Examining the impact of art-related movies as teaching resources on primary students' engagement in visual art learning

Art education is very important in helping students appreciate beauty, and it's seen as a key part of the five main types of learning that help a person grow fully (HKEDB, 2017, p. iii). However, there's a noticeable lack of interest and excitement in learning among primary school kids in Hong Kong. There's also not much research on using movies to teach Visual Arts in Hong Kong schools. Therefore, the researcher wants to look into how movies about art can be used in teaching art to young students and how to fit this method into regular teaching practices.

This study employs an action research methodology that includes both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques. Feedback and data gathered from two distinct groups: study participants and interviewees, encompassing students and teachers from Tai Po Old Market Public School in Hong Kong. Such a comprehensive methodological approach is anticipated to yield valuable insights into the effectiveness of film-based instructional strategies and their impact on student engagement within the realm of visual art education. Findings indicated that the use of art-related films as instructional resources in teaching visual art to primary students is effective, potentially enhancing students' motivation, enjoyment of lessons, and interest in visual arts, alongside bolstering engagement in learning with a particular emphasis on understanding and appreciating visual art. The teaching strategies and recommendations derived from this research aim to serve as a reference for visual art educators in Hong Kong, with the objective of augmenting primary students' engagement in visual art education.