• Usaini Jibrin
• Ishaq Jibril
• Inusa Saleh
• Sani Saleh
• Saminu Abubakar

In a comprehensive study of secondary school students in Jigawa State, researchers explored how demographic factors, educational environment, curriculum content, and teacher influence shape students’ perception and interest in Fine and Applied Arts Education. The study, which included 100 students and 10 teachers from 10 schools, utilized statistical analyses to uncover significant trends. Chi-square tests revealed that gender differences significantly affect art style preferences ((χ² = 6.32), (p = 0.012)), ethnicity (Hausa/Bade/Fulbe) influences art class participation ((χ² = 10.47), (p = 0.015)), and socioeconomic status impacts art subject choice ((χ² = 9.84), (p = 0.007)), with a clear distinction in interest between digital and traditional art mediums ((χ² = 4.56), (p = 0.033)). T-tests showed that professional art teachers, museum visits, art competitions, and extra art courses significantly boost students’ interest in Fine Arts ((t-values = 3.10, 2.58, 2.76, 3.42) respectively, all (p < 0.05)). ANOVA indicated significant differences in artistic perception and skills based on school type and art budget ((F-values = 5.32, 6.78), (p < 0.05)), as well as interest variations across age groups ((F = 3.89), (p = 0.023)). Regression analysis confirmed that gallery visits, art creation, homework time, and parental support are all positive predictors of interest in Fine Arts ((R^2 = 0.36, 0.41, 0.29, 0.52) respectively). The findings suggest that a holistic approach to art education, integrating both academic and extracurricular activities, is vital for cultivating a deeper interest and understanding of Fine and Applied Arts among students.

perception; Interest; ethnicity; impacts; subject choice

"Perception and Interest of Students Towards the Study of Fine and Applied Arts Education in Secondary Schools, Jigawa State.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.n515-n528, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404D63.pdf

"Perception and Interest of Students Towards the Study of Fine and Applied Arts Education in Secondary Schools, Jigawa State.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppn515-n528, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404D63.pdf