Technology in Photography

   Since the first photograph in 1827 cameras and photography have come a long way. Technology is always changing. Photographs are so important in our culture and have been for a while. Photographs used to be just for family portraits or for remembering times if the past. Photography now is a whole new world. Photos are used to portray emotion time and much more.
    Our culture uses photos for so many different reasons. We use photos to describe a story, a person, or a time in the past.  As photography progressed through time it has been used for more purposes. Photos are used as a art form now. This is for two reasons, our minds are more open to new art and the manipulation of photos has changed so much. The manipulation of photos has progressed because of computers and computer programs.  Without the progression of cameras and computers it is not likely that family photos would be known as an art form.  Thus why photos can be considered art now that there are many different styles of photography.  The manipulation of photos with the computer allows photos to be art. Having a computer to change photos makes it an art form. Not only did computers change the game for photos but then the photo programs to follow had a large impact, such as Adobe. Adobe is such an amazing editing program that is has changed photography for personal use and commercial use.  Businesses such as ad agencies use photo programs all the time.  It is important to understand how many people and places actually use Adobe.  It changes normal things into an art form. As an artist having a basic understanding of Adobe programs is important.  It will allow a person to make a portfolio which is truly important.  Photos are important for all artists.
   I personally use photos in ever day life. It is so engrained in our culture to remember a certain time or to capture the moment. We have phones with cameras in them so we can always have a device that captures time.  Technology has had a huge effect on photos and the way we see things.  Photos are used on a daily basis and help people understand a period of time. The progression of photography has changed our world and some people don't even know it.

   

History Of Technology in Art

Art will Forever be changed because the invention of crayons in 1903 and computers in 1941.

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Technology Autobiography

      The three most influential communications of technologies that have been in my life are Facebook, Etsy, and Phantasy Tour. Technology has opened many doors for people but, it also has disabled some people from moving forward.

      Facebook is my number one communications of technology because it has enabled me to join a new world. I cannot count how many great people and opportunities has arrived because of my networking on Facebook. Not only has it enabled me to keep in touch with people that I know from my past but it has allowed me to meet great people as well. I am part of many groups on this site. One group I take part in in called Black Milk East Coast. This is a group of people who have brought many clothes from a small australian business. We have helped the company become huge. It feels great to be able to help a small company, for many reasons. It helps me realize if I ever want to help my students or myself I can do it via social media. I have also had classes that made Facebook groups and this helped me and other class mates to talk and share ideas. I plan to use some type of social media such as this in my class. One downside to Facebook is that everyones information is out there. There is no protection for personal information. When we sign up for these websites we all check off the box without reading and it is not okay. There needs to be an understanding from everyone that whatever goes on the internet is up there for the world to see.

      Etsy is second on my list of communications technology because it has opened up many artists to a new way of getting there pieces out into the world. For people like me who are working and go to school it is very hard to work street fairs and events such as that. Etsy allows me to purchase other peoples art and give them a chance. It helps get art out all over the world. There are negatives to everything and one big problem with Etsy is that people can steal ideas. I know from taking many art classes that my teachers say it okay to rip off ideas. It is okay to use the technique but not the exact idea.

Phantasy Tour is another communications site that I use, it is also known as PT. This is a forum in which people communicate about certain jam bands. The forum helps people do ride share, make new friends, and discuss about shows. This is not something that I could tell students to use but it has opened my friendships up to people cross country. Many people who follow the events are dedicated and will go to as many events as possible. There have been times when I have helped people out and given them rides to shows and also booking flights. This site has allowed me to go to colorado with people meet on the forum. I have not had any negative experience on this site thus far. I know not everyone is in it for the good and there could be some potential problems. Socially this has opened me up into a new world and it allows me to see the good in people who are making friendships with people in the same interest area. This site allows me to also feel comfortable at shows and venus in which I am not familiar. It is always nice to see a similar face. Without this site I would have missed out on many experiences.

      There are many pros and cons of the internet and social media. Fortunately I have had fantastic experiences so far. Social media has been very helpful to my life. Social media is very important and needs to be taught inside the classroom. Students need to learn to use it as a tool instead of something that can destroy them. Communications technologies have opened my life up to some great times. It also truly helps for anyone who is trying to get there name out there or start a business, or even help one.             

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My name is Melissa Shea, I am twenty one years old and I am currently attending Montclair State University as an art education major.  I have spent all of my life in New Jersey and i'm excited to see where my future takes me.  Teaching has always been a passion of mine every since my childhood.  Throughout my years in school i have found that learning does not come easy to me.  As a teacher I will encourage students to pursue their dreams.  One important point that will be instilled in my classroom is always keep trying.  Students give up to quickly they need to be pushed until they get the results they are happy with.