Introduction of the 'Design Process' in the technical drawing classroom as a proposal for the creative empowerment of students

Abstract

This work presents a new teaching proposal for the technical drawing (graphic expression) classes, in which the “Design Process” is incorporated into the classroom. The methodology has been experimentally worked through a seminar-workshop with a group of students of the Master’s Degree in Secondary Education Teaching (specialization in “Drawing, Image and Plastic Arts”) of the University of Almeria (Spain). The objective is to provide future teachers with perspectives and alternative tools in order to increase the dynamism of the teaching-learning process regarding this subject. The seminar was developed by means of a co-participation approach (teacher-student), after carrying out an initial reflection on the concept of design and some common drawbacks usually detected when addressing its definition. Regarding the analysis of the experience, different methodological procedures have been related: NPS index (Net Promoter Score), Likert scale of 0-10 points and statistical descriptions. The findings suggest that the proposed methodological approach is useful for the future teachers of the subject of technical drawing, also facilitating the development of creativity among students. This proposal could be inscribed within the incipient educational philosophy “STEAM”, interrelating different professional disciplines, such as engineering, art and design.