This one-year qualitative research project explored how computer technology influences art and design programs in higher education. It involved 37 educators from 9 universities and colleges located in California, USA. It is discovered that with the ubiquitous application of computer technology, the current reality has become one that is multicultural and pluralistic, dissolving the timeline of history and boundaries of art forms. Moreover, computer technology has opened up new career opportunities and accelerated work processes. It has also induced new ways of creating art and provided novel...