The necessary insertion of Design integrated with the discipline of Arts in basic education

• Main Authors: Annibal Gouvêa Franco, Simone Medeiros de Carvalho
• Format: Article
• Language: Portuguese
• Published: Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL) 2018-12-01
• Series: Projetica
• Subjects: Currículo; Design; Educação
• Online Access: http://www.uel.br/revistas/uel/index.php/projetica/article/view/27355

This paper aims to map the presence of applied arts content - focused on design - in the arts curriculum of elementary public schools in Belo Horizonte, from 6th to 9th grades. The study also supports the necessary insertion of design in basic education, integrated with the arts discipline. Research methodologies applied were the bibliographic research and the  qualitative research through documentary analysis. It is concluded that the educational approach of design is important and necessary, according to the PCNs - (Brazilian) National Curricular Parameters - and CBC - Common Basic Curriculum in Arts (referring to the State of Minas Gerais). The education through design, among the various benefits provided to the students, helps them understand the Brazilian industrial culture.