The Chinese Painting major at Nanjing Normal University is an undergraduate program that focuses on cultivating students’ skills, creativity, and deep appreciation of traditional Chinese painting as both an artistic practice and a cultural heritage. The curriculum combines rigorous studio training—including brushwork, ink techniques, composition, colour application, and calligraphic expression—with study of Chinese art history, aesthetics, theory, and cultural contexts. Students learn classical methods rooted in literati painting traditions as well as contemporary approaches that integrate modern artistic ideas. Emphasis is placed on mastering traditional tools (brush, ink, paper, and colour), understanding visual symbolism, and developing individual artistic expression. Through studio practice, critiques, exhibitions, and art projects, students refine their technical abilities and creative voice. Graduates are well prepared for careers as professional artists, art educators, cultural promoters, curators, and creative practitioners in fields related to fine arts and visual culture, as well as for advanced study in traditional and contemporary art disciplines.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements. It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.