Under the background of globalization and rapid social development, higher art education is facing changes. This article focuses on the diversification trend of higher art education goals. Through theoretical analysis and other methods, this article deeply analyzes the relevant theoretical basis, diversification motivation, characteristics and coping strategies. It is found that the demand of social development, the inherent requirements of the development of art disciplines and the transformation of educational ideas promote the diversification of higher art education goals, showing the characteristics of diversified target levels, rich content and multi-dimensional orientation. Based on this, this article puts forward that we should optimize the curriculum system and teaching methods, strengthen the construction of teachers, and improve the education assessment system. This is of great significance for higher art education to adapt to the needs of the times, cultivate artistic talents with innovative ability, interdisciplinary literacy and social responsibility, and promote the development of art education.

You Li. Analysis of Diversification Trends in the Educational Objectives of Higher Art Education. Frontiers in Educational Research (2025), Vol. 8, Issue 6: 49-55. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2025.080607.

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