Digital Art Therapy: Material, Methods, and Applications - Couverture souple

 
9781849057400: Digital Art Therapy: Material, Methods, and Applications

Synopsis

Considering the latest advances and developments in the arena of digital media, this book explores current materials, methods and applications of digital technology in art therapy.

It looks thoroughly at the many potential uses and benefits of digital technology in art therapy practice, including the use of stop motion animation and therapeutic light painting photography. A worked example of how digital art therapy can be used in the treatment of traumatic brain injury is also included. The book explores innovative therapeutic uses of digital technologies such as gaming and virtual worlds. Contributions from experienced art therapists address professional and ethical issues, from the sensory qualities of digital media and their effects in practice, to identifying and using developmentally appropriate technologies. As art therapy programs increasingly recognize the importance of using digital media, this cutting-edge guide provides all the necessary knowledge to incorporate this emerging field into practice.

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À propos de l?auteur

Rick L. Garner is Professor of Art Education at Kennesaw State University, USA. He has worked in the areas of art therapy, art education, disabilities and technology for 25 years, and has presented and published on these topics internationally.

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