreed paulina. it's not all that exciting, but there are tons more. i also think the point you raise about access is an important one. it's a very valid question to ask since not all schools have computers (or at least ones that run well) and even when they do the software available can leave much to be desired. what are the technological tools that everyone has access to? and once you have the tools, how do you learn to use them?
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