Abstract
As the world changes every day, as we have seen in the post-Covid Era. A natural calamity just stumped us out of all our wits. Hence its becomes very important for students to equip themselves with the much needed skills and knowledge to navigate, innovate and adjust in this ever-changing world. 21st century skills prepare students for a tomorrow that they have not yet seen. It brings them out of the bookish into the real world. This research paper explores the role of art integration in developing and learning the 21st-century skills needed for personal and professional success. As we know that Art helps one express themselves, Art Integrated learning helps students becomes more creative, imaginative, expressive and better at content learning too. By using art integration strategies in their classes teachers can nurture a wide range of abilities such as creativity, critical thinking, and communication. This paper investigates how art-integrated learning contributes to developing collaboration, adaptability and information literacy skills. The paper collates findings from the literature review and firsthand observations and experiences gathered from the field. In conclusion, this study highlights the significance of art-integrated learning as it equips students with essential skills required for success in the contemporary world. This paper provides valuable insights not just for teachers and policymakers, but also for art teachers those interested in preparing students for the challenges of the modern world.
Keywords: art integrated learning, 21st-century skills, school education