In the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution in the 21st century, where technological advancements like AR and VR have elevated spatiality, it is crucial to acknowledge the dominance of vision-centered media in technical fields and the significance of ...
In the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution in the 21st century, where technological advancements like AR and VR have elevated spatiality, it is crucial to acknowledge the dominance of vision-centered media in technical fields and the significance of images in art education. The revised curriculum of 2015 embraced the concept of 'confluence,' while the 2022 curriculum emphasized the role of creativity in generating a new value through diverse foundational skills. Sensory integration education has demonstrated its ability to break free from standardized methods, enabling learners to produce innovative outcomes by integrating varied information. The senses beyond sight offer unique information and contribute to spatial understanding in ways that sight alone cannot achieve. With this in mind, this study proposes a sound-based drawing education that incorporates hearing and sight among other senses, emphasizing the importance of sensory integration for the expanded expression of spatiality in our increasingly spatially-focused world.
Human perception extends beyond the reliance on a single sense. Cross-sensory perception, the foundation of this study, enables us to gather, grasp, and process information from multiple senses. Known as multi-sensory processing, this integration occurs at the neural level and enhances our understanding by providing a broader range of information. For example, hearing can capture details in locations that are inaccessible to sight alone, as it possesses its own ability to discern spatial attributes. Hearing relies on "location cues" such as interaural time difference (ITD), interaural level difference (ILD), and spectral cues. These cues parallel the function of depth cues in vision, enabling us to perceive and comprehend spatial relationships. Consequently, our perception of space and location is not limited to a single sense, but rather involves the collaboration of multiple senses in the process.
The researcher's study on sound-based drawing education methods for extended spatial expression comprises five sessions. The first and second sessions involve theoretical classes. In the first session, students learn about sound localization and the various types of three-dimensional (3D) sounds. The second session focuses on painting cues and spatial expression techniques employed by artists, such as perspective and line thickness, to convey a sense of space. The third and fourth sessions entail practical training and activities. In the third session, two specific situations are presented through stage directions, and students are encouraged to express the suggested situations using the spatial expression methods learned in the second session. The fourth session involves students listening to stereophonic sounds played through speakers, simulating the same situations from the third session, and creating drawings that emphasize spatial expression. Before engaging in full-scale sound-listening drawing, students have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with 3D sounds by listening to sounds with various orientations and marking their locations on an activity sheet using azimuth marks. As a result of seeking advice from sound experts to find sound equipment sufficient to set in an art room whose average floor area suggested by the Ministry of Education is 40.84 pyeong (134.7 m2), two sets of 2-channel speakers may provide a sufficient sound output environment. The sound setting premise that places one pair of speakers next to the blackboard and another pair in the middle of the vertical side of the art room is an effective way to eliminate acoustic blind spots. In the fifth session, students have time to appreciate the results and have discussion. In this session, they talk about the difference between the drawing in the third session and the drawing in the fourth session, and explore how sensory integration affects spatial expression.
The researcher anticipates several expected effects of this study. Firstly, it aims to expand the sensory experience by enabling the expression of areas that are beyond the perception of sight alone. This can lead to a broader understanding and engagement with the surrounding environment. Secondly, the study has the potential to promote and enhance the knowledge of information processing and creative thinking capabilities, aligning with the objectives outlined in the 2020 revised curriculum. By integrating multiple senses in the process of spatial expression, students can develop a more holistic and multidimensional understanding of the world. Lastly, the research seeks to push the boundaries of art education by blurring the distinctions between different sensory realms and fostering the fusion of senses. This approach embraces the expanding realm of art in contemporary times, where interdisciplinary and multimedia approaches are becoming increasingly prevalent. By incorporating sound-based drawing education, the study opens up new possibilities for artistic exploration and expression.
This study highlights the importance and value of sensory consilience, emphasizing the need for art education experts to prioritize methods that engage multiple senses, rather than solely relying on sight. While the research specifically focuses on the integration of sight and hearing, it also suggests the potential for future investigations into the integration of other senses.