Redesigning a jade design course through integration of three-dimensional technology

Abstract

This study aims to explore the process by which the traditional jade design curriculum can adapt to the changing technological and industrial trends, through educational experimental settings. The research mainly uses curricular integration and cooperation with enterprises to improve the teaching mode of traditional jade design courses. The research develops a set of instructional methods for the jade design course, by combining 3D digital technology with the heritage of jade culture. To reduce the gap between academia and industry, the design of the experiment is based on the occupational standards and social demands that jade designers must fulfil. The results show that 3D technology can help students to perform better in complex and accurate three-dimensional design, to meet the needs of enterprises. In addition, 3D design can help schools to decrease teaching costs and reduce environmental pollution, which can protect both jade resources and students health. Moreover, the jade design course can maintain its own cultural heritage in teaching and retain high-quality traditional culture, as guidance for designing the teaching content in combination with 3D technology.