Integrating Art into Engineering: An Educational Gaps and Solutions

Zhu Yumin; Zainudin Bin Mohd Isa

doi:10.56982/dream.v3i10.269

Authors

Zhu Yumin City University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Zainudin Bin Mohd Isa City University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56982/dream.v3i10.269

Keywords:

art education challenges, integrating art,, engineering, professional development

Abstract

This paper explores the deficiencies in art education within engineering schools in Hebei and proposes strategies for integrating art to enhance creativity and innovation. The paper identifies key gaps in the current curriculum, including a lack of interdisciplinary courses and insufficient institutional support for creativity-driven initiatives. Drawing on existing literature and successful case studies, the proposed solutions include integrating art into engineering courses, fostering professional development, and enhancing collaboration between disciplines. The long-term benefits of this integration include improved problem-solving skills, enhanced creativity, and broader professional competencies. By examining Hebei’s educational landscape, this paper presents a model that could inspire similar reforms in engineering education globally.

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