Making Things and Teaching the Creative Arts in the Post-Digital Era: Seeing and Experiencing the Self and the Object through a Digital Interface

This book critically examines the processes of making art and creative arts education in the post-digital era, drawing from philosophy and pedagogy to develop a phenomenology of aesthetic practices. It explores themes such as the aesthetic practices of making and the experience of an aesthetic act through a digital interface, and suggests new didactic approaches to understanding and creating form in creative arts education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration delves into the intricate processes of art-making and creative arts education in the post-digital era. Drawing from a diverse range of fields, including philosophy and pedagogy, it seeks to establish a profound understanding of what it means to create art and engage in artistic practices. The book develops and articulates a phenomenology of aesthetic practices within this contemporary context, exploring themes such as the aesthetic experiences of making and the encounter with art through digital interfaces. It also proposes innovative didactic approaches to understanding and creating form as an essential component of creative arts education in the post-digital era. Furthermore, the book critically analyzes creative arts pedagogy research in the light of these developments, shedding light on the latest trends and advancements in the field. Throughout the book, the experience of materials and space, both real and virtual, is presented for theoretical reflection, fostering a deeper understanding of the artistic process and its implications in the digital age.

This book appeals to scholars and researchers across aesthetics, art, design, public art/public space, art education, digital culture, and human-computer interaction studies. Its multidisciplinary approach offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of art and creative arts education, providing a rich resource for scholars and practitioners alike.

Weight: 154g
Dimension: 215 x 138 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032340661