Competence development through art technology

Abstract

The purpose of this research; is to evaluate the competence development process through art technology through the eyes of students studying in the visual arts and drawing department. The study group of the research consists of 40 visual arts and drawing department students studying at various universities in Kazakhstan. Research data were collected by semi-structured interview technique. The descriptive analysis technique was used in the analysis of the interviews with the students who constitute the sample group of the research. As a result of the research; it has been determined that the majority of visual arts and drawing students have moderate technological competencies. The majority of visual arts and painting students stated that they found the education opportunities related to art technology at a moderate level in the education they received at the university. The majority of the students participating in the research stated that technology integration into art education is very necessary. The vast majority of visual arts and drawing students stated that it is possible to gain competence through art technology.

Keywords: Art technology, competence development, student opinions;