Research on the Innovative Path of the “Art Appreciation” Course in Colleges and Universities from an Interdisciplinary Perspective

In response to issues such as the limited scope of teaching content and the lack of professional coherence in the "Art Appreciation" course within colleges and universities, this paper explores an interdisciplinary approach to course innovation. The objective is to enhance students' overall competence and advance the reform and development of art education in higher education institutions. Drawing on actual teaching practices, this study proposes strategies for the organic integration of disciplinary elements—such as digital technology, folk culture, and communication—into art appreciation courses. For example, virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) are employed to enrich the teaching of art history and support the modernization of traditional crafts. Through the implementation of interdisciplinary teaching models, student engagement in art appreciation courses has improved, enabling them to apply acquired knowledge to practical creative outputs. By synthesizing insights from multiple disciplines, this approach broadens students’ perspectives and contributes to the comprehensive advancement of art education in higher education.