Enhancing life still sketch skills through virtual reality technology: A case study at Mianyang teachers' college, Sichuan

• Published in: Embracing Cutting-Edge Technology in Modern Educational Settings
• Main Author: Wen Q.; Zalay A.A.; Huang B.; Hashim A.M.; Wong W.L.
• Format: Book chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IGI Global 2023
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85183677226&doi=10.4018%2f979-8-3693-1022-9.ch010&partnerID=40&md5=25d50299aa86cac89b0d9bf979084d26

This study addresses a significant gap in research concerning the utilization of virtual reality (VR) technology within higher education in China. Focusing on Mianyang Teachers' College in Sichuan, the research explores the potential integration of VR into the practice of life still sketching. Using a qualitative case study approach, ten experts, comprising five in life still sketching and five in VR technology, were interviewed. Thematic analysis of the data revealed that life still sketching is viewed as a highly subjective mode of artistic expression, emphasizing adherence to fundamental aesthetic principles. The study underscores the importance of factors such as the art's current status, exploratory nature, instructional objectives, and technical aspects for effective life still sketching. VR technology, with devices like PICO and QUEST2, emerges as a promising tool to enhance this artistic practice, offering innovative solutions to its challenges. This research contributes valuable insights to the intersection of VR and art education in the Chinese higher education context. © 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved.