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An Exploratory Study of Learning Journeys for Makers in the Fields of Art, Craft and Design: An Investigation of the Blurred Boundaries between Art, Craft, and Design

Wallace, Kyle S
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1460024614

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2016, Master of Fine Arts, Ohio State University, Industrial, Interior Visual Communication Design.
In this exploratory study, research was conducted on the learning journeys of makers in the fields of art, craft and design. The investigation was conducted to explore new ways of informing hands-on learning for makers, as well as parents and educators of makers. The primary research revealed insights about the makers' positions within the blurred boundaries of art, craft and design, how these makers approach creativity and how their learning activities fit within informal, non-formal and formal learning approaches. This study does not attempt to reinforce or redefine the boundaries between art, craft and design. Rather, this study suggests that practitioners and students want to explore the space between art, craft and design even though many academic institutions often attempt to reinforce boundaries between the three fields. The findings in this study were rich in details and these were used to create a framework for makers to begin or continue advancing their skills and knowledge in hands-on learning. The information provided could be used to bridge formal learning activities with informal and non-formal learning activities. Bridging these types of learning activities could better position future makers to become the producers of innovative ideas for our future economy. It is important to note that the investigator is also a maker. His background includes vocational education in cabinetmaking and millwork, and university education at a one-year exchange program in Germany and a BFA with a concentration in Industrial Design. His professional career includes fabrication and managerial experiences from a variety of production workshops at multiple locations across the United States and abroad, in countries such as England and Australia.
Elizabeth B.-N. Sanders, Ph.D., (Advisor)
Peter Chan, Ph.D., (Committee Member)
David Staley, Ph.D., (Committee Member)
206 p.
Adult Education; Art Education; Curricula; Design; Education; Epistemology; Fine Arts; Higher Education; Industrial Arts Education; Pedagogy; Teacher Education; Teaching; Vocational Education
Exploratory Study; User-Centered; Maker; Blurred Boundaries; Art; Craft; Design; Learning Journey

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  • Wallace, K. S. (2016). An Exploratory Study of Learning Journeys for Makers in the Fields of Art, Craft and Design: An Investigation of the Blurred Boundaries between Art, Craft, and Design [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1460024614

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Wallace, Kyle. An Exploratory Study of Learning Journeys for Makers in the Fields of Art, Craft and Design: An Investigation of the Blurred Boundaries between Art, Craft, and Design. 2016. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1460024614.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Wallace, Kyle. "An Exploratory Study of Learning Journeys for Makers in the Fields of Art, Craft and Design: An Investigation of the Blurred Boundaries between Art, Craft, and Design." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1460024614

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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