Sustaining the Future of Art Pedagogy in tge Face of Technology

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2024-02-29
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Afo-A-KOM Journal of Culture, Performing and Visual Arts
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Abstract There is no doubt that technology is here to stay. Its influence is being noticed and reflected in studio and classroom situations. Students of Art in the 21stCentury are technology-driven. Their orientation and day-to day experience toll this line. Despite the many opportunities afforded to art teachers in technology today, many of themavoid these opportunities; either because they are not interested or they prefer the traditional way of teaching or they lack the know-how to use them. A cursory look at our Art institutions and Departments in Nigeria today reveals a need to overhaul the training methods and facilities in the system to meet global standards and the technology-driven society of our time. The author thinks, there is a need to embrace the use of technology in the teaching and learning of Art if its future is to be sustained. This paper discusses the place of technology in Art pedagogy; looking at studio practice and theory, its influence on Art production, careers in Art now; and sustainability in the future. The methodology adopted includes literary review and practical studio work experience. The paper points to the fact that the role of technology cannot be over-emphasized in art teaching and learning, exhibition and sale, recording, preservation, as well as documentation and archiving of art experiences. It is recommended that teachers of Art must be up-to-date with modern techniques in teaching in the dynamic and technology-driven world of today.
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The paper looks into the future of art pedagogy in the face of technology.
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APA, 6th edition