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Introduction to the Fundamental Airbrush Techniques with eLearning<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Course background and description.<\/strong>
\nAs a Subject Matter Expert in airbrush art and design, I\u2019ve been teaching airbrush
\ntechniques for over a decade. The traditional airbrush training is face-to-face, studio-based
\nlearning involves lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practices. For any airbrush
\napplication, there are some fundamental techniques, which serve as the bases for further
\ndevelopment and practices. In my teaching, I analyzed these basic techniques into what I
\ncalled \u201cfour actions\u201d and implemented them in my Introduction to Airbrushing course. In
\nthis project, I will transfer my face-to-face teaching into an online environment and use a
\nseries of eLearning tools to help the learners to master the basic airbrush techniques.<\/p>\n

The rationale for the design of your learning object<\/strong>
\nAirbrush is a mechanical art tool that was widely used in many creative industries before
\nthe digital age. This versatile tool has developed many unique styles and techniques that
\nare transformed into the digital format today, such as the gradation and blending tools in
\nphotoshop. Nowadays, it has become a special niche in the custom art and craft industry
\nwith only a fewer professional practitioners remaining to provide the creative service. Like
\nmany other traditional crafts, it is facing the danger of being obsolete. However, there is so
\nmuch value in this medium, not only because it can be used to create artwork on many
\ndifferent surfaces, but also it has the social value of being an inclusive medium for all ages
\nand classes. As an artist and SME, it is important to amplify this social value of
\ninclusiveness through teaching a form of art, in this case, expanding the traditional
\nairbrush teaching into eLearning can create another meaningful space to attract and
\ninfluence new learners to experience this unique art too. Ultimately, stimulate individual
\ncreativity and support a diverse learning environment.<\/p>\n

How to meet learners’ needs<\/strong>
\nThe airbrush learners come from many different backgrounds in different technical levels,
\nand they have different learning needs for different applications, just like airbrush art itself,
\nthere is no single solution for all the applications. Therefore, the learners need diversified
\nlearning experiences and facilitation.
\nThe key point in meeting the individual needs in teaching airbrush art, is to deconstruct the
\ncomplicated process into small technical components. By creating smaller teaching
\nsegments through explaining the underlying principles, demonstrating the techniques and<\/p>\n

By implementing hand-on exercises, the teaching process should facilitate each learners\u2019
\ntechnical level, give the learners the opportunity to experience and understand each
\nlearning block so they can reconstruct the learned techniques creatively to their
\napplications.
\nThe goal of the learning is not limited to the technical learning of airbrush art, more
\nimportantly, the learning should stimulate the interest in community participation,
\nexchange ideas and learn from each other through discussion and constructive critics.
\nTherefore, building a multidisciplinary learning environment that can benefit each individual
\nsocially and intellectually.
\nTools to be used in eLearning.
\nIn my face-to-face classes, I utilized three important elements in my teaching method:
\nseeing, thinking, and doing. Therefore, the etools I need must satisfy the need of
\nimplementing these components.
\nVideos are one of the most important tools in this eLearning process. It can help me to
\nexplain the airbrush techniques, showing step to step instructions through demonstration.
\nThe learners can have a more comprehensive view of the process and they can also
\nreview the process in detail during the learning process.
\nImages and diagrams will be used to provide illustrations for some important information
\nsuch as the anatomy of the airbrush, the airflow dynamics, basic tools, and materials needed in
\nairbrushing. These visuals can provide useful references to help the learners to
\nunderstand the fundamental knowledge of the airbrush system.Online Gallery- show and tell section will be another important tool in this eLearning. This
\nwill give the learners the opportunity to share their artworks or process by pictures or
\nvideos, and comments on each other\u2019s work. This section relies on the social forum and
\ndiscussion tools. Online chatrooms and social media tools may also be used to help the
\nlearners to get more exposure and feedback.<\/p>\n

The accessibility considerations incorporated<\/strong>
\nVideo subtitles will be considered in the production of the instruction videos to ensure a
\nclear communication, in accordance to :
\nThe text size and font should be legible and the written language should be simple and
\nconcise for the learners. Whereas the terminology is used, it should be explained in plain
\nlanguage and may be supported by visuals for explanation and clarification.
\nExpert facilitation should be available online, via video conference, or voice calls by
\nthe scheduled time. Email inquiries should be answered within 48 hours.<\/p>\n

Instructions:<\/strong>
\nHow to begin airbrushing: the Four Actions in Fundamental Airbrush Techniques.
\nYou want to learn to airbrush but don\u2019t know where to start, maybe you have
\nexperimented with airbrushing for a while, but still not getting control of using it to create a
\nfine line or a smooth blending of colors? Are you wondering whether there are any secrets
\nin airbrush techniques? The answer is simple, there are only four basic actions in airbrush,
\nand these basic techniques are the foundations for all the amazing airbrush artwork. You
\ncan learn these four actions in the next 10 minutes, then the sky is the only limit for your
\ncreativity.
\nWhat are the four actions in an airbrush?
\nFirst, before we get into the action, let us understand how airbrush works, the following
\nvideo will give you a fundamental understanding of the airbrush system and its operation
\nprinciples:<\/p>\n