Research and Practice of Integrated Knowledge and Action, Art and Craft Fusion in Aesthetic Education A Case Study of Qingdao Huanghai University

Abstract

This paper delves into the practical implementation of integrated knowledge and action, focusing on the fusion of art and craft within aesthetic education, with Qingdao Huanghai University as the case study. It examines the university's unique "Four-Culture Integration Aesthetic Education Model," which emphasizes the amalgamation of excellent traditional culture, revolutionary red culture, craftsmanship culture, and innovation culture. The university adopts a systematic approach involving top-level design, coupling logic, and implementation guarantees to establish a comprehensive aesthetic education curriculum. Central to this approach is the integration of aesthetics, culture, art, engineering, and technology to cultivate students endowed with profound cultural heritage and innovative prowess. Furthermore, the paper elaborates on the development of an integrated knowledge and action, art and craft fusion aesthetic education system, with a focus on curriculum refinement, practical pathways, and enhancing overall connectivity.