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Visual Literacy and Creative Ethics Challenges: A Conceptual Perspective on Plagiarism in the Digital Era and Art Education

Catharsis · Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025) · pp. 24–33

DOI
10.15294/catharsis.v14i1.25324
ISSN
2502-4531, 2252-6900
Published
2025-06-30
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

The rapid development of digital technology has revolutionized the field of visual arts, enabling ease of access, adaptation, and dissemination of artworks. However, this has also led to significant challenges, particularly plagiarism, which undermines the originality and ethical standards of creative processes. This study aims to develop a conceptual framework by integrating visual literacy and creative ethics as holistic approaches to prevent plagiarism in digital spaces, especially within art education. Through a literature review method, this research explores the interplay between visual literacyan essential skill for critically understanding and creating visual messages and creative ethics, which guide moral behavior in the artistic process. The findings emphasize the necessity of incorporating these two dimensions into art education curricula to build a more ethical, innovative, and responsible generation of creators. This study provides a theoretical foundation and practical recommendations for educators, policymakers, and the creative community to address plagiarism challenges effectively in the digital era.

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  • Sebelas Maret University
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Agus CahyonoAffiliation unknown3
Kemal Budi MulyonoAffiliation unknown2
Widya Hary CahyatiAffiliation unknown2
Margareta RahayuningsihAffiliation unknown2
Muh Fakhrihun NaamAffiliation unknown2
Achmad ZairinAffiliation unknown2
Retnoningrum HidayahAffiliation unknown2
Arif FiyantoAffiliation unknown2
Rahina NugrahaniState University of Semarang2
Adhytia RizkyhimawanAffiliation unknown2
Pratama WidagdoAffiliation unknown2
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Udi UtomoAffiliation unknown2
Dwi Wahyuni KurniawatiAffiliation unknown1
Regina Marsha NathanielaAffiliation unknown1
Annisa Putri SalsabilaAffiliation unknown1
Sultan Aulia RahmatAffiliation unknown1
Ratna Dewi KusumaningtyasAffiliation unknown1
Widowati WidowatiAffiliation unknown1
Martanto Setyo HusodoAffiliation unknown1
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Farah AfrianiAffiliation unknown1
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Reza KhatamiAffiliation unknown1
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Rahman AthianAffiliation unknown1
Abdul AzizSebelas Maret University1
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