Exploring The Roles Of Art And Design In Skills Acquisition And Socio-Economic Development

It is human nature to explore different possibilities to improve social and economic development. Such possibilities are further improved upon for sustainable transformation of human. Skills acquisition and mastery is fundamental in all human setting. Achieving human development can be comfortably realised through the visual arts and design. Currently, visual arts and design which includes the intellects, technical proficiencies are been realised through graphics, ceramics and textiles designing. These areas of art and design practices are fertile grounds for acquiring basic skills and proficiency development. This paper therefore, explores the roles of art and design in skills acquisition and development in the fields of art, designing, engineering, science and technology. It concludes that art and design as indispensable tools applied by humans is a fulcrum for sustainable socio-economic development that can no longer be ignored. It recommends the inclusion and continuous reviewing of art and design curriculum in schools in order to sustain economic, industrial and nation development in human societies.