The persistent disconnect between vocational arts education and the dynamic demands of the creative industries remains a critical challenge, often leaving graduates underprepared for the workforce. This paper addresses this gap by proposing and examining an Integrative Model for Industry-Education Collaboration (IMIEC). Developed through a qualitative case study of three exemplary vocational arts programs, the model identifies three core, interdependent components: curricular co-creation, where industry professionals and educators jointly design competency-based curricula; immersive project-based learning, which places students in real-world, client-funded projects; and a shared ecosystem of resources, facilitating the exchange of expertise, technology, and physical infrastructure between institutions and firms. Findings indicate that the synergistic application of these components significantly enhances students' practical skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and professional networks. The study concludes that the IMIEC framework offers a actionable roadmap for educators and policymakers to foster more responsive and resilient vocational arts education, ultimately contributing to a more robust and innovative creative economy.