3D Modeling as an educational tool for the development of skills of the new degrees in Arts

• Main Authors: Jorge de la Torre Cantero, Jose Luis Saorín, Carlos Carbonell, María Dolores del Castillo Cossío, Manuel Contero
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universidad Complutense de Madrid 2012-07-01
• Series: Arte, Individuo y Sociedad
• Subjects: Competencias; Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior; Innovación Educativa; Nuevas Tecnologías; Visión Espacial
• Online Access: http://revistas.ucm.es/index.php/ARIS/article/view/39025

This article describes a pilot study involving the realization of a 3D modelling workshop as an innovative educational tool for development skills contemplated by the new degrees in Arts. The new European Higher Education Area includes the development of abilities, such us the capacity to choose the appropriate representation system, using advanced technological tools and developing the capacity for spatial vision. The study was conducted with students in Arts Degree from the University of La Laguna during the academic year 2010-2011. The software chosen for the workshop has been Google Sketchup 8, free version. To measure the results of the pilot study, students completed a survey of effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction on the Workshop, and it was measured the effect of spatial vision using the Mental Rotation Test (MRT). The results show that this kind of initiatives allow to improve the skills of students.