D'Art – Austrian Center for Didactics of Art, Textile &
Design - University of Applied Arts Vienna in cooperation with University of Art and Design Linz
Looking
back in history, we see that art education has repeatedly been exposed to all kinds of challenges brought on by political
and societal changes. Today we face unexpected challenges of historic proportions that are triggered by intertwined phenomena
such as the global economic crisis, mass migration and the pervasion of new technologies in everyday life. Teaching and learning
art and design in times of change require entirely new perspectives. Since the onset of the educational turn, we find that
knowledge, competences and skills have become fragmentary. At the same time, young pupils’ understanding of content when reading
texts appears to have suffered; they know how to play computer games but do not know how to use a computer in its diverse
possibilities. Knowledge has become extremely complex and seems to be understandable just via transdisciplinary approaches,
but schools and curricula do not reflect these interrelations sufficiently yet. Creative skills are needed to transgress disciplines
and to open up chances for education and society.
The conference intends to discuss the role of art and design
education in current times of change through theoretical reflections, historical and empirical analysis, case studies as well
as hands-on activities in workshops. We invite theoreticians and practitioners from the fields of art and design education
to share their research, expertise and knowledge at the very first InSEA regional conference in Vienna. Young professionals
and (PhD) students are specifically encouraged to apply for participation with respect to the conference’s aim of being an
open and supportive discussion space.
We are happy to announce that D'Art will host the first regional conference
of the International Society for Education through Art (InSEA) in Vienna at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. Against
the background of current societal challenges the conference is looking for answers in the interaction of media, arts and
education.
www.didactic-art.org/index.php?id=insea
