Department of Arts and Design Shines at UM Language and Culture Day: Highlights from the “The Art of Blooms: Chinese Painting and Poetry Experience”
On March 26, the University of Macau's Language and Culture Day commenced with great fanfare. Among the event's highlights was the "Art of Blooms: Chinese Painting and Poetry Experience," in E21A-G040 hosted by Professor Zhang Yan from the Department of Arts and Design. This unique and engaging works ...
Department of Arts and Design Academic Lecture Series in March 2025—Broadening Artistic Horizons Through a Global Perspective
In March 2025, the Department of Arts and Design at the University of Macau hosted a landmark academic lecture series, advancing its commitment to international collaboration. For the first time, the department invited distinguished guest speakers from Mainland China, Japan, and Spain to share their ...
Prof. Thomas Schneider Visit to the Department of Arts and Design
On February 12, 2025, Professor Thomas Schneider, CEO of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities and an internationally renowned expert in archaeology and cultural studies, along with his wife, visited the Department of Arts and Design at the University of Macau. They conducted an on-site inspect ...
Department of Arts and Design Academic Lectures, January 2025 — Exploring the Future of Visual Design and Urban Culture
At the beginning of 2025, the Department of Arts and Design marked the New Year with two high-caliber academic lectures featuring two prominent figures in the design —Professor Xiao Yong and Mr. Han Zhanning. These lectures were held on January 15 and livestreamed via Tencent, garnering enthusiastic ...
Traces of Art: Creative Workshops and an Ink Painting Journey Illuminate UM Open Day
On 12 of January, 2025, the Department of Arts and Design of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Macau hosted a series of inspiring events centered on innovative art at the Black Box Theatre (E21A-G036) and the Exhibition Hall of the Cultural Building (E34-G016). These events prov ...
Department of Arts and Design Explores the Allure of Contemporary Art and Design in Hong Kong
In November 2024, the Department of Arts and Design successfully organized a cultural exploration tour to Hong Kong. The itinerary covered a variety of renowned art institutions and cultural landmarks, showcasing the diversity and innovation of contemporary art and design. The doctoral students’ expl ...
Department of Arts and Design‘Monday Lecture’Series Lectures Successfully Held
In October 2024, Department of Arts and Design of University of Macau successfully organised a series of three lectures, and on the 15th, Head of Department of Arts and Design, Professor Li Jun, together with Professor Ma Lu, Professor Liu Qinghe, and Professor Chen Shuxia, organised a Teacher-Studen ...
Prof. Thomas Schneider donates important materials on ancient Egyptian culture and archaeological research to the Department of Art and Design
Earlier this month, Prof. Thomas Schneider from the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) donated nearly 1,500 volumes of important materials on ancient Egyptian culture and archaeological research to the Department of Art and Design of the University of Macau, covering books, documents, pap ...
Nearly 500 works from ‘A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings’ are on exhibition at UM
An opening ceremony for ‘Compilation of Classics in the Flourishing Age—Special Exhibition in Macao for Compiling “A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings”’ was held today (9 September) at the Museum of Art of the University of Macau (UM). The exhibition, which showcases nearly 500 me ...
UM holds opening ceremony for first intake of DFA and MFA programmes
Yonghua Song The Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH) of the University of Macau (UM) held an opening ceremony for the 2024/2025 intake of the Doctor of Fine Arts (DFA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programmes. The two programmes have admitted a total of about 50 outstanding artists from different pl ...