Monday, January 29, 2024
Location: Makkasan Pittaya School, Makkasan Sub-district, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok
Project Objectives:
1.To organize visual arts discussion activities for the development of creative thinking
2.To provide academic services to society in the strategic area of the Faculty of Fine Arts' "Saen Saep Model"
3.To provide academic services to society and integrate with SDGs, teaching, and research

The Visual Arts Activities for Creative Thinking Development take the form of discussion activities, visual arts activities using recycled materials to create art, and the development of creative thinking and communication skills. This initiative aims to transfer the knowledge, experience, and expertise of faculty members in the field to the target group. The activities focus on high school students in schools within the strategic area of the Faculty of Fine Arts' "Saen Saep Model" who are interested in art and aspire to pursue higher education in art. It also aims to raise community awareness of the value of fine arts, artistic knowledge, and aesthetic experiences, while encouraging community participation with the Visual Art program, the Faculty of Fine Arts, and the university to develop education for improving quality of life and strengthening the foundation of society.

The project resulted in the development of students at Makkasan Pittaya School, enhancing their knowledge and understanding of visual arts for creative thinking development. Eight creative works were produced from recycled materials, and a total of 145 project participants were involved in the creative process and gained knowledge about using recycled materials. This can serve as a guide for daily life by applying or potentially increasing the value of products derived from recycled materials in the future. Faculty members and students applied their knowledge and skills to provide academic services, fostering development among project participants and leading to positive improvements. The faculty and students can use the results of this academic service to further develop knowledge and address issues in future studies or research to solve problems that need improvement for stability. It also enhances the potential of the population in fine arts, developing skills to further develop and promote community engagement for physical and mental happiness, and continued positive development.
Furthermore, it provides guidelines for managing and transforming recycled materials into fine art products, reducing the amount of slow-degrading waste. This can lead to the creation of products, innovations, research, or other related developments for the community, university, and nation in the future."