The China Academy of Art, formerly the National Academy of Arts, was established in 1928 by the National Department for Culture and the government of Zhejiang Province as a centre for specialist studies in the Fine Arts. Zhejiang is one of China’s most economically and culturally developed Provinces, the Academy is located in the provincial capital of Hangzhou. The Nanshan Campus sits beside the West Lake, Xiangshan Campus at the foot of the Xiangshan Mountain. Tranquil and visually exquisite, it is ideal setting for the practice and study of the Arts. The Academy’s seven specialist schools for plastic arts, design, inter-media, public art, animation, architecture and for art and the humanities, all presently accept International Students for Undergraduate level study. 

I. Student Application Materials
1. <The China Academy of Art, 2012 Undergraduate International Students Enrollment Form > (Please log-on to the China Academy of Art International College website http://gjxy.caa.edu.cn, the document can be found following the “Download” link.
2. 1 passport photocopy
3. High School Graduate Applicants or those possessing equivalent academic accreditation must present testimony of their attainments
4. Applicant artworks (Consult documents addressing courses requirements)
5. Photocopy of valid HSK Level 4 Certificate (Excludes courses conducted in English)  
6. 4 passport size 2.54×3.81cm photographs of the applicant, neutral background
7．An application fee of 600 元RMB

II. The Time to Apply
2012.1.10 – 2012.6.30

III. Postal Address for Application Materials
Room 329, Building No. 9, International College Office, China Academy of Art, 218 Nanshan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. 310002

IV. Application Contents (Consult relevant documents)
Contents of Specialist Application: consult relevant document
Students must apply according to the requirements of a specific specialism.

Enrollment
1. Thoroughly assessing all applicants’ specialist accreditation, HSK Chinese Language Proficiency Levels, High School attainment etc. exceptional students will be selected for enrollment. In the month following reception of all application materials, these students will be sent notification of enrollment and a VISA application form (the JW202 form). Those not selected for enrollment will receive no further correspondence. After receiving notice of their enrollment, students must then within one month supply tuition fee for the 1st year. Formal notice of enrollment will be sent as of July 2012.   
2. Those selected for enrollment will be required to commence studies in September 2012.

Course Fees
Contemporary Art, English language taught course, 39000 元RMB per academic year, all other majors, 32000 元RMB per academic year.
It is only possible to register for study after having cleared the year’s course fees. Accommodation fees must be received within the time specified.

Program of Study
In accordance with <The China Academy of Art, Definitions of Student Status>, Undergraduate students are assigned 4 years for study (students of the Sculpture Department and School of Architecture [architecture, urban planning] 5 years). After beginning study, given close monitoring from then until graduation, International students work alongside their Chinese course mates. If unable to meet departmental requirements for an academic year, it is possible to extend the initial study period, with a maximum of 6 years as a limit (7 years for students of the Sculpture Department and School of Architecture [architecture, urban planning]). Those still unable to meet academic requirements will be withdrawn from study.

Beginning Study
1、Within the first three months of study, any students the Academy’s reviews find fall short of standards will be subject to procedure and have their student credentials removed.
2、The China Academy of Art’s teaching model follows a two-tier foundation–specialism structure.
3、During the 1st year, students of all majors enter intensive study within the Centre for Foundation Studies, moving to their specialist departments at beginning the 2nd year. Architecture students (5 year course) spend their 1st and 2nd years in specialist foundational study, entering the department by year 3.

Graduation and the Diploma
In accordance with <The China Academy of Art, Definitions of Student Status>, only students who within the time specified meet all requirements for academic projects and compulsory courses (including graduating students’ artworks, designs, dissertations etc.) and whose academic attainment and standard of physical education overall meet with the Academy’s requirements, will be awarded the China Academy of Art Certificate of Graduation. At the same time, those meeting with the requirements of <The China Academy of Art Regulations for Student Awards> will be presented an appropriate degree certificate.

Contact
Telephone: +86-571-87164711，87164712
Fax: +86-571-87164711
Email: caaic@163.com

Web: http://gjxy.caa.edu.cn/
Address: International College Office, China Academy of Art, 218 Nanshan Road, Building No. 9, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. 310002
Contacts: Wang Xiaofen, Gao Xindan

Related Documents: <China Academy of Art, Details of 2012 International Student Entrance Examinations and Specialist Course Requirements>