Date of Award
Spring 5-30-2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Paul Sproll
Second Advisor
Nancy Friese
Abstract
As an international student, I have had the chance to view art education through the lenses of both the United States and Korean education systems. While Korea’s education system leans more on authoritarian institutions, rote memorization, and grades, art education in the US is equally as restrictive and teaches technical skill rather than fostering creativity. Technical skill does not an artist make. Because of my self-assumed lack of creativity, I began to go to museums and sketch masterworks in an effort to self direct creative learning. This experience ultimately led me to consider a future career as a teacher as I desired to help foster creativity in other aspiring artists. However, during my time in higher art education, I have continued encountering problems with the art education system. These problems include a lack of focus on creating future art consumers, a lack of attention paid to developing an understanding of valuing and managing art, and the same problem of over-standardization and focus on honed technical skills. Art education is important in its ability to bridge gaps and foster empathy and drive in students. Understanding art value is likewise important in that today’s students are tomorrow’s potential collectors and artists.
Recommended Citation
Rhyu, Juri, "Light on : the value of art & art education" (2017). Masters Theses. 106.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/masterstheses/106
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