Abstract
This study explores the integration of visual principles into traditional Taiwanese woodcarving pedagogy through Shih Zhen-Yang’s “Six Foundational Woodcarving Drills for Beginners.” Drawing from two instructional programs, the research employs participatory observation and semi-structured interviews to compare learning outcomes before and after the introduction of visual principles. were introduced. Findings indicate that incorporating visual guidance improved learners’ spatial perception, execution accuracy, and overall fluency in carving. Participants developed clearer mental models of motifs and required less corrective intervention, enhancing teaching efficiency. The study concludes that visual principles serve not only as design tools but also as perceptual frameworks that support expressive depth and pedagogical clarity in craft education.
Keywords
Traditional Woodcarving Education; Visual Principles; Instructional Design; Cultural Regeneration
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/iasdr.2025.712
Citation
Shih, Y.,and Hwang, S.(2025) Integrating Visual Principles into Traditional Woodcarving Pedagogy: A Case Study of Shih Zhen-Yang's Foundational Drills, in Chang, C.-Y., and Hsu, Y. (eds.), IASDR 2025: Design Next, 02-05 December, Taiwan. https://doi.org/10.21606/iasdr.2025.712
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Conference Track
Track 11 - Culture and Craft Design for Regenerative Practices
Integrating Visual Principles into Traditional Woodcarving Pedagogy: A Case Study of Shih Zhen-Yang's Foundational Drills
This study explores the integration of visual principles into traditional Taiwanese woodcarving pedagogy through Shih Zhen-Yang’s “Six Foundational Woodcarving Drills for Beginners.” Drawing from two instructional programs, the research employs participatory observation and semi-structured interviews to compare learning outcomes before and after the introduction of visual principles. were introduced. Findings indicate that incorporating visual guidance improved learners’ spatial perception, execution accuracy, and overall fluency in carving. Participants developed clearer mental models of motifs and required less corrective intervention, enhancing teaching efficiency. The study concludes that visual principles serve not only as design tools but also as perceptual frameworks that support expressive depth and pedagogical clarity in craft education.