Recent Developments in the Use of Computers in Art and Design in Schools

Alan Treherne

The paper reflects on some of the advances made in educational computing over the last decade. Many of the early limitations resulting from fairly unsophisticated hardware and software for schools have now diminished and recent introductions such as CD-ROM, video digitisers and image scanners have opened up many new avenues in creative art work and the study of art history. What is now required to capitalise on this technical progress is sustained in-service training of teachers to help them realise the enormous potential of the new technology.