Art design education in the digital age

Art design is an important component of human civilization. With the computer aided design technology being used universally in art designs, educators are facing challenges as well as opportunities. Computer based technology has profoundly impacted art design education and has greatly stimulated designers' creative thinking. Traditional art deign education must accommodate this digitalized approach. Educators must help students to become proficient in computer skills, and most importantly to obtain extensive professional knowledge and to enhance aesthetic skills.