Implementing computer technology in art education

This article acknowledges the national and international discussion regarding the advantages of computer technology that apply to both the general context of education, and the field of art education. It then outlines a project focused on incorporating ICT in art education courses for pre-service primary teachers within the Bachelor of Education and Graduate Diploma of Education Programs at an Australian university. Allied to this, the article sketches the key tenets of action research that inspired the approach taken in building a viable framework for ICT integration within the art education context that was devoid of relevant knowledge, skills and resources.