The role of alternative metals in enhancing creativity and sustainability in art education: A qualitative study
Background: Alternative metals, such as aluminium and recycled materials, are increasingly significant in art education, particularly in areas such as metalwork and sculpture due to their creative potential, sustainability, and interdisciplinary applications. However, their integration into formal c...
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| description | Background: Alternative metals, such as aluminium and recycled materials, are increasingly significant in art education, particularly in areas such as metalwork and sculpture due to their creative potential, sustainability, and interdisciplinary applications. However, their integration into formal curricula remains limited. Purpose: This study explores how alternative metals enhance students' creativity, promote environmental awareness, and support interdisciplinary skill development in higher art education, with emphasis on their application in metal-based practices. Materials and methods: Using qualitative document analysis, this research reviewed professional and institutional sources, applying Krippendorff's content analysis to identify key themes related to creativity, sustainability, and interdisciplinary learning. Findings: The study reveals that incorporating alternative metals enriches artistic expression, promotes the use of sustainable materials aligned with circular economy principles, and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between art, engineering, and material sciences. However, challenges such as high material costs and limited expertise hinder their practical application. Conclusion: Integrating alternative metals, especially through metalwork and sculptural practices within art education enhances student learning and professional preparedness. Future research should explore cost-effective strategies and global best practices for incorporating these materials into art education programmes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d560d5dfafdb41d3bd778c22eff862fd2025-08-20T03:23:02ZengElsevierSocial Sciences and Humanities Open2590-29112025-01-011110154710.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101547The role of alternative metals in enhancing creativity and sustainability in art education: A qualitative studyMoneerah Alayar0Najlah Alrashidi1Eiman Alrashaidi2Khaled Alazmi3Corresponding author.; Department of Art Education - College of Basic Education, The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Al-Ardiya, Street 103, Kuwait City, KuwaitDepartment of Art Education - College of Basic Education, The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Al-Ardiya, Street 103, Kuwait City, KuwaitDepartment of Art Education - College of Basic Education, The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Al-Ardiya, Street 103, Kuwait City, KuwaitDepartment of Art Education - College of Basic Education, The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Al-Ardiya, Street 103, Kuwait City, KuwaitBackground: Alternative metals, such as aluminium and recycled materials, are increasingly significant in art education, particularly in areas such as metalwork and sculpture due to their creative potential, sustainability, and interdisciplinary applications. However, their integration into formal curricula remains limited. Purpose: This study explores how alternative metals enhance students' creativity, promote environmental awareness, and support interdisciplinary skill development in higher art education, with emphasis on their application in metal-based practices. Materials and methods: Using qualitative document analysis, this research reviewed professional and institutional sources, applying Krippendorff's content analysis to identify key themes related to creativity, sustainability, and interdisciplinary learning. Findings: The study reveals that incorporating alternative metals enriches artistic expression, promotes the use of sustainable materials aligned with circular economy principles, and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between art, engineering, and material sciences. However, challenges such as high material costs and limited expertise hinder their practical application. Conclusion: Integrating alternative metals, especially through metalwork and sculptural practices within art education enhances student learning and professional preparedness. Future research should explore cost-effective strategies and global best practices for incorporating these materials into art education programmes.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259029112500275XAlternative metalsMetalworkSculptureArt educationSustainabilityInterdisciplinary learning |
| spellingShingle | Moneerah Alayar Najlah Alrashidi Eiman Alrashaidi Khaled Alazmi The role of alternative metals in enhancing creativity and sustainability in art education: A qualitative study Social Sciences and Humanities Open Alternative metals Metalwork Sculpture Art education Sustainability Interdisciplinary learning |
| title | The role of alternative metals in enhancing creativity and sustainability in art education: A qualitative study |
| title_full | The role of alternative metals in enhancing creativity and sustainability in art education: A qualitative study |
| title_fullStr | The role of alternative metals in enhancing creativity and sustainability in art education: A qualitative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The role of alternative metals in enhancing creativity and sustainability in art education: A qualitative study |
| title_short | The role of alternative metals in enhancing creativity and sustainability in art education: A qualitative study |
| title_sort | role of alternative metals in enhancing creativity and sustainability in art education a qualitative study |
| topic | Alternative metals Metalwork Sculpture Art education Sustainability Interdisciplinary learning |
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