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I was just asked today to give my top 6 App picks for my art class. I had to go by experience with what I'm using, what my students are enjoying, and what we will definitely use again. Here they are:
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We use it for painting in layers:
See our portraits
See our rotoscope project
We use if for graphic design:
See our Rene Magritte spoof.
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This is a vector based animation app that is easy to use and understand. See the animated aliens my 3rd graders created using this app with styluses.
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This app works with the ipod's or ipad's camera to transform a photo into a beautiful piece of abstract art. See my students transform their art here.
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This app redefines the concept of adding an artist statement to artwork. Take a look at the beautiful results when my students used this app.
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This is a wonderful free app that helps you distribute or collect files on the ipad. It syncs to your desktop and makes life easier! Please use my referral link so I can have some bonus space:)
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This is a download for your desktop to magically mirror your ipad so you can work along with your students. Here is a pict of how I use it projected onto my interactive whiteboard.