Three Methods of Applying Digital Technologies to Enhance Teaching and Learning Traditional Chinese Paintings

Abstract

Digital technologies have enormous impacts on all aspects of art education. By applying powerful computer technologies in the classroom, various activities become possible for introducing traditional Chinese painting, which is generally considered dreary, pedantic and too far removed from modern life by young students today. In this research, three methods that were applied in a fine art class, especially in primary school and secondary school, are presented, to describe how digital technologies can be adopted for relevant pedagogic practices. The three methods include three-dimensional animation, digital storytelling and interactive modes. It is concluded that these three methods are powerful and meaningful ways to enhance teaching and learning traditional Chinese paintings for students of the digital generation.