The article discusses the field trip of pupils who visited the permanent Gothic exhibition at Ptuj. Castle as part of their art history and graphic design courses. The purpose of the tour was to gain a deeper understanding of Gothic art and connect theoretical knowledge with practice while also developing digital competencies and critical thinking. The aim of the research was to assess how the use of digital tools can contribute to a better understanding of art history content and to greater pupil involvement in the learning process. The pupils prepared for the field trip by researching artworks in advance and creating interactive presentations using modern digital tools such as Canva, Prezi, and Google Slides. In the field, they used Google Lens and Artivive applications to analyze the artworks and give their own presentations right next to the art exhibits. The pupils' progress was monitored by documenting their observations in the form of digital sketches, posters, and videos, which were later analyzed in class. In addition, pupils prepared reflective notes in which they evaluated their experiences, highlighted key findings, and provided suggestions for improvements in future field trips. Key findings confirm that digital tools promote active learning, the development of research and critical competencies, and enable creative expression. Documenting and reflecting on the visit further contributed to the consolidation of knowledge. The article emphasizes the importance of modern pedagogical approaches, which combine traditional teaching methods with interactive digital tools and strengthen pupils' independent research and analytical thinking.

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