Modern society, which is a society based on knowledge, is currently undergoing a transformation into a life-educational learning system. An increased interest in life-education societies and expectation for multi-functional role of universities has re...
Modern society, which is a society based on knowledge, is currently undergoing a transformation into a life-educational learning system. An increased interest in life-education societies and expectation for multi-functional role of universities has recently resulted in the emphasis on life education and the establishment of life-education institutes at universities. Alongside such development, art education needs also to focus on developing life-long programs for adults.
This paper studies the state of art education and the possibilities for future development of such life educational facilities within university campus.
First of all, it looks at the concept of and the need for life education, which is followed by a theoretical survey on the history of and the state of life-educational programs within university. Then, it analyzes current curriculums on art education and offers suggestions for future development.
As a result, this paper suggests the following 5 points for development. First, a qualitative improvement is called for in terms of adult-oriented art educational programs. Each program should recognize the importance of expression, aesthetic experiences, and appreciation in art education. Therefore current art education program should lessen its emphasis on expression and adopt a wider range of programs. In addition, it should take into consideration what students require, which calls for a qualitative improvement based on the existing programs.
Second, A more effective administration of personnel and a stronger support system for developing programs are required. Such support should come in the form of government funding, which will help establish a more systematic structure in order to improve the quality of education.
Third, a program for nurturing art educators that are practically applicable needs to be designed. Recognizing that our society has a variety of fields for application, an appropriate program for rearing art teachers must be developed.
Fourth, a program should create classes for individual aptitude and competence level. An effective art educational program for grownups must take into consideration past educational history, participation level, and focus of interest for each student.
Fifth, a program should be flexible in terms of time allotment and must be sufficiently advertised beforehand. Those office workers, who, since the 5-days-a-week work system has been operational, are definitely freer in the weekends, should be encouraged to join the program. In conclusion, this paper suggests that the fundamental objective of art education, which is to heighten quality of life, purify sentiments, and nurture creativity, will not be altered by adopting a new administrative system. However, the system should also undergo transformation in agreement with our changing society and be able to offer an educational program that allows people to appreciate beauty in all situations. Art education as a lifelong process of learning should be actively pursuing ways to cope with our changing social needs