The first CAFA students welcomed by KEDGE Arts School
The day's programme included:
148 students received their diplomas in the presence of Lin Mao, President of CAFA (Central Academy of Fine Arts), Olivier Perez, Campus France Manager at the French Consulate General in Shanghai, Elisabetta Magnaghi, Deputy Director General and Dean of KEDGE Business School: and Yu Ding, Dean of IMAD.
Elisabetta Magnaghi emphasised the significance of diplomatic relations between China and France, highlighting the graduating students' pivotal role in "innovating, leading with integrity, and making positive contributions to the development and promotion of culture in our society."
The graduation ceremony proceeded with an exhibition displaying the graduates' final projects, which had been prepared since mid-May. It featured research, reflections, and achievements in the fields of fine arts, art management, and design. the event culminated in a gala to mark its conclusion.
The faculty at KEDGE Arts School extends their congratulations to these promising graduates and wishes them success in their professional journeys within the arts, design, culture, and creative industries. Next year, we look forward to welcoming approximately fifty students to the MSc Arts & Creative Industries Management programme at our Paris campus and the MSc Creative & Design Management programme at our Marseille campus.
Get to know more about the programmes
KEDGE Business School and CAFA (Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing) have decided to collaborate in founding the Sino-French Institute of Arts and Design in Management of Arts & Design (IMAD). This institute, distinguished by its transdisciplinary approach and unique global character, offers educational programmes, research, and cross-disciplinary projects aimed at enhancing cultural cooperation between France and China.
KEDGE Arts School aims to produce and disseminate knowledge in the management of the arts, culture, and creative industries. It includes a centre of expertise and various educational programmes covering visual arts, heritage, performing arts, cultural industries, creative services, taste industries, and entertainment and leisure industries.
The MSc Creativity & Design Management is aimed at individuals passionate about design and creativity, who wish to play a key role in transforming cultural and creative sectors, and aspire to become leaders of innovation within their organisations.
The MSc Arts & Creative Industries Management provides advanced training and a deep understanding of the dynamics and challenges within creative industries. It prepares the leaders of tomorrow who are ready to innovate and transform this burgeoning sector.
