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Computer Program usually stored on a CD-Rom that can be
completely installed to a computer or accessed directly from the CD-Rom if
placed in the CD-Rom drive. Software for Art usually serves one of two
purposes: a research tool or a creativity tool.
Key Benefits
 | Material is always available and clearly organized, unlike the internet
where information has to be found. |
| Wide variety of software programs for all grade levels. |
| Interactive. |
Software
Below you will find a list of some of the most popular
software available for art instruction in the classroom:
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Alias Sketchbook Pro 2
Award-winning Alias SketchBook™ Pro is a nimble, high-quality paint and
drawing application designed specifically for use with Tablet PC or digitized
pen tablets.
It features an artist-friendly, gesture-based user interface built around
Alias' patented Marking Menu™ technology. With a flick of the stylus you can
access any of the software's best-of-class tools: fast, reactive pencils,
markers and brushes; pen driven layers; background templates; a 75-brushstroke
undo/redo option, and a unique pan/zoom tool. With its well-designed,
streamlined user interface and fast intuitive workflow you'll be able to start
using Alias SketchBook Pro in a matter of minutes.
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ArtRage
is a painting package designed to
provide a realistic and fun simulation of using paint on a canvas, along with
pens, pencils, crayons, and other tools. You can run ArtRage on a normal
Windows machine with a mouse, but it works particularly well if you have a
graphics tablet. Even better, running ArtRage on a TabletPC takes advantage of
the unique interaction of pen and screen to produce a realistic painting feel
ArtRage
is all about playing with paint without the mess, and having fun in the
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Fun
Paint A paint program specifically designed to allow young
children to learn to use a Tablet PC or a digitizer tablet. This program is a
fun way to introduce children to the idea of the pen interface, ink as a medium,
and strokes as an analog to writing. This program is free and may be freely
copied and distributed, as long as it is not sold for money.
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