DRAWING AND ITS ROLE IN APPLIED FINE ARTS EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS EDUCATION REFORM

Abstract

This article examines the role of drawing in applied fine arts education, from cultivating observational,
analytical, and representational skills to supporting the formation of personal style and aesthetic identity in
design and digital art practice. Drawing on teaching practices at several domestic institutions and referencing
international training models, the study identifies existing limitations, including a strong technical bias, weak
alignment with the needs of the creative industries, and insufficient technological integration. The article
proposes pedagogical innovations such as competency‑based instruction, studio‑centered models, digital
applications, and stronger links between schools, industry partners, and project‑based learning.