He has noted the shift from handmade creations to computer edited images in his review of his student’s art. Today’s students only rely on one form of medium, the computer, to create their art. They do not learn how to use various instruments to create different forms of art, only seeing one perspective (Alcorn 18). Students should have the basic experience with multiple forms of art in order to find new, fresh ways to look at things. This technological development doesn’t allow for students to bond with their art. Instead of using a paintbrush or pencil, these students can create completely computer generated images without much effort. Alcorn fears that students will lose their connection to art materials and techniques if they only learn to use the computer to create an image as opposed to learning the essentials of art. He wants to urge students away from taking “the path of least resistance”, using the computer as an easier method to create their art rather than take the time to master artistic technique (Alcorn
He has noted the shift from handmade creations to computer edited images in his review of his student’s art. Today’s students only rely on one form of medium, the computer, to create their art. They do not learn how to use various instruments to create different forms of art, only seeing one perspective (Alcorn 18). Students should have the basic experience with multiple forms of art in order to find new, fresh ways to look at things. This technological development doesn’t allow for students to bond with their art. Instead of using a paintbrush or pencil, these students can create completely computer generated images without much effort. Alcorn fears that students will lose their connection to art materials and techniques if they only learn to use the computer to create an image as opposed to learning the essentials of art. He wants to urge students away from taking “the path of least resistance”, using the computer as an easier method to create their art rather than take the time to master artistic technique (Alcorn