Compter Graphics Education: Where and How Do We Develop Spatial Ability?

Abstract

This contribution provides an overview to the expansive research and literature concerning spatial ability. Its aim is to provide the reader with relevant historical and applied background and to make a call for computer graphics educators to focus on developing the spatial ability of computer graphics majors and non-majors. Spatial ability has broad applicability and provides a necessary area for computer graphics educators to contribute to the student development. Practical activities for the development of spatial ability are also provided.