THE RELEVANCE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Abstract

This paper focusses on the relevance of fine and applied art education through artificial intelligence (AI) for sustainable development in Nigeria. It discussed the subject areas in fine and applied art education that provides self -employment to individual and also gives the individual that went through it an opportunity to give others from different field employment that helps to reduced poverty and crime in the country. The paper also added that AI powers virtual assistant that can provide 24/7 support, answer frequently asked questions, helps with other placement and tracking as well, assists with product recommendations and offers personalized support. The paper identified challenges of funding of AI equipments tools in schools, the absence of constant and adequate power supply. The paper concluded that revamping fine applied art education through AI for sustainable development can create future where fine and applied art education is more accessible, equitable and impactful easily with AI. It was suggested amongst that proper accountability budgeting for fine and applied art education with AI inclusion for professionals, maintenance of infrastructures and crumbing corruption is highly needed and there should be training and retraining among lecturers and students for effective preparation on the use of artificial intelligence applications and tools in schools.

Keywords: Fine and applied art education, Artificial intelligence, sustainable development.