Enhancing Visual Literacy in 8th–9th Grade Students Through Creative Art Education

Bobomurodova Sojida Ablakulovna

Navoi State University Teacher of the Department of "Fine Arts and Engineering Graphics"

Keywords: visual literacy, art education, creative exercises, compositional thinking, project-based learning, interactive teaching

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Abstract

Abstract: This article explores methods for enhancing visual literacy in 8th–9th grade students in secondary schools. It emphasizes the importance of creative exercises, interactive teaching, and project-based learning in developing students’ compositional thinking, visual perception, and artistic skills. Implementing these approaches fosters independent thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities while strengthening aesthetic awareness and practical competencies.

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