Fine Arts Students Research Articles

The Impact of Digital Literacy on the Creativity of Art Major University Students

This paper discusses the influence of digital literacy on the creativity of college students majoring in the fine arts. In the context of the rapid development of information technology, digital literacy has become an important part of artistic creation. An analysis of the impact of access to information and digital technology on the creative process reveals that rich knowledge reserves and access to information can stimulate inspiration and promote artistic creativity. Moreover, the use of digital tools provides creators with broader creative space and flexibility, thus enhancing their creativity. The paper also highlights the shortcomings of digital literacy education in colleges and universities and proposes suggestions for improvement, including updating the curriculum, improving equipment and strengthening teacher training, to better support the enhancement of digital art creation and the creativity of fine arts students.

Factors Influencing the Continued Use of Procreate Digital Painting Software by Fine Arts Students in Chongqing, China

Background and Aim: With the rise of digital technology, digital painting software has become a tool for artistic expression. The purpose of this paper is to explore the factors that influence the continued use of Procreate digital painting software by undergraduate art students in Chongqing, China, through three major theories: ECM, UTAUT 2, SCT, and other modeling frameworks. Materials and Methods: This study adopted a quantitative approach to data collection using a five-point Likert scale for the questionnaire. The sample of this study was undergraduate students of six fine arts programs in different regions of Chongqing, China, and the participants were selected through a Judgmental or purposive sampling technique. The instrument used to collect the data was a questionnaire and the data were analyzed on 487 valid questionnaires, CFA and SEM were executed to validate the fit, validity, and reliability of the model and to confirm the causality between the variables for hypothesis testing. Results: All hypotheses were supported, with perceived usefulness and satisfaction as direct influences. self-efficacy had the most significant effect on perceived usefulness. Conclusion: Key factors influencing Chongqing art students' continued use of Procreate digital drawing software include hedonic motivation, confirmation, self-efficacy, and knowledge application, which together contribute to students' continuance intention to use the software by enhancing satisfaction and perceived usefulness. This study provides new perspectives for understanding the use of digital drawing software in art education, offers insights for educational institutions to optimize digital strategies for art education, helps software developers to improve product functionality, and guides art students to make more effective use of digital tools for art creation, thus promoting the in-depth application and development of digital drawing technology in the art field.

The Concept of Image in Contemporary Culture and its Application to the Products of Students of Fine Arts

Contemporary literature has addressed new concepts necessitated by changes, cognitive explosions, and globalization. Image culture stands at the forefront of these concepts. The image, as the foremost visual art, is a language that has captured human energies to create an era. This study aims to explore the concept of the image in contemporary culture and its applications in the products of students of fine arts. The researcher utilized the descriptive-analytical method, concluding that visual culture and its social and spatial references have a clear impact on cultivating aesthetic taste among learners.

Use of Elements and Application of Principles of Art and Design in the Creation of Pictorial Compositions among Fine Art Students at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

In the creation of any work of art, whether in two or three dimension, the use of elements and principles is fundamental. It has been acknowledged across ages that the purpose of the creation of any work of art is to create some form of defined meaning or express some artistic phenomenon. It has also been acknowledged that elements and principles have a symbiotic relationship. In examining the paintings and drawings presented by students, this study seeks to explore the relationship between elements and principles as they are applied in the paintings and drawings to determine the effectiveness of this synchrony in terms of visual enhancement and the eventual creation of meaning. The study features students' work at various levels where they spontaneously created their paintings and drawings with focus on the use of elements and principles. However, their usage and application were spontaneous and not geared towards specific responses, which was necessary for the outcome of the study. From preliminary enquiry, it emerged that although students had received adequate tutorials about the use of elements and principles in the creation of artwork, they did not apply them from an academic perspective but instinctively. It was therefore envisaged that focusing on the quality of their work would ultimately yield better results about their comprehension of the use of elements and principles as featured in their work. This study, therefore, used the execution and analysis of their practical work as testimony to their comprehension. The selection of 35 presentations, including black and white pencil drawings, provided a wide spectrum and depicted how students used and understood the application of both elements and principles and were deemed adequate for the study. The paintings featured the use of colour as an integral element, and the pencil drawings were strong in depicting textural effects and using value. The presentations featured different subject matter which was important for the creative essence of work

الابتكار العاطفي لدى طلبة كلية الفنون الجميلة

The current research aims to identify: 1- Emotional innovation among students of the Faculty of Fine Arts. 2- The significance of statistical differences in emotional creativity among students of the Faculty of Fine Arts according to the variables of gender (male, female) in the scientific department) (art education, performing arts).) In order to achieve the objectives of the research, the researcher relied on the following: . 1- Using the (descriptive-relational approach) to detect emotional innovation 2- Constructing a measure of emotional innovation, based on the theory of James Averill (1999), and the measure consisted in its final form after completing the conditions of honesty, constancy, discriminatory power, and internal consistency, of (36) items. As a complement to this, the researcher applied the scale to a sample of (300) male and female students from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Al-Qadisiyah University, who were selected in a stratified random manner with a proportional method. After collecting the data and processing it statistically using the Statistical Bag for Social Sciences (SPSS) The search results found: University students are characterized by emotional innovation. - The results showed that the difference between males and females on the emotional creativity scale is not statistically significant. The results also showed that the difference between the scientific section (art education, performing arts) on the emotional creativity scale is not statistically significant. The results also showed that the difference between male and female students and the scientific department (art education, performing arts) was not statistically significant, and thus did not show an interaction between gender and the scientific department in affecting emotional innovation among students of fine arts. As a complement to the findings of the research, the researcher recommended several recommendations and proposals. Keywords: emotional creativity.

Investigation of the Relationship between Creative Personality Traits and Internet Usage of Fine Arts Faculty Students

Faculties of Fine Arts in Turkey train artists and designers by using the universal language of art, taking into account scientific, artistic and cultural developments, developing students' creativity and productivity. In addition to the problems encountered by fine arts students and artists, who have creative personality elements, during the performance of art and the application of methods and techniques available in the literature, the level of use of technology will directly affect their artistic performances and activities. The aim of this study is to examine the creative personality traits and internet usage status-purposes of university students studying in Fine Arts Faculties on a relational basis. The study, which was conducted in the relational survey model, included 205 students studying at the fine arts faculties. Creative personality traits scale and internet usage intentions questionnaire were used to collect the data of the study. According to the findings of the study, the creativity personality traits of the participants are at a high level. In addition, creative personality traits of the students show partial differences according to gender variable. According to another result of the study, it was seen that the students of the Faculty of Fine Arts use "Social networking sites", "Video sharing sites", "Photo sharing sites" applications at a high level. Again, the internet usage purposes of the participants differ according to the gender variable. Finally, significant relationships were found between the participants' creative personality traits and their internet usage purposes.Investigation of the Relationship between Creative Personality Traits and Internet Usage of Fine Arts Faculty Students

Learning Model for Pandava Five Puppetry Digital Creation: A Digital Literacy and Transformation of Traditional Characters Approach

The rapid evolution of information and communication technology has triggered a transformative revolution in contemporary society, impacting traditional Indonesian arts, notably Purwa Pandava Five shadow puppetry, leading to its decline among the younger generation. This research pioneers an innovative approach to revive the Purwa Pandava Five culture, targeting 50 fine arts students. The goal is to establish a digital literacy-based creative learning model in higher education, fostering an understanding of the aesthetics and moral fabric of Purwa Pandava Five shadow puppetry. Through a concurrent mixed-methods research design, 50 fine arts students craft digital puppetry works resonating with millennial comprehension. Data collection involves qualitative and quantitative methods such as interviews, surveys, and artistic assessments. The outcomes aim to ignite the younger generation's interest in traditional Indonesian arts, anticipating the evolution of fine arts programs in higher education to be responsive to changing cultural and technological dynamics. The aesthetic value and character of the Pandava Five shadow puppetry puppet are reflected through dramatic scenes and positive traits. Learning integrates creativity, digital literacy, and the transformation of Purwa Pandava Five shadow puppetry, creating innovative digital puppetry with a unique Pandava Five story interpretation. Implementing a digital creation learning model yields positive results, allowing students to collaboratively understand Pandava Five shadow puppetry's aesthetic and moral values. This stimulates millennial interest in the cultural heritage of Purwa Pandava Five shadow puppetry, producing works that blend traditional aesthetics with modern elements through digital literacy and advanced technology. The principles balance tradition and modern technology, preserving the visual authenticity of Purwa Pandava Five shadow puppetry while focusing on narrative and moral aspects. These outcomes aim to engage the younger generation in comprehending and safeguarding traditional Indonesian arts, with an anticipated evolution of fine arts programs in higher education to meet changing cultural and technological dynamics.

ASSOCIATION OF RULA AND UPPER LIMB MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN IN FINE ARTS STUDENTS

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between RULA and upper limb musculoskeletal pain in fine arts students. The research was conducted in Lahore, Pakistan, and involved 250 students from various universities, including NCA, BNU, PU, and GC University. To assess ergonomics, RULA was used, while the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was used to evaluate pain. The data was analyzed using SPSS v20, and the Chi-square test was used to determine the association between RULA and upper limb musculoskeletal pain. The results revealed that shoulders were the most common area of pain reported by students in the last 12 months (68%) and last 7 days (60%), followed by wrist/hand pain (66% and 55.2%, respectively). The Chi-square value showed a significant association between RULA Score and Shoulder Pain (p-value 0.04) and RULA Score and Wrist Pain (p-value 0.05); however, there was no significant association between RULA and Elbow pain (p-value 0.861). Statistical significance was set at p-value ≤ .05. In conclusion, this study found a significant association between RULA and upper limb musculoskeletal pain in fine arts students.

Power Point-Based Bandicam Development as PGSD Fine Arts Learning Media in Makassar City

This study aims to develop PGSD Visual Arts learning media based on Bandicam and PowerPoint as an effective tool in increasing students' understanding of fine arts. This research involves needs analysis, content design, video production, material processing, and integration with multimedia elements. The research method used is development research by following predetermined steps. The results of this study indicate that PowerPoint-based Bandicam learning media provides a more interactive learning experience for students. Through screen recordings using Bandicam, students can see demonstrations of art techniques, explanations of concepts, and examples of works of art in an attractive format. Integration with multimedia elements such as images, audio, and animation also enhances visual appeal and helps students understand fine art concepts better. Surveys and observations of PGSD Fine Arts students and teachers showed positive results. Students reported that this learning media helped them understand visual art techniques visually and in depth. They also feel actively involved in the learning process. Teachers also reported that this media helped them convey material in a more interesting and interactive way. However, some students indicated a need for more practice and independent use of the media to deepen their understanding. Therefore, it is important for teachers and schools to provide adequate support and guidance to students in using this learning media independently. In conclusion, the development of Bandicam and PowerPoint-based PGSD Visual Arts learning media provides significant benefits in increasing students' understanding of fine arts. This media presents material in an interesting, interactive, and visual way, which helps students gain a deeper understanding. For further development, it is suggested that more practice and self-support be provided for students to meet their needs in deepening their understanding of art.

The effectiveness of the harvesting strategy in the collection of environmental art by the Institute of Fine Arts students

The current research aims to: (know the effectiveness of the harvesting strategy in the achievement of the students of the Institute of Fine Arts in environmental art.- In order to know this effectiveness, the researcher put a main zero hypothesis and derived six sub-hypotheses from it. the usual way; As the research community reached (120) male and female students of the Fine Arts Institutes for the morning study in Baghdad. As for the research sample, it was chosen by the simple random method, and the number was (75) male and female students for the year 2021-2022 AD. The researcher applied a pre-knowledge test for the four groups of research to find out the level of previous experiences of students in the subject of environmental art. Teaching material vocabulary and objectives. After obtaining the validity and reliability of the test, the test was applied post-test on the four groups to see the effectiveness of the study plans according to the harvesting strategy.Among the statistical methods used by the researcher: Kruskal-Wiles test for equivalence in precognitive achievement. Holsty equation to ensure the validity of the cognitive achievement test. Kauder Richardson (20) test for reliability of cognitive test. The discriminatory power equation to find the percentage of the number of respondents who answered correctly in the paragraph. Mann Whitney test to find differences between the two groups according to the sub-hypotheses.- The results of the research showed that the students of the two experimental groups who studied environmental art according to the harvesting strategy excelled over the students of the two control groups who studied in the traditional way.- The results also showed that there were statistically significant differences between the ranks of the students of both groups, the experimental males and the experimental females, and that the direction of this difference was in favor of the females of the experimental group who studied according to the harvest strategy.Based on the results, the researcher concluded:1. The harvesting strategy worked on transferring students from a state of direct reception of information to searching for it, and this is the opposite of the usual method.2. The steps of the harvest strategy enabled the students to make qualitative changes in their thinking pattern, which helped them to distinguish the correct solutions and choose them from among many solutions.The researcher recommends: presenting the educational material to the students in the form of problems that affect the life of the learner, and this encourages thinking and finding appropriate solutions to them.

‘Derivation of Subject Matter/Content from Themes among University Fine Art Students - Analysis of Selected Paintings by Students at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

‘Derivation of Subject Matter/Content from Themes among University Fine Art Students - Analysis of Selected Paintings by Students at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

Influence of spatial imagery and imagery control on geometric form location in paintings

The study of artistic works requires an educated vision, a certain way of looking that unveils potential relations amongst objects. Fine art students develop skills that are resultant of their training in finding possible connections amongst elements in a painting. One of the abilities related to the observation and analysis of a work of art is the capacity to form mental images. The present study involved 188 fine art students (105 first-year students and 83 fourth-year students) and was meant to find out whether their education level, their spatial imagery ability and their imagery control had any influence on the location of geometric forms in a painting. We assessed hits minus errors. Results showed Results showed that fine arts students’ spatial ability and imagery control explained a significant percentage of score variation in the task of locating geometric figures in Velázquez's paintings. The significance of these results is consistent with those obtained in previous studies, spatial capacity, and imagery control influence on the achievement of skills in the artistic field.

Fine Arts Students: Mental Health, Stress, and Time on Academic Work

ABSTRACT In this study, we explored possible differences between students studying the fine arts and their non-art major peers on three separate variables: mental health, stress, and time spent on academic work. We found that students who study the fine arts report higher rates of mental distress, stress, and spend more time on academic work than do their non-art major peers. We offer recommendations for therapists working in university and college counseling settings.

The Müller-Lyer illusion through mental imagery

Previous studies have pointed to a link between visual perception and mental imagery. The present experiment focuses on one of the best-known illusions, the Müller-Lyer illusion, now reproduced under conditions of real perception and by means of imagery. To that purpose, a tailored ad-hoc set of combined figures was presented to a total of 161 fine art students (M age = 20,34, SD = 1,75) who individually worked with two different variations of the Müller-Lyer figures which consisted of a 10 mm long shaft and two fins set at an angle of 30º, being 15 mm long in one instance and 45 mm long in the other. In small groups, participants also completed an image control questionnaire. Results yielded that the longer the oblique lines, the larger the magnitude of the illusion both in the situation of real perception and in the imaginary situation. Also, the magnitude of the illusion augmented in the situation of perception in contrast to the imaginary situation, both with 15 mm long fins and with those of 45 mm. However, no significant differences were found in the magnitude of the illusion between high and low individuals in image control, although interactions between image control and other variables were indeed significant. The consistency of the outcome is a step forward in the study of illusions through mental images and opens the door to new lines of research that could involve innovative methods of analysis, different versions of the illusion and wider groups of participants.

Examination of 21st Century Skills and Technological Competences of Students of Fine Arts Faculty

In this study, 21st century skills and technological tendencies of the students of the Faculty of Fine Arts were examined with a relational approach in terms of some variables. With this aim, the 21st century skills and technological competences of the students of the Faculty of Fine Arts were compared in terms of gender and grade level variables. In this respect, this study is a comparative relational survey research. The study was carried out with 198 students studying fine arts at different universities in Turkey. The 21st century skills scale and the technological susceptibility scale were used as data collection tools. In the study, t-test for independent groups, one-way analysis of variance and correlation analysis techniques were used for data analysis. In the study, it was found that the 21st century skills of fine arts students were relatively high, while their technological susceptibility was moderate. It was found that the 21st century skills and technological predispositions of the participant students differed in terms of gender and grade level. Finally, a positive, significant and high-level relationship was found between the 21st century skills and technological predispositions of the students of the Faculty of Fine Arts.

Family background and the likelihood of pursuing a university degree abroad: heterogeneity in educational fields

This article examines how the likelihood of pursuing higher education abroad varies with social background and how such possible variations differ across educational fields. We use comprehensive Norwegian population data which allow for examining two dimensions of family background: parents’ education level and income. Our analytical sample comprises five cohorts of first-time students aged 19–24 years. We confirm previous findings that students who study abroad come from families with highly educated parents. Additionally, we find that students abroad have wealthier parents. Interestingly, the relationships between the likelihood of studying abroad and family background differ across educational fields. The probability of studying business and administration abroad increases with both parental income and parental education level, whereas it only increases with parental income for fine arts students. For medical students, family background does not correlate with the probability of studying abroad after controlling for grades from upper secondary.

Psychological Changes of Music and Fine Arts Students in the Education Process: A Comparative Longitudinal Study.

This study aimed to determine the changes in psychological distress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in students from the fine arts faculty in the first 2 years of their education in Turkey, in comparison with students from other faculties, and to reveal the causes of psychological distress, anxiety, and depression in fine arts students. The General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) were applied to students from Faculty of Fine Arts and the Faculties of Economics and Sport Sciences (controls) in the first week of the 2017-2018 academic year. Students also completed a questionnaire measuring their possible stressful life events (at timepoint T1). The process was repeated for the same students in the second year (T2). The changes between the two time¬points were examined prospectively. A total of 96 fine arts students agreed to participate at T1 and 66 at T2 (68.8%); for the controls, it was 259 at T1 and 182 (70.3%) at T2. The fine arts students at T1 included 15 music majors, 45 cinema and television, and 36 handi¬crafts, sculpture, and painting. Their average age at T1 was 21.0 yrs (SD 5.8) and 54.2% were male; for the other students, it was 19.4 yrs (2.7) and 56.0% male. Fine arts students' GHQ-12 score averages increased significantly from T1 to T2 (11.7 to 14.3, p=0.002). Their BDI score averages increased from 10.3 to 12.3 (p=0.044). Moreover, their S-Anxiety score averages increased from 41.1 at T1 to 44.1 at T2 (p=0.008). However, the increase in T-Anxiety scores was not statistically significant. None of the control students' test scores varied between the two timepoints (p>0.05). At T2, for fine arts students, there was no significant difference between female and male students in terms of GHQ-12, BDI, and S-Anxiety scores. However, T-anxiety scores were higher in female students. By linear regression analysis, "worrying about the future (individual)" was found to be a determinant on all scale scores in fine arts students. The psychological indicators increased significantly in fine arts students during the first year of their education.

Arts-Based Service Learning: A Vehicle for Development and Sustainability of Communities

Through this qualitative study we intend to show how an Arts-Based Service-Learning Program was implemented with Fine Arts Students, in a Higher School of Education of a Portuguese Polytechnic Institution, Portugal, in collaboration with some local communities and how this Program helped to understand such pedagogical tool as a way of integrating arts-based service in the community with learning that enriches the participants' experience, strengthening community relationships, bringing about change in their environments and presenting the students and community views on the approval and involvement of a sustainable program. We also try to point out the importance of the involvement and collaboration of an art gallery in this process, presenting a brief description of one student’s project as an example of a pedagogical resource of our service-learning practices.

Fine Arts Students’ Needs Analysis in the Learning of English as a Foreign Language: a Case Study

It has been shown that needs analysis is important while dealing with ESP in the teaching / learning process. This study wanted to find out and analyze the real needs of students for the sake of improving ELT at the Académie des Beaux-Arts / Kinshasa. Thanks to the qualitative research, this study has been concentrated on the analysis of learners’ needs in the learning of English as foreign language. One hundred students of G1, G2 and G3 of plastic arts and the two instructors of the English language at the Académie des Beaux-Arts have been questionned through interviews, and also documentary sources helped to collect data. It is necessary to tackle the learners’ needs analysis in order to establish and integrate learners’ expectations on the proposal of a new content of English related to their field. The findings have shown that the majority of learners wished that visual and handling materials focused on their daily expectations such as drawings, pictures, sketches, artistic tools, conversations related to arts domain, might be incorporated in the content of their course.

Choreography in the art education system: modern Ukrainian and world practice

The purpose of this study was to investigate the system of art education and its role in the conservation and dissemination of culture in a globalized world, and to find out the current scenario of dance forms and the way they are affected by global developments and their future. This study was also aimed to focus on the teaching of these art forms, as well as modern and foreign dance forms in Ukraine and around the world, and to examine the element of choreography in modern arts education. Both qualitative as well as quantitative methods of data collection were used. Data collection took the form of primary research (a survey consisting of 2 questions related to dance education and choreography) and secondary research (a set of 11 major articles). The survey was conducted on 51 dancers (teachers and students of fine arts) and the questionnaire data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. Artists of pure traditional descent still believe in reviving traditional forms of dance in their true form, rather than combining them with other contemporary styles. The participants were of the opinion that the popularity of dance education is falling in popularity over the years, and also do not see the fusion genre of choreography as authentic or sharing the traditional or cultural values of the traditional dance forms. The results also showed that the system of art education is an efficient manner of transferring knowledge about the choreography of traditional and modern dance forms all across the world and that people associate traditional dance forms with cultural identity. Our study indicated a continuing legacy of art education for dance forms and their choreography for the coming generations, also the continuous existence of the traditional and modern art forms in their original and fused forms.