RESEARCH ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PROVIDING CREATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN CHINESE UNIVERSITIES.

Abstract

The importance of design and creative arts education at China’s universities is becoming more acknowledged as the country’s cultural and economic landscapes change at a fast pace. This study delves into the importance of creative arts and design courses at Chinese universities, looking at how these courses help students develop skills in critical thinking, innovation, cultural awareness, and addressing problems from several perspectives. Highlighting the transforming influence of creative education on personal growth and job preparedness, the research conducts qualitative analysis of policy papers, university programs, and interviews with educators and students. Research indicates that exposing pupils to the arts and design helps they develop their expressive and aesthetic skills while also supporting endeavours to transform the economy into one that relies on information and innovation. The study highlights the need of a more inclusive and comprehensive approach to education that prioritises creative disciplines, even when there are current obstacles such as inadequate resources, conventional academic prejudices, and curricular limits. In order to better integrate and institutionalise creative arts in China’s higher education system, this article offers suggestions to educators and legislators. It wasn’t until the early 21st century that universities and colleges in China started teaching courses on entrepreneurship. Its evolution took almost 20 years, but now it has reached a level never seen before. Currently, there is a dearth of research on entrepreneurship courses offered by universities and colleges in China, in contrast to the abundance of research on undergraduate entrepreneurship programs. Specifically, there has been little to no discussion of studies examining the current state of entrepreneurship education for kids or efforts to improve it.