using more than one artistic medium in a single artwork

placing different visual elements on top of each other to create depth and complexity

the arrangement of visual elements within an artwork

Mixed-media digital art: combining traditional and digital methods

Art and design

Deepening the understanding of the principles of Digital Arts

Introduction to animation: bringing digital art to life

Cyanotype: using the power of the sun

Advancing photo manipulation: enhancing images

Advancing photo manipulation: transforming images

Digital painting techniques: brushstrokes and beyond

This teacher-led unit deepens pupils' skills within endorsements. Through short workshop activities, pupils further explore a range of materials and techniques. They develop studies focused on the elements and principles of art in practice.

Foundation workshops: developing skills

Combining different artistic mediums in one artwork

A type of social media platform for artists

When an artwork is made from just one single material

What does the term "mixed-media" mean in art and design?

placing different visual elements on top of each other

True or false? Artworks can be scanned or photographed, then imported into digital art software.

It permanently merges all parts of the artwork so nothing can be changed.

It deletes previous versions of the work automatically.

Creates depth and flexibility by stacking images or textures

It makes the artwork 3D and printable as a sculpture.

What does "layering" allow an artist to do in digital software?

True or false? Digital art lacks the creativity or authenticity of traditional methods.

Use Augmented Reality (AR) to overlay digital animation onto a physical artwork.

Printing a digitally made artwork to create a collage.

Printing out a photograph and painting onto it.

Uploading an artwork online without making any changes or combining media.

Which ways could an artist approach experimenting with traditional and digital mixed media processes?

Starter Quiz

What does the term "mixed-media" mean in art and design?