Exhibition visits as a learning resource for graphic design students at Jeddah international college

Abstract EN

Saudi Arabia 2030 vision encompasses art and design and its development.

This study aims to investigate the learning experience and practices in art exhibition visits of graphic design students studying at Jeddah International College.

Moreover, the study examines the impact of visiting art exhibitions on the development of the design process of graphic design projects in the presence of adequate guidance during the students’ visits to art exhibitions.

The study participants were Jeddah International graphic design students.

76 out of 87 students participated in the data collection using an online survey.

The survey considers the following: 1) Prior to the visit: the frequency and the motivation for exhibition visits, the planning and organizing the visit; 2) During the visit: methods of documenting and recording interesting information during the visit and the difficulties faced; 3) Post visit: the impact of the visit on the students’ inspiration and creativity in their designs process from the students perspective.

The results revealed that visiting art exhibitions has a significant impact on the development of the design process of graphic design projects.

However, graphic design students lack the ability to work independently during these visits.

Thus, the study proposes a set of guidelines for graphic design students to enhance students’ learning during art exhibitions visits.