ABSTRACT
The demand to master 21st century skills prompts schools to develop students’ skills and competence. The curriculum should be adjusted to accommodate and accomplish this goal. As part of the school curriculum, art is the one of the potential subjects to develop 21st century skills. This paper aims to explain how and why interdisciplinary studies in arts can promote 21st century skills. Several skills that students can develop include critical thinking, technology and information management, collaboration, cultural awareness and broader artistic communication. To accomplish effective interdisciplinary study-based learning, planning is the crucial step. Several aspects to be considered in the planning stage are selecting the appropriate materials, theme, subjects, and activities that accommodate and promote 21st century skills.
