El arte como mediación pedagógica para la construcción de tejido comunitario: Sistematización de experiencias pedagógicas en contextos educativos

Abstract

In contemporary educational contexts marked by social, economic, and cultural challenges, art serves as a space for encounter, expression, and the construction of collective meaning; however, a debate persists regarding its place in educational processes, creating tension between the aesthetic, the methodological, and the pedagogical, which raises questions about its ability to strengthen the community fabric. For this reason, the present study aims to analyze the contribution of the pedagogical practices of the Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts to the building of community fabric among children and adolescents in educational practice settings. The experience accumulated in the pedagogical practices of the Bachelor’s program demonstrates that artistic spaces engage participants beyond curricular requirements, becoming symbolic territories where emotions are processed, bonds are formed, and community is built. The research adopted a qualitative approach using action research methodology, relying on participant observation and the systematization of records, planning forms, and field journals. Experiences were collected and analyzed in four distinct academic settings: Didactics of the Visual Arts, Pedagogical Practice in Media and Mediation, Classroom Pedagogical Practice in the Visual Arts, and Community Pedagogical Practice in the Visual Arts. Each of these spaces has specific purposes based on its educational approach and scope; however, the analysis revealed common elements that demonstrate how the teaching of the visual arts can foster the development of community bonds.