초등학교 도자공예 교육 개선을 위한 미술 교과서 분석

Abstract

This study aims to suggest in which direction ceramic craft education should be improved in elementary school art textbooks in preparation for the 2022 revised curriculum. The research highlights the role of pottery and ceramics within the wider context of art education, emphasizing the 2022 curriculum’s vision of nurturing “inclusive and creative proactive individuals.” The study also examines the importance of this specialized instruction and proposes ways for the advancement of broader art education. Upon analyzing 26 editions across seven distinct art textbooks, based on the 2015 curriculum revision, several challenges became evident. A noticeable shortage exists in the allocation of hands-on sessions dedicated to clay craftsmanship. Even when modules introduce sculpting exercises using clay for three-dimensional concepts, such content occupies less than 10% of the entire curriculum. The textbooks offer a superficial overview of the ceramics process. In-depth discussions on various molding techniques are scarce, and hands-on experiences in crucial stages like drying, firing, and glazing are lacking. As a result, many ceramic lessons remain confined to basic clay manipulation, bypassing the deeper aspects of the craft. Educational institutions often lack the necessary facilities and tools for a comprehensive pottery and ceramics education. Contemporary ceramic art receives limited attention in these textbooks, with most referenced pieces for study or appreciation rooted in tradition, overshadowing the works of modern ceramic artists. A viable solution to these challenges involves integrating pottery and ceramics specialists within the elementary art education framework. A significant portion of current art textbook authors are elementary educators without specialized training in pottery and ceramics. This expertise gap leads to content shortcomings in textbooks and impedes effective ceramics instruction. The urgent requirement for specialized equipment and facilities for pottery and ceramics training underscores the need for expert involvement.