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Mission Statement

With 'Strength, Reverence, Mastery, Exploration' as its motto, CAA upholds following pedagogical philosophies: to build a world-class university; to foster a multifaceted approach to learning, seeking harmony through diversity; to cultivate individuals to possess the 'Four Sensibilities'—Integrity and Knowledge, Practice and Theory, Ancient and Modern, Local and Global; to establish a model for 'erudite craftsmen' emphasizing 'knowledge attained through practice and consciousness attained through scholarship'.

International Role

Entering the new century, CAA leapt forward through renovating the campuses, continuing its philosophies, expanding academic disciplines, and re-organizing its departments and school. CAA has exchange agreement with 29 famous art schools & universities in the world, and collaboration with over 100 partners around the world.

National Role

CAA formerly known as the National Academy of Art, was founded in 1928 by the renowned educator and scholar, Cai Yuanpei. Beside West Lake of Hangzhou, the Academy was established as the first ever comprehensive national art institution of higher education in China. In the ninety years of the Academy's history, two perspectives defining its pedagogical approach remained clear during the time. One includes the concept of 'A fusion of eastern and western cultures', championed by the Academy's first president, Lin Fengmian. The other advocated by later president Pan Tianshou, emphasizing the idea that 'A innovation derives from tradition'.CAA initiated strategic cooperations with Hangzhou helping to build an international cultural city. Relying on the industry-university-research cooperation platforms such as the National University Science and Technology (Creative) Park, Cultural and Creative Design and Manufacturing Cooperative Innovation Center, Industrial Design Research Institute, Textile and Apparel Research Institute, etc., CAA promotes the development of Zhejiang manufacturing and fashion industries.

Main Focus

CAA shoulders its dual responsibilities of cultural inheritance and innovation, and artistic education.It dedicates to building a new group of disciplines focused on specialized visual arts courses in Eastern culture and techniques. It sets up a 'two-stage' teaching structure including foundation studies and specialized studies incorporating the 'lab-workshop-research center' model. The academy develops a new system of 'Five Disciplines and Ten+ Schools' and bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs.

Faculties and Departments

  • Faculties
    The faculties at CAA are made up of experienced and diverse academic professionals who are experts in their respective fields. The faculty includes both full-time and part-time members who contribute to teaching, research, and the overall development of the art and design community. These faculties provide high-level academic guidance and foster creativity and innovation within their respective fields. To learn more about the faculty, please visit Faculties.

  • Schools and Departments
    The China Academy of Art (CAA) has various schools and departments dedicated to different fields of art and design, including the School of Chinese Painting, the School of Calligraphy, the School of Fine Arts, the School of Design, the School of Sculpture, the School of Architecture, the School of Intermedia Art, the School of Visual Communication, the School of Crafts, the School of Architecture, the School of Animation and Games, etc. These schools offer comprehensive academic programs and research opportunities across a broad range of artistic disciplines. Each school has its own specialized departments focused on specific areas such as visual arts, design, public art, fashion, and more. For further details, please visit Schools and Departments.

Bachelor Level Programs

4-Year Programs

  • Chinese Painting
  • Calligraphy
  • Art Design
  • Art History
  • Public Art
  • Intermedia Art
  • Public Art Education
  • Art Appreciation
  • Visual Communication
  • Fashion and Textile Design
  • Product Design
  • Crafts
  • Photography
  • Television
  • Animation
  • Film Photography
  • Drama Design
  • Landscape Design
  • Environmental Design
  • Sound Recording
  • Art and Technology
  • Industrial Design (also available as BE)

5-Year Programs

  • Sculpture
  • Architecture (also available as BE)

Master Level Programs

MA ( 3 years)
Fine Arts
Design
Artistic Theory and History
Performing Arts, Film And Television
Architecture

 

Research Activity and Main Areas

The China Academy of Art (CAA) has established several research institutes that focus on a variety of interdisciplinary fields in the arts and design. These institutes emphasize innovation and scholarly development in areas such as Chinese painting, calligraphy, design, and sculpture. The research activities at CAA aim to bridge traditional art with contemporary practices and explore the fusion of art and technology. Institutes include the Research Institute of Art Education, the Institute of Chinese Art Studies, the Institute of Digital Art, and the Institute of Cultural Heritage and Art Conservation. These institutes foster academic exchange, promote creative research, and contribute to the development of new art forms. For more details, visit Research Institutes.

Doctorate Level Programs

Doctoral (3 / 4 years)
Fine Arts
Design
Artistic Theory and History
Performing Arts, Film And Television

Subject Areas for Exchange Students

Chinese Painting, Calligraphy, Oil Painting, Printmaking, Mural Painting, Inter-Media Art, Art History and Critics, Curating, Museology, Sculpture, Pubic Art, Fibre Art, Visual Communication, Fasion and Texttile, Indusrial Design, Integrated Design, Architecture, Urban Design, Environmental Design, Landscape Design, Ceramics, Crafts, Animation, Film and Television, Game Design, Photography, Art Administration, Art Education, Art Connoisseurship

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester Entry: May 15th

Spring Semester Entry: Nov 15th

Teaching Languages

Chinese, English

Semester Dates

Fall Semester Entry: September to January

Spring Semester Entry: February to July

Cost of Living Per Month (Studying and Living)

RMB 10000/semester, not including study materials and text books.

Students

Bachelor: 8000
Master: 1900
Doctorate: 300

Teaching Staff

Professors: 322
Lectures: 278
Part-time Teachers: 89

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