Integrating Digital Technologies and AI in Art Education: Pedagogical Competencies and the Evolution of Digital Visual Culture

Year 2024, Volume: 11 Issue: H. Ferhan Odabaşı Gift Issue, 57 - 79, 31.12.2024

Suzan Duygu Bedir Erişti , Kerry Freedman

https://doi.org/10.17275/per.24.94.11.6

Abstract

Digital visual culture is a crucial concept in today's digital landscape, influencing socio-cultural interactions, communication and education. It necessitates a holistic understanding of changes and their potential disruptive effects on society. The integration of digital technologies, particularly in art education, has transformed teaching process, emphasizing the need for new competencies among educators and students alike. Art educators are expected to foster critical thinking, effective communication, and adaptability in a technology-mediated environment while engaging students dynamically. Incorporating AI into art education enriches learning experiences, providing personalized instruction and enhancing creative processes. Critical and creative pedagogical approaches emerge as fundamental strategies in navigating digital visual culture. Overall, as digital visual culture reshapes art education, educators must bridge traditional and contemporary practices, equipping students with essential skills for critical engagement with the digital visual world. The purpose of this study is to conduct an instructor and student-centered inquiry that focuses on interactions within the realm of digital visual culture and AI in art education. The research reflects the perspectives of art and design education regarding digital visual culture and AI in teaching, alongside the perspectives of art and design students concerning the integration of these elements within their learning experiences. Additionally, the research identified the competencies necessary to enhance teaching and learning outcomes in art education related to digital visual culture and AI. Through these inquiries, the research aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of digital visual culture's impact on art education.

Keywords

digital visual culture, AI-based education, competencies in digital visual culture, art education

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