Hypertext Video for Visual Studies in Developing Contexts

Authors

  • Elham Mohammed Kaid Alshabi Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
  • Neesa Ameera Mohamed Salim Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
  • Saiful Akram Che Cob Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/jca.v2i2.9122

Keywords:

Hypertext Interactive Video; Visual Studies Education; Digital Aesthetics; Creative Learning; Developing Contexts

Abstract

In an era where digital aesthetics and pedagogy increasingly intersect, this research examines hypertext interactive video as a tool and artistic medium to enhance visual studies in developing countries. using Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, this study combines interviews, case studies, and literature review, supported by fieldwork in Yemen. Hypertext video, with layered visuals, non-linear navigation, and embedded assessments, turns passive learning into active artistic inquiry and encourages critical engagement. Beyond its pedagogical promise, the medium confronts structural realities: low bandwidth, limited digital literacy, and institutional resistance. The study proposes a hybrid design framework for low-resource contexts, making hypertext video both an instructional tool and a way to broaden access to arts education. By bridging artistic cognition and digital innovation, this work contributes to contemporary discourse on interactive media, inclusive pedagogy, and the future of creative education.

Author Biographies

Elham Mohammed Kaid Alshabi, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia

Main author and corresponding author. Currently affiliated with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).

2024684182@student.uitm.edu.my

https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1976-9596

Neesa Ameera Mohamed Salim, Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Neesa Ameera Mohamed Salim
Https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3664-787x
Graphic and Digital Media Department, Faculty of Art and Design, UiTM

Saiful Akram Che Cob, Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Saiful Akram Che Cob @ Ab Ghafar, saifulakram@uitm.edu.my, Malaysia, ORCID ID; SAIFUL AKRAM CHE COB 0000-0002-4543-1846

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2025-12-22

How to Cite

Alshabi, E. M. K., Salim, N. A. B. M. ., & Cob, S. A. C. . . (2025). Hypertext Video for Visual Studies in Developing Contexts. Journal of Creative Arts, 2(2), 174–202. https://doi.org/10.24191/jca.v2i2.9122