Since its inception in 1982, the Department of Stage Art has emerged as a pivotal cradle for nurturing elite professionals in the arena of stage arts in China. Encompassing 8 diverse programmes such as Stage Design for Chinese Opera, Stage Lighting Design, Chinese Opera Costume Design, Styling and Makeup Design, Animation, Visual Communication Design, Digital Media Art, and Painting, it boasts the largest student population within the NACTA.
Through the relentless dedication and collaboration of faculty and students over the years, the Department has garnered remarkable achievements across education, research, social service, and cultural preservation. Recognized for its excellence, it has been accredited as a national pioneer in talent cultivation innovation, a flagship for national specialized programme development, and a pacesetter in both national and provincial top-tier programme development. Furthermore, the Department's groundbreaking research endeavors and students' practical accomplishments have garnered numerous prestigious international, national, and provincial accolades.
Looking ahead, the Department of Stage Art remains steadfast in its commitment to forging NACTA into a high-level, distinctive art university. By harnessing the collective wisdom of its faculty and students, it will anchor its focus on the discipline of opera, leveraging the unique allure and strengths of Chinese opera art. Committed to enhancing the overall quality of its disciplines and professional training, the department aims to foster an even greater number of high-caliber, innovative talents, driving the art form forward into new heights of excellence.
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