• DHU has the most comprehensive disciplines in the Textile and Fashion fields in China.
• "Design Studies" is the Shanghai municipal key discipline, ranked No. 6 in China and No. 1 in Shanghai in the third academic evaluation organized by Ministry of Education of China in 2012.
• The School is located in the city centre of Shanghai, the fashion capital of China.
• The faculty members of SCF possess rich working experience in world-class universities or renowned multinational corporations.
• The modular teaching method focuses on building competence, is known for its flexibility, pertinence, feasibility and economy.
• Wide-ranging Career Development.

Teaching Objective    

The curriculum system is established with the combination of arts, fashion and engineering through the multi-interdisciplinary approach to architecture, design and fine arts. By learning the fundamental theories and design methods of environmental design, students are expected to balance the relations between aesthetics and technology, space and structure, nature and humanities in their design works and develop the ability of creative thinking and design performance. The design studio system of Western interior design schools is introduced to this programme to encourage the students to gain design knowledge and independent design experience through project practice, furthermore, to motivate initiative of design and improve the problem-solving ability in real projects. Graduates shall have strong art design skills and work as designers or management talents in interior or outdoor environmental design sectors.

• Have a solid professional theoretical foundation, essentials of humanities, arts and social sciences as well as the ability of oral and written presentation.
• Systematically master the broad knowledge of technical theories in this discipline including architecture, design studies, shape and structure of space, architectural decoration materials, engineering graphics, etc. 
• Have the essential ability of literature search, theoretical study, on-the-spot investigation, planning and design.
• Have a good command of basic skills such as engineering drawing, rendering expression and graphic design.
• Have a strong self-study ability and innovation consciousness.
• Have a global vision and fashion assessment capability and understand the development trends at the frontiers of the discipline.

Main Courses

Atelier Design, Catwalk Design, Window Display Design, Flagship Store Design, Fashion Exhibition Design, Residential Interior Design Studio, Restaurant&Cafe Design Studio, Industry Space Innovation Design Studio, Furniture Design Studio, Architecture Design, Landscape Design Studio, Environmental Facilities Design Studio, Public Art&Sculpture, Environmental Graphic Design Studio, Art History, Architectural History&Contemporary Architectural Trends, Landscape Design History, Professional&Key Skills, Computer Aided Interior Design Skills, Architecture Sketch, Architectural Decoration Materials&Processes, Lighting Design, Project Budget&Management, Environmental Psychology, Visual Culture, etc.

Career Development

Graduates may work as designers in design institutes, architectural construction companies and exhibition companies, or engage in project planning in design consulting and planning companies, project management in real estate companies or take the career path as art management brokers, etc.

* The above is for reference only. The final course curriculum is subject to the arrangement of SCF.
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1. Be a non-Chinese citizen; be physically and mentally healthy.

2. Having a certain financial capability; no criminal record.

3. The following applicants who have held a valid foreign passport or nationality certificate for more than 4 years (inclusive), as well as have lived abroad for more than 2 years within the last 4 years (before April 30th of the enrollment year), are eligible to apply as international students:

Applicants born in mainland China, Hongkong, Taiwan, and Macao but have obtained a foreign nationality.

Applicants who acquired a foreign nationality at the time of birth, and whose parents (either or both) hold Chinese nationality (nationalities) and reside abroad.

4. Age requirement：

Self-funded applicants: be at least 16 years old and under the age of 35

5. Educational Background: have earned a graduation certificate of higher secondary school, or its international equivalent.

6. Language Proficiency

For English-taught programs: the applicant's English proficiency should be equivalent to at least IELTS Academic 6.0, or TOEFL IBT 80.

IELTS Academic at least 5.5 or TOEFL IBT at least 72 is acceptable ONLY for SCF programs.

"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. Application Form

Please upload your finished application form here.

2. Applicants under the age of 18 should submit a Guarantee Statement filled and signed by the legal adult guardians living in mainland China.

*3. ID photo

Recent bareheaded(within six months), full-face, white-color background, two-inch certificate photo,instead of landscape photos or photos of daily life; in JPG format, less than 100K.

*4. English language proficiency

*5. High school academic transcripts

Copies of the original certificate with the high school stamp and/or the signature of the principal. If the originals are not in Chinese or English, it must be translated and notarized.
Students who are currently in the final year can submit a pending certificate along with transcripts of all grades you completed. You are required to submit the official certificate and final transcripts once you receive them.

*6. Statement of Financial Support

Fill the blanks and sign by the applicant and the sponsor.

7. Any documents that might enhance your competitiveness such as award letters, credentials, etc.

8. The following applicants should provide the passports, all the visa pages, exit and entry stamp pages on the passport, proof of naturalization, or evidence of being foreign citizens at birth.

Applicants born in the mainland China, HK, TW, MC, who have obtained a foreign nationality.
Applicants who acquired a foreign nationality at the time of birth, and whose parents (either or both) hold Chinese nationality and reside abroad.
Applicants who have spent (part of) their secondary education in the mainland China, HK, TW, MC.

9. Others

If you are applying for one of the English-taught SCF programs, a personal creative design portfolio in the video format has to be provided. No limit is required on art design form but works relating to proposed major are preferred. The video should be around 3 minutes and be explained in oral English with the design concepts that reflect your understanding of professional knowledge, skills and creativity.

*10. Certificate of no criminal conviction

An applicant shall submit a valid Certificate of Non-Criminal Record (or Police Clearance Certificate) issued by the local public security authority (such as the police station), usually issued within six months prior to the submission date of the application.

*11. Curriculum Vitae

Written in the teaching language of the program you apply for, including your personal information, contact details, educational background (from middle school period), work or internship experience (if any), participation in extracurricular activities, awards and honors, hobbies and interests, grants and scholarships, licenses and certificates, etc.
Gap between each experience should not exceed three months.

*12. Passport (and visa) page

A clear copy of your valid passport with your name, photo, date of birth, place of birth, date of issue and date of expiry. The passport should have at least 6-month validity.
All visa pages are required if you have been to or if you are currently in China.

*13. Personal statement

A statement of purpose in essay format written in the teaching language of the program you apply for, within 1000 words.
Describe yourself and individual growth background, motivation for applying, reasons for major choice and study plan, and demonstrate your personal thoughts, capacities and characteristics.

*14. High school graduation certificate

Copies of the original certificate with the high school stamp and/or the signature of the principal. If the original is not in Chinese or English, it must be translated and notarized.
Students who are currently in the final year can submit a pending certificate along with transcripts of all grades you completed. You are required to submit the official certificate and final transcripts once you receive them.

15. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.

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