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China Academy of Art

China Academy of Art (CAA), established in 1928 under the initiative of Cai Yuanpei, is China’s first national comprehensive institution of higher arts education. As a Double First-Class Initiative university and a key institution in Zhejiang Province, CAA has developed into one of the world’s leading art education institutions, renowned for its achievements in art creation, design, and theoretical research.

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    Academic Strengths

    CAA centers its academic development on Fine Arts, Design, and Art Theory. The Fine Arts discipline was rated A+ in the fourth round of China’s national academic evaluations. The university houses top-level platforms such as the National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center for Cross-Media Arts and the Ministry of Culture Key Lab for Creative Design and Manufacturing. These platforms support advanced research and practice in digital arts, cultural heritage preservation, and social innovation design.

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    International Collaboration

    CAA maintains a global network in art education. It co-founded the &#

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    9;Digital Cultural Heritage Joint Lab&#

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    9; with the University of the Arts London, whose VR artifact restoration technologies are in use at institutions like the Palace Museum. As a core member of the Cumulus and ELIA international design education alliances, CAA collaborates closely with top institutions such as Rhode Island School of Design and Design Academy Eindhoven. It also initiated the Belt and Road Art Education Alliance to promote cultural exchanges across member countries.

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    Technology Transfer and Innovation

    CAA excels in integrating arts and technology for commercialization. Design achievements have been applied by companies like NetEase, Huawei, and Alibaba, including the award-winning &#

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    9;Ant Forest&#

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    9; interface for Alibaba. CAA’s cultural and creative products generate over RMB 100 million annually, and its incubated brands like &#

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    9;Pinwuliuxing&#

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    9; enjoy international recognition. The university has also designed the visual systems for major events including the Shanghai Expo and the G20 Summit in Hangzhou.

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    Collaboration Opportunities

    CAA is particularly suited for international collaboration in:
    - Digital heritage conservation and technological innovation
    - Experimental projects at the intersection of art and technology
    - Social innovation design and sustainable living research
    - Cultural and creative industry incubation and international branding

    The university’s Office of International Affairs and Collaborative Innovation Center for Creative Design Manufacturing offer full professional support, including joint exhibitions, artist residencies, and design-to-market conversion services. With its deep artistic heritage and innovative edge, CAA is becoming a vital engine for the global dissemination of Chinese cultural and artistic excellence.