THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF TPSACK COURSEWARE TO FACILITATE THE ART AND DESIGN EDUCATION STUDENTS ARTISTIC SKILLS KNOWLEDGE

Abstract

This study examines the efficacy of the TPSACK courseware which was developed with artistic skills practice to discover the Technological, Pedagogical and Content Knowledge components in the design of the courseware. The courseware was developed based on Dick and Carey Instructional Design Model (2009) which addresses instruction as an entire system, focusing on the inter-relationship between context, content, learning and instruction. Respondents from 130 Art and Design Education (ADE) group were gathered to analyse the TPSACK courseware. The courseware is designed with artistic skills practice for Arts students aimed at developing their artistic skills using technological assistance. The artistic skills included in the courseware are vital for students in preparation of becoming future art educator. The TPSACK courseware was evaluated using questionnaire with 5 point Likert scale comprising elements of interface design, content, artistic skills practice and the usability of the courseware. Significant findings revealed that the courseware include satisfactory and appropriate practices of artistic skills for Art students to improve their personal skills. Not only that, the study also suggests that the Dick and Carey Instructional model (2009) may be an ideal model in providing an instructional framework for courseware development.