In case of any dispute or misunderstanding relating to interpreting the language or terms used in this document, the Chinese language version shall prevail.

I. Introduction of the College

The College of Chinese & ASEAN Arts of Chengdu University is a comprehensive art institute approved by the Chengdu Municipal People's government. It is establishing to actively integrate into the national "Belt and Road" construction, vigorously demonstrate the charm of Sichuan culture while expanding international cultural exchanges, in the vision of building a world-famous city with cultural and creative industries. Based on the art education experience at Chengdu University, the College operates per the new system and mechanism and has relatively independent operation autonomy. The College is also a critical cultural and educational project supported by Chengdu city.

College of Chinese & ASEAN Arts consists of 4 units of teaching departments: School of Fine Arts and Design, School of Music and Dance, School of Film and Animation, and International Department. More than 3600 full-time students, including 400 international students. The College has nine undergraduate majors, including animation, visual communication design, product design, radio & television editing, qualified as Five-Star-Level majors in China. The College is also qualified to grant a master's degree in design, fine art, music performance, radio and television.

II. Eligibility

A. Undergraduate Programs

1. The applicants must be foreign citizens with good physical and mental health. The candidate must provide a certificate of graduation from high school.

2. Academic performance

The applicants should have outstanding academic performance. Proof should be provided through (but not limited to) the following document(s):

2.1 High school/University (if applicable) transcripts (in Chinese or English).

2.2 Certificate of National/Regional Graduation Examination/Matriculation Examination.

2.3 Results of international standard tests(e.g. SAT/ACT/A-Level/AP/IB/others).

2.4 Graduation certificate and degree certificate must be original or provide notarized translations other than Chinese and English.

2.5 Other supporting materials.

3. Language proficiency

The applicants must have good English language proficiency. For those whose native language is not English, please provide at least one of the score reports of internationally, nationally, or regionally recognized English language tests (e.g., TOEFL/IELTS/others).

4. The applicant must be 18 or above (by September 1st, 2023). For the applicants under 18, please bring the relevant supporting documents to the official registration (Please see annex 2 for details).

5. For those who were initially Chinese citizens but later naturalized as foreign nationals, the conditions set by Document No. 12 (2020) of the Ministry of Education of the PRC should be met.

B. Postgraduate Programs

1. The applicants must be foreign citizens with good physical and mental health. The candidate must provide a bachelor diploma.

2. Academic performance

The applicants should have outstanding academic performance. Proof should be provided through (but not limited to) the following document(s):

2.1 Official transcripts (with original Chinese or English notarized documents) provided by institutes of the applicants’ highest academic qualifications.

2.2 The transcripts of the national/regional unified undergraduate examination (all modules are taken in the undergraduate course) must be original or notarized. If the transcripts are other than Chinese and English, notarized translation documents should be provided.

2.3 Results of international standard tests (e.g., SAT/ACT/A-Level/AP/IB/others).

2.4 The diploma and diploma certificate (current undergraduate student should provide the expected graduation certificate) must be the original or notarized document. If the documents are other than Chinese and English, notarized translation documents should be provided.

2.5 Other supporting materials.

3. Language proficiency

The applicants must have good English language proficiency. For those whose native language is not English, please provide at least one of the score reports of internationally, nationally or regionally recognized English language tests (e.g., TOEFL/IELTS/others).

4. For those who were initially Chinese citizens but later naturalized as foreign nationals, the conditions set by Document No. 12 (2020) of the Ministry of Education of the PRC should be met.

III. Application:

1. Applicants are required to register online, complete all registration information and submit relevant materials per the requirements.

2. Online registration period: December 30th, 2022 - June 1st, 2023. Online registration is available 24 hours a day.

3. The applicant should log on to the website http://ccaa.cdu.mcitedu.cn/home/login/index.html within the specified registration time and register per the corresponding instructions.

IV. Undergraduate admission plan (see annex 4)

V. Postgraduate admission plan (see annex 5)

VI. Scholarship

Scholarships are mainly used to finance student tuition, accommodation, living expenses and comprehensive medical insurance.

Chengdu ASEAN Art Scholarship

The "Chengdu ASEAN Art Scholarship" is used to reward outstanding international students from ASEAN countries, other countries along with the "Belt and Road", European and American countries, and sister cities of Chengdu who have received undergraduate and higher education in art majors in municipal universities.

Undergraduates: 30,000 RMB per year

Postgraduates: 36,000 RMB per year

Chengdu International Friendship City Government Scholarship

The "Friendship City Scholarship" is used to reward outstanding international students from sister cities of Chengdu who have received diploma education or non-education education in municipal universities.

Undergraduates: 20,000 RMB per year

Postgraduates: 25,000 RMB per year

Chengdu "Belt and Road" Government Scholarship

The "Belt and Road Scholarship" is used to reward outstanding international students from countries along the "Belt and Road" who have received diploma education or non-degree education in municipal universities.

Other considerations

Scholarship holder:

1. Must check-in and register following the time stipulated by the College. Those who fail to enrol after the deadline without approval will be automatically disqualified, and their scholarship qualifications will be automatically cancelled. Those who retain their admission qualifications will not retain their scholarship qualifications.

2. Participate in the annual assessment of scholarships as required. Those who fail to pass the evaluation will be disqualified, and the scholarship will be suspended.

3. Whether the application is successful or not, the application materials will not be returned.

4. Each student can only apply for one type of scholarship, and no multiple applications can be made.

VII. Admission

The merit-based admission notice will be issued and sent within ten working days after the evaluation according to the comprehensive assessment of morality, intelligence, and physique principles. A professional entrance assessment is within the enrollment process.

VIII. Enrollment

New students should enrol at the time specified in the letter of admission. The College shall verify the students' eligibility for admission by making a professional test. For students who cannot enrol at a specific time due to irresistible cause, it is mandatory to present a letter for leave to the College before enrollment. The students who do not pass the test or be absent two weeks after the enrollment deadline will be disqualified.

IX. Course system and graduation:

The study length of undergraduate in College of Chinese & ASEAN Arts is four years, while teaching in Chinese is adopted (some of the modules will take English Chinese bilingual approach). The College will grant graduation and issue a diploma to the students who study within the prescribed length of study, complete the curriculum contents, pass the assessments and thesis defence, and further meet the graduation requirements. Those who meet the conditions for awarding degrees shall be awarded corresponding bachelor’s degrees and degree certificates.

The study length of postgraduate in College of Chinese & ASEAN Arts is two years, while bilingual teaching in Chinese and English is adopted. The College will grant graduation and issue a diploma to the students who study within the prescribed length of study, complete the curriculum contents, pass the assessments and meet the graduation requirements. Those who meet the conditions for awarding degrees shall be awarded corresponding master's degrees and degree certificates.

X. Contact:

International Department of College of Chinese & ASEAN Arts

Address: G2007, Comprehensive Building G, College of Chinese & ASEAN Arts, Youyi Dong Road, Shiling Town, Chengdu, China

Telephone:  +86-028-60656207

Postal Code: 610106

Recipient: Ms Zhang

Website: http://ccaaen.cdu.edu.cn/

E-mail: ioccaa@cdu.edu.cn

Apply for study: http://ccaa.cdu.mcitedu.cn/

XI. Supplement:

(1) For enrollment details, please visit the official website of the College (http://ccaaen.cdu.edu.cn/) or consult with the International Department of the College (tel: 86-028-60656207; e-mail: ioccaa@cdu.edu.cn).

(2) The promulgation of this document is at an early stage. If there is inconsistency with the Chinese government's relevant provisions, it shall be implemented by the People's Republic of China's applicable provisions.

(3) The copyright of this document belongs to the College of Chinese & ASEAN Arts and is interpreted by the International Department of College of Chinese & ASEAN Arts.

College of Chinese & ASEAN Arts

December 2022

Annex 1: Attachment list of undergraduate applications

The following application materials should be submitted in the original colour scan; if you have obtained the admission qualification, you need to provide the original documents at the time of enrollment. In assessing and verifying the uploaded application materials, the College may require applicants to provide original/notarized documents in physical form or certification documents issued by designated certification bodies for further examination. Applicants should ensure the authenticity and accuracy of the application information and materials provided; otherwise, they may be disqualified.

1. Passport photo page, if the applicant is in China, please provide both the visa page and the entry seal page (Passport validity must be later than September 1st, 2024; otherwise, you will not be able to apply for a visa for the first academic year of the university after admission).

2. Highest degree/diploma or pre-graduation certificate (original):

(1) Year 2022's high school graduates shall submit the graduation certificate from high school.

(2) Past (Before year 2022) high school graduates shall submit high school diplomas.

(3) The current undergraduate students must provide a certificate of current enrollment in addition to the high school diploma.

3. Resume (in Chinese or English).

4. Official transcripts of study from highest education institutes (original copy from highest degree/diploma).

5. National/regional standardized high school graduation examination results or/and internationally accepted standardized test scores (e.g., SAT/A CT/a-level/AP/IB, etc.).

6. English language proficiency certificate (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS).

7. By the provisions of Article 12 of the Ministry of Education (2020), those who have initially been Chinese citizens but later naturalized as foreign nationals shall submit:

(1) Naturalization certificate.

(2) Cancellation of original Chinese household registration certificate.

(3) Copy of passport entry and exit seal page on the deadline of the batch of applications (the original copy is for reference).

(4) Record of actual residence in foreign countries on the deadline of the application batch.

8. Other supporting documents (such as awards certificates, letters of admission from other universities, etc.).

9. Application form for international students of CCAA.

10. Scholarship application form.

11. Physical examination report for foreigners.

12. Criminal check report.

In addition to the above application materials, the College may require applicants to provide other supplementary materials according to the circumstance.

*Notes:

1. The documents submitted as required above must be original in Chinese or English. If the original documents are in another language, the documents need to be translated into Chinese or English and notarized.

2. The original official documents (such as high school diploma, HSK certificate and English proficiency certificate) will not be returned.

3. Applicants under the age of 18 as of September 1st, 2023, should also provide the notarial certificate of guardian in China (the guardian should be a Chinese or foreigner living in China with financial income) at the time of enrollment.

Annex 2: Attachment list of postgraduate applications

The following application materials should be submitted in the original colour scan; if you have obtained the admission qualification, you need to provide the original documents at the time of enrollment. In assessing and verifying the uploaded application materials, the College may require applicants to provide original/notarized documents in physical form or certification documents issued by designated certification bodies for further examination. Applicants should ensure the authenticity and accuracy of the application information and materials provided; otherwise, they may be disqualified.

1. Passport photo page, if the applicant is in China, please provide both the visa page and the entry seal page (Passport validity must be later than September 1st, 2024; otherwise, you will not be able to apply for a visa for the first academic year of the university after admission).

2. Highest degree/diploma or pre-graduation certificate (original):

(1) Year 2022's bachelor graduates shall submit the graduation certificate from bachelor degree.

(2) Past (Before year 2022) bachelor graduates shall submit bachelor diplomas.

3. Resume (in Chinese or English).

4. Official transcripts of study from highest education institutes (original copy from highest degree/diploma).

5. English language proficiency certificate (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS).

6. By the provisions of Article 12 of the Ministry of Education (2020), those who have initially been Chinese citizens but later naturalized as foreign nationals shall submit:

(1) Naturalization certificate.

(2) Cancellation of original Chinese household registration certificate.

(3) Copy of passport entry and exit seal page on the deadline of the batch of applications (the original copy is for reference).

(4) Record of actual residence in foreign countries on the deadline of the application batch.

7. Other supporting documents (such as awards certificates, letters of admission from other universities, etc.).

8. Application form for international students of CCAA.

9. Scholarship application form.

10. Physical examination report for foreigners.

11. Criminal check report.

In addition to the above application materials, the College may require applicants to provide other supplementary materials according to the circumstance.

*Notes:

1. The documents submitted as required above must be original in Chinese or English. If the original documents are in another language, the documents need to be translated into Chinese or English and notarized.

2. The original official documents (such as high school diploma, HSK certificate and English proficiency certificate) will not be returned.

3. Applicants under the age of 18 as of September 1st, 2023, should also provide the notarial certificate of guardian in China (the guardian should be a Chinese or foreigner living in China with financial income) at the time of enrollment.

Annex 3: Undergraduate programs

Annex 4: Postgraduate programs

Annex 5: Standards for undergraduate professional assessment

I School of Fine Arts and Design

Assessment materials for undergraduate candidates applying for School of Fine Arts and Design:

1. Candidates who apply for Product Design Major should submit at least six works representing their professional level, including sketch, colouring, creative graphics, product design (can be furniture, crafts, home appliances, jewellery creation, etc., it is better to have a structural design), etc.

2. Candidates who apply for a Visual Communication Design Major should submit at least ten works representing their professional level, including sketch, colouring, advertising design, brand image design, digital media design, etc.

3. Candidates who apply for Environmental Art Design Major should submit at least ten works that can represent their professional level, including sketch, colouring, interior design, landscape design, etc.

4. Candidates who apply for a Painting Major should submit three sketches and three colouring works, including one piece representing a person's character. Furthermore, one to three personal creation works with no subject limitation.

Notes: After enrollment, the School of Fine Arts and Design will conduct a professional test for 2023 undergraduate students. Should there be plagiarism and fraud problems in submitting materials, the College has the right to withdraw the student from the school.

II School of Music and Dance

Assessment materials for undergraduate candidates applying for School of Music and Dance:

1. Music Performance

(1) Candidates can only fill in one of the directions for the entrance assessment of musicology major and must upload videos within the specified time of registration and complete the registration.

(2) Video recording requirements:

① Content

Violin:

a. Any major AND any minor 3 octaves scale with arpeggios 1/4=88  (Flesch)

b. One of the following etude/caprices: Kreutzer etude: 17, Rode caprice: 2, OR Dont etudes Op.35: 2, 3, or 6

c. Any piece that best reflects performing skills (Accompanied or unaccompanied)

Cello: 3-octave scales, one etude or caprice from Popper or Piatti, one prelude and one other movement from Bach Suite No. 4, 5 or 6, one movement of a standard concerto piece.

Piano: One virtuoso Etude, one movement of a Classical Sonata, one polyphonic work, one piece of free choice.

Vocal (bel canto): A program selection consisting of songs and arias: One song or aria in English, one song or aria in Italian, one song or aria in German or French, one piece or aria in Chinese or native language.

Vocal (pop): One song in English, one in Chinese or native language.

② The music videos must be complete scores with a full-length shot. The sound and image of the video should be recorded simultaneously. The videos must not be edited by the means such as conversion， cutting， clipping, and embellishing.

③ A light-coloured background should be used during the recording; the record shall start from the candidate's front face (like the ID photo) and then pull to the full-body view. The video picture should be stable with a clear view of the applicant.

④ The applicant shall be the only person in the video. Accompaniment personnel, suggestive text, pattern, logo, background, or other personal information (the Name, place of origin and school of the candidate, etc.) are not allowed to appear in the video.

⑤ The number of videos is limited to 1 (two works are in the same video), the format is specified to WMV, MP4, AVI, MOV, make sure the sound and image are transparent. The file size is less than 300MB.

⑥ Any violation of any above provisions shall be deemed a breach and may result in disqualification from the preliminary examination.

⑦ Please send the video to the specified E-mail ioccaa@cdu.edu.cn. Please name the e-mail by the order: Name+Program(bachelor or master)+Major+Passport Number.

2. Dance Performance

(1) The height of female applicants is not less than 150cm, and the height of male applicants is not less than 170cm; have a basic dance foundation and can complete basic soft opening movements such as vertical fork, horizontal fork and standing lower back; no physical problems that hinder dance performance.

(2) The Dance Performance Major applicant should submit two video clips of dance performance works representing your professional level. The total length of the two videos is not less than 5 minutes. There is no restriction on dance types except street dance and ballroom dance.

(3) Video recording requirements:

① The dance performance professional applicant's video shall be recorded in the dance rehearsal hall or stage theatre. The applicant shall record in the training suit or formal performance costume. The video shall be recorded in a panorama with stable pictures and music simultaneously and shall not be edited or beautified later.

② The number of videos is limited to 1 (two works are in the same video), the format is specified to WMV, MP4, AVI, MOV, make sure the sound and image are transparent. The file size is less than 300MB.

③ Any violation of any above provisions shall be deemed a breach and may result in disqualification from the preliminary examination.

④ Please send the video to the specified E-mail ioccaa@cdu.edu.cn. Please name the e-mail by the order: Name+Program(bachelor or master)+Major+Passport Number.

Notes: After enrollment, the School of Music and Dance will conduct a professional test for 2023 undergraduate students. Should there be plagiarism and fraud problems in submitting materials, the College has the right to withdraw the student from the school.

III School of Film and Animation

Assessment materials for undergraduate candidates applying for the School of Film and Animation:

1. Candidates who apply for an Animation Major should submit a set of fine artworks (at least ten works including sketch, colouring, and other representative personal works), as well as relevant supplementary materials (explanation and highlighting the content in work).

2. Candidates who apply for a Radio & Television Directing and Editing Major should submit a set of film and television works, including video works of film and television, a script of film and television literature (translated into Chinese) and other representative individual works. The applicants may also submit relevant supplementary materials (explanation and highlighting the content in work). ① Requirements for film and television works: the duration is not less than 5 minutes in MP4 format； ② Requirements of film and television literature script: no less than 20 scenes, and provided with relevant supplementary materials, such as the theme and content explanation of the work, which can highlight the contribution of individuals in the work, with no less than 2,000 words in Chinese or English; ③ Learning experience and awards (major courses from primary school to high school, certificates, etc.); ④ Creation description and process documents (script outline \ shooting outline, sub-scenes, field notes, field work photos, etc.); ⑤ Study plan (planning for the next four years of the major, etc.).

Notes: After enrollment, the School of Film and Animation will conduct a professional test for 2023 undergraduate students. Should there be plagiarism and fraud problems in submitting materials, the College has the right to withdraw the student from the school.

Annex 6: Standards for postgraduate professional assessment

I School of Fine Arts and Design

Assessment materials for postgraduate candidates applying for School of Fine Arts and Design:

1. Applicants for Painting-Comprehensive Painting Major must submit:

(1) Three sketch works and three colouring works, which must include one piece representing a person’s character. And one to three creative works with no subject limitation.

(2) A postgraduate study plan with at least 1000 words (in English or Chinese).

2.  Applicants for Visual Communication Design Major must submit:

(1) A set of design works and elaboration on the works (including the reasons for the creation of the works and the significance of those works).

(2) A postgraduate study plan with at least 1000 words (in English or Chinese).

3. Applicants for Environmental Design Major must submit:

(1) A set of design works and elaboration on the works (including the reasons for the creation of the works and the significance of those works).

(2) A postgraduate study plan with at least 1000 words (in English or Chinese).

4. Applicants for Product Design Major must submit:

(1) Six works representing their professional level, including sketch, colouring, creative graphics, product design (can be furniture, crafts, home appliances, jewellery creation, etc., it is better to have a structural design), etc..

(2) A postgraduate study plan with at least 1000 words (in English or Chinese).

Notes: After enrollment, the School of Fine Arts and Design will conduct a professional test for 2023 postgraduate students. Should there be plagiarism and fraud problems in submitting materials, the College has the right to withdraw the student from the school.

II School of Music and Dance

Assessment materials for postgraduate candidates applying for School of Music and Dance:

1. Candidates can only fill in one of the directions for the entrance assessment of musicology major and must upload videos within the specified time of registration and complete the registration.

2. Video recording requirements:

(1) Content

Violin:

a. Bach: two contrasting movements from any of the solo partita and sonatas

b. Mozart: Exposition and cadenza of the first movement of any violin concerto

c. Any virtuoso piece that best reflects your performing skills(Accompanied or unaccompanied)

d. One caprice to choose from: Rode, Wieniawski, or Paganini. .

Cello: 3-octave scales, one etude or caprice from Popper or Piatti, one prelude and one other movement from Bach Suite No. 4, 5 or 6, one movement of a standard concerto piece.

Piano: One virtuoso Etude, one movement of a Classical Sonata, one polyphonic work, one piece of free choice.

Vocal (bel canto): A program selection consisting of songs and arias: One song or aria in English, one song or aria in Italian, one song or aria in German or French, one piece or aria in Chinese or native language.

Vocal (pop): One song in English, one in Chinese or native language.

(2) The music videos must be complete scores with a full-length shot. The sound and image of the video should be recorded simultaneously. The videos must not be edited by the means such as conversion， cutting， clipping, and embellishing.

(3) A light-coloured background should be used during the recording; the record shall start from the candidate's front face (like the ID photo) and then pull to the full-body view. The video picture should be stable with a clear view of the applicant.

(4) The applicant shall be the only person in the video. Accompaniment personnel, suggestive text, pattern, logo, background, or other personal information (the Name, place of origin and school of the candidate, etc.) are not allowed to appear in the video.

(5) The number of videos is limited to 1 (two works are in the same video), the format is specified to WMV, MP4, AVI, MOV, make sure the sound and image are transparent. The file size is less than 300MB.

(6) Any violation of any above provisions shall be deemed a breach and may result in disqualification from the preliminary examination.

(7) Please send the video to the specified E-mail ioccaa@cdu.edu.cn. Please name the e-mail by the order: Name+Program(bachelor or master)+Major+Passport Number.

Notes: After enrollment, the School of Music and Dance will conduct a professional test for 2023 postgraduate students. Should there be plagiarism and fraud problems in submitting materials, the College has the right to withdraw the student from the school.

III School of Film and Animation

Assessment materials for postgraduate candidates applying for the School of Film and Animation:

1. Applicants for Film and Television Directing Major must submit:

(1) A. A set of film and television works (at least including film and television video works, film and television literature scripts (English) and other representative personal works), and explain your own works (explain the contents of the works, highlighting the personal work contents in the works)(in Chinese or English);  

(2) A postgraduate study plan with at least 1000 words (in English or Chinese).

Notes: After enrollment, the School of Film and Animation will conduct a professional test for 2023 postgraduate students. Should there be plagiarism and fraud problems in submitting materials, the College has the right to withdraw the student from the school.