La fotografía como herramienta pedagógica en el desarrollo de habilidades artísticas en estudiantes de artes plásticas.

Abstract

Abstract: This research paper analyzes the impact of photography as a pedagogical tool on the development of artistic skills in Fine Arts students at the Technical University of Machala. After identifying a curricular weakness, the limited use of photography in instruction, a practical workshop with an interdisciplinary approach is proposed. Photography is presented not only as a technique, but also as a visual language that strengthens perception, creativity, and aesthetic analysis. The results of the workshop, which was conducted with 50 Fine Arts students at UTMACH, reveal that more than 80% experienced a positive change in their way of observing their surroundings and gained a sense of value in photography as a learning medium. Thus, it is concluded that its inclusion from the first semesters could enrich their artistic training by fostering transversal skills applicable to disciplines such as drawing, painting, and sculpture.