News from this website (Correspondent Cao Yuyang) On April 27th, the Shang Yi Zhi Mei 2023 graduation design exhibition opened. Wang Li, a member of the university's Party Committee and Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission, attended the event. Representatives from the Office of Arts Education and Research, the School of Art and Design, as well as faculty and student representatives, were also present.

In his speech, Wang Li pointed out that the university adheres to the construction of an education model that promotes arts education for everyone. The graduation design exhibition of the School of Art and Design adheres to the concept of cultivating cultural individuals and educating people with art. It is not only an exhibition of works but also a vivid practice of arts education. It allows teachers and students to intuitively feel the cultural value contained in design creativity, disseminate outstanding traditional Chinese culture, cultivate cultural confidence, and contribute to creating a rich arts education atmosphere at the university.

Cao Yuyang, the director of the Visual Communication Design Department, introduced the situation of the 2023 Visual Communication Design major's graduation exhibition, discussing the themes, content, and presentation forms of the works. He emphasized that the works express the students' relentless pursuit and continuous improvement in academic, artistic, and aesthetic aspects.

Li Jinyu, a student from the Visual Q1943 class, explained the design concept of her own work, stating that the work condensed her reflections on art and expectations for the future. Gu Chen, the Dean of the School of Art and Design, officially announced the opening of this year's graduation design exhibition. After the ceremony, attendees visited the student works exhibition. Graduating students introduced their works, providing insights into their creative processes.

A total of 132 pieces of graduation design works from the Visual Communication Design major of the 2023 graduating class are being exhibited in the opening display at the Island Art Museum. The works focus on themes such as conveying the core values of socialism, promoting outstanding traditional Chinese culture, using design to aid rural revitalization, showcasing the connotations of local characteristic brands, and integrating cultural technology in the internet era. Through various visual presentation forms, including brand design, book design, cultural and creative design, illustration, UI interface design, interactive design, and more, the works reflect reflections on design aesthetics, cultural communication, and the establishment of cultural consciousness and confidence. The exhibition will continue with displays of works from the Environmental Design, Product Design, Animation, and Digital Media Art majors, lasting until May 22.