2000 Asia-Pacific Art Education Conference
Regional Experiences & Prospects in the New Century
Date : 28-30 / 12 / 2000
The conference official homepage:  http://www.ied.edu.hk/ca/conf2000/index.htm


Venue : The Hong Kong Institute of Education and Hong Kong Heritage Museum
 


Organizer : Department of Creative Arts,School of Creative Arts, Sciences & Technology,
The Hong Kong Institute of Education



Co-organizers : Advisory Inspectorate, Curriculum Development Institute, Education Department
Centre for Research and International Collaboration , HKIEd.
Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Hong Kong Museum of Art
Hong Kong Society for Education In Art
The Po Leung Kuk

Major Sponsor : Hong Kong Arts Development Council

Introduction
Topic Areas



Vision and Goal of Art Education
Art Education Policy
Curriculum Development
Teacher Education and Development
Museum Art Education
Exploration of Community Resources in Art Education
Standard and Assessment
Research and Collaboration
Information Technology in Art Education

Conference Activities

I. Keynote Address & Plenary Session


 


8 Keynote Speakers and 19 Invited Speakers from USA, Australia, China, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong focused on various topics with reference to current art education development from regional perspectives.

Keynote Address
Two Keynote Speakers from U.S.A were  invited to present papers on the topic of Museum Art Education. The session took  place at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum.


 


Keynote Speakers 
Title of Paper
Prof. Brent Wilson,
Pennsylvania State Uni. USA 
Whose Rights Should Prevail? Contexts of Uncertainty and Conflicts of Interest in Art Education
Prof. Doug Boughton,
Northern Illinois Uni. USA
Prospects for Art Education Viewed from Above and Below
Prof. Chen Tong Shun,
Chief Editor, China Art Education
The Recent Development of Art Education in China
Prof. Kuo Cheng Shiang, 
National Changhua Uni.
Education  Reforming Art Education in Taiwan
Dr. Akio Okazaki, 
Tsukuba Uni.
The Two-way Street in the History of America and Japanese Art Education
Dr. John Matthews,
National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological Uni. Singapore 
The Beginning of Creativity in Singapore: The Contribution of Art Education
Conference Activities 
I. Keynote Address & Plenary Session 

Plenary Session

1. Art Curriculum Development



Prof. Richmond, Dean of School of Creative Arts,Sciences & Technology, The Hong Kong Institute of Education 
     "The Unique Role of Art Education in a Global Society"
Prof. Yin Shao Chun, Beijing Normal Uni.
     "The Foundation of Assessment & Evaluation in Art Education"
Dr. Jo Chen Chiung Hua, National Taiwan Normal Uni. 
     "Art Curriculum Reform of Taiwan and its Implication" 
Dr. Kohno Yasue,Ibaraki Uni., Japan
     "The Curriculum Design and Development in Art Education of Japan"
Ms Lo Siu Ngan, Senior Curriculum Development Subject Officer (Arts Education - Art & Design) Curriculum 
     Development Institute, 
     "ED "Curriculum 2000" ---The New Direction of Arts Education in Hong Kong"

2. Teacher Education & Development



Dr. Goudie, Dept. of Creative Arts, The Hong Kong Institute of Education 
     "A Hermeneutic Approach to Understanding Creativity in Visual Arts Education: A Case Study of 
      Teacher Education in the SAR"
Prof. Huang Ren Lai, National Ping Tong Teachers' College, Taiwan
     "The Recent Development of Arts Education and Arts Teacher Education in Taiwan"
Dr. Qian Chu Xi, East China Normal Uni.
     "The Curriculum of Art Teacher Education in The era of Life-Long Learning--A comparative
     Research of China (Mainland & Hong Kong) & Japan"
Dr. Amanda Weate, Uni. of New South Wales, Australia
     "After the National Curriculum: Art and Design Education in Australia circa 2000"
Dr. Presser Lutz, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological Uni. Singapore
     "Visual Literacy: The Role of the Artist and Art Educator in the New Millennium"

3. Teaching & Learning in Art 



Dr. Robyn Stewart, Uni. of Southern Queensland
     "Moving Over Down Under: The Changing Face of Art Education in Australia"
Prof. Wang Da Gen, Shanghai Normal Uni. 
     "A Discussion on The Teaching of Art by Learner-centred Approach"
Dr. Peter Thursby, Uni. of New Castle, Australia
     "Preparing Visual Arts Teachers for Australian Schools"
Mr. Yu Shu Tak, Chairman, Arts Education Committee, Hong Kong Arts Development Council 
     "A Breakthrough of the Bird-caged School Arts Education"
Mr.Yeung Wai Fung, Senior Quality Assurance Officer, Advisory Inspectorate
     "Art Teachers' Self-evaluation & Continuous Improvement"

4. Exploration of Community Resource in Art Education



Ms Jane Leong, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological Uni. Singapore
     "Singapore's Visual Arts Education for Museums and Galleries"
Mr. Tang Hoi Chiu, Curator (Modern Art), Hong Kong Museum of Art
     "Art Education & Community Needs -- The Role of the Hong Kong Museum of Art"
Mr Oscar Ho, Exhibition Director, Hong Kong Arts Centre
     "Museum & Gallery as Critical Space"
Ms. Lam Bick Har, The Hong Kong Society for Education in Art 
     "The Role of HKSEA to Art Teacher Professionalization"

Special Presentation / Workshop:



Mr. Keith Howard, Head, Printmaking & Research, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA
     "Non-Toxic Printmaking Workshop ---Application & Implications on Art Curriculum"
Mr. Wong Kun Wing, Panel Chairman, Art & Design, Marymount Secondary School
     "How to Use Internet Resource innovatively in Teaching Art --- Sharing of Experiencer"
The Contemporary Ceramics Society of Hong Kong
     "Ceramic Education -----"
Hong Kong Children Ink Painting Society
      "Exploration of Chinese Painting & Mounting Workshop"

Paper Presentation & Workshop:
   More than 70 paper presentations and workshops presented.
   Please view details in the conference handbook.