Abstract:

This paper will study the effects of cross disciplinary classes in art & design. It will show the benefits of providing students of different disciplines an opportunity to understand the creative side of other programs. It will also try to prove the development of creative and analytical skills when studying in a cross disciplinary class room. This paper will also discuss the benefits of introducing teachers of different disciplines in the class room.

The author believes that the future of academic development in art & design lies in collaboration and cooperation among the various fields of art & design. Interior, graphics, fine arts, fashion, etc. need to introduce collaborative teaching and learning.

The study will review and examine previous such attempts of collaborative teaching and learning. It will identify the positive and negative aspects of such teaching methodology. It will come out with a proposal to indicate the best way forward to include such methodology in art & design teaching that can be integrated smoothly in the curriculum.

Keywords:

Art & Design, Cross Disciplinary Studies, Curriculum Development, Collaborative Studies.