Adelegation of eight art faculty members from CGU visited Edinburgh Napier University(ENU)in the UKfrom August 4thto 17th.Aimingto further expandtheirinternational perspectives and enhance both artistic attainment and research capacity,they undertook a two-week program of academic training and practical engagement in the arts.

Group photo ofthecompletion ceremony foracademictraining
During the theoretical trainingsession, the faculty members participated in a systematic program of study focusing on contemporary design concepts, emerging trends in film and media arts, and intercultural approaches to arts education. Renowned professors from ENUled the courses, sharing in-depth insights and the latest research findings.Through this training,CGU’scoreartfaculty deepened their professional knowledge and broadened their understanding of artistic expression.

Participating art faculty members are listening to the professor’s lecture
In the practical component, the delegation attended and observed a series of events at the Edinburgh International Festival. They hadtheopportunity to interact with international artists, participate in on-site creation activities, andgain direct exposure to the diverse forms of contemporary artistic practice and the rich, multicultural atmosphere of the international arts scene.

The delegation visiting Tablot Rice Gallery at University of Edinburgh

The delegation viewing the Edinburgh Military Tattoo
This training not only provided CGU’s art faculty with a valuable platform for professional growth,enhancing theiraesthetic sensibility,artistic appreciation, and other professional skills, but also contributed new momentum to the advancement and internationalization of the university’s art education.
CGU’s Core Art Faculty Embarks on UK Training Journey
A delegation of eight art faculty members from [Full Name of CGU] visited Edinburgh Napier University in the UK from August 4th to 17th. Aiming to further expand their international perspectives and enhance both artistic attainment and research capacity, they undertook a two-week program of academic training and practical engagement in the arts.
During the theoretical training session, the faculty members participated in a systematic program of study focusing on contemporary design concepts, emerging trends in film and media arts, and intercultural approaches to arts education. Renowned professors from Edinburgh Napier University led the courses, sharing in - depth insights and the latest research findings. Through this training, they deepened their professional knowledge and broadened their understanding of artistic expression.
In the practical training component, the delegation attended and observed a series of events at the Edinburgh International Festival. They had the opportunity to interact with international artists, participate in on - site creation activities, and gain direct exposure to the diverse forms of contemporary artistic practice and the rich, multicultural atmosphere of the international arts scene. Professor Li from CGU commented, “The live performance we saw during the festival inspired me to think about new ways of integrating traditional and modern art forms in my teaching.”
This training not only provided CGU’s art faculty with a valuable platform for professional growth, enhancing their aesthetic sensibility, artistic appreciation, and other professional skills, but also contributed new momentum to the advancement and internationalization of the university’s art education by introducing new teaching concepts and international cooperation opportunities.