Art Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: The Experience of Vietnam and Western Trends

This paper explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on painting education, particularly in the context of the burgeoning field of digital art. The author compares painting education programs in Vietnam with those in some US art schools, highlighting the limitations of incorporating international trends and AI into Vietnamese painting education curricula. The paper emphasizes the need to revamp painting education programs by integrating knowledge of AI, digital art, and soft skills to prepare students for contemporary art trends. The author proposes a new program structure that includes specific knowledge groups, skills, and course systems to train competent painting graduates who can meet the demands of the current and future art market.