With the rapid development of new media technology

People have entered the 5g Internet era of all media and information explosion. Online video

real-time live streaming

online community

immersive experience

and intelligent interaction and so on that have penetrated into every aspect of life. New media technology leads the trend of the times

while bringing many conveniences to people

and changing daily habits also. Art education is an important component of higher education

which goal is to pursue the comprehensive development of individuals

enhance students' aesthetic and humanistic literacy

and in the context of new media

new development opportunities and challenges have emerged. This article analyzes the current status of aesthetic education in higher education under the perspective of new media

explore the existing issues

propose corresponding countermeasures

and promote the development of aesthetic education.