DRAWING WITH AI: FROM IMAGINATION TO EXCELLENT GRADES

Abstract

The article examines the effectiveness of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into the teaching of visual arts in primary and secondary schools. In the context of digital education, the use of AI tools contributes to the development of students' creativity, artistic and aesthetic thinking, and learning motivation. The study is based on a year-long pedagogical experiment conducted at the Private Linguistic Gymnasium "Ai-Nur." The author proposes a four-stage pedagogical and methodological model for integrating generative image creation tools into visual arts lessons. Its effectiveness was evaluated through students' academic achievement, classroom observations, and survey results. The findings demonstrate that AI technologies can enhance the quality of visual arts education, increase students' creative engagement, and improve learning outcomes. The article also discusses potential challenges, including copyright issues, digital dependency, and the weakening of critical thinking, and provides methodological recommendations for effectively addressing these risks.