STUDY OF THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRATING CREATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN CHINESE UNIVERSITIES
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Chinese Universities, Higher Education in China, Curriculum in Art and Design, Educational Policy in China, Skills for Employability.Abstract
Because of the fast upheaval that is taking place in China's cultural and economic landscapes, there is a growing understanding of the significance of degrees in design and creative arts that are being offered at Chinese institutions. The findings of this study highlight the value of creative arts and design courses that are accessible to students at Chinese institutions. This article explores the ways in which these programs cultivate critical thinking, creativity, cultural awareness, and the capacity to approach challenges from a variety of viewpoints. By studying university curriculum, policy papers, and qualitative data collected from instructors and students, it may be possible to get a deeper understanding of the implications that creative education has on development and employability. Studies have shown that including art and design into school curriculum has two good effects: first, it helps students to refine their creative and expressive skills; second, it facilitates the shift to a knowledge-based economy. Both of these effects are beneficial. The findings of this study highlight the need of a more complete and inclusive educational system that puts an emphasis on creative disciplines. This is despite the fact that there are now problems such as a lack of resources, historical prejudices in the academic world, and limits in the classroom curriculum. This article offers a number of suggestions that might be of assistance to Chinese legislators and academics in their efforts to enhance the absorption and institutionalisation of creative arts into the curriculum of universities. Before the turn of the century, there was not a single Chinese school that offered a course of study in the field of entrepreneurship studies via its curriculum. Despite the fact that it took more than twenty years to finish, it has now achieved a level that has never been seen before.
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