Anchored in the heritage of the Yellow River civilization, this one-week program blends fashion design, art & visual communication, and cross-cultural exchange. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and immersive experiences, you will decode Henan’s cultural DNA, experience Shaolin Kung Fu up close, and connect with the living roots of Chinese civilization.

I. Program Dates

25–31 May 2026

II. Core Workshop Modules

 

 

1. Fashion Design Workshop

Core format: Co-taught by Chinese and international faculty, with mixed Sino-foreign student teams. You will move from concept to runway, turning a themed project into finished looks.

Key content: Work collaboratively across the full fashion pipeline—from concept sketching, fabric selection, pattern cutting, and garment construction to planning a mini runway show. The workshop is paired with industry field trips (visits to fashion studios and creative industry parks). The experience culminates in a fashion show and design concept presentation.

2. Art & Design Workshop

Core format: Jointly designed and taught by Chinese and international staff, with mixed teams of students working on themed design projects that emphasize cross-cultural creative exchange.

Key content: Projects may include visual communication design, environmental art & space design, and cultural creative product design. You will respond to real-world design briefs and incorporate elements of Henan’s local culture (such as ancient capital cityscapes and traditional patterns). Studio-based making is combined with industry talks and visits, and the module concludes with a group exhibition and design presentation.

3. Cross-Cultural Exchange & Chinese Language Practice

Core format: Guided by both Chinese and international teachers, students from different countries are grouped together to explore topics and share outcomes, creating deep, two-way cultural interaction.

Key content: Practical Chinese language sessions to support everyday communication and creative collaboration; small-group discussions and mini-research projects on themes such as cultural difference and integration, global design trends, and the contemporary communication of intangible cultural heritage. Activities include fieldwork, group presentations, intercultural communication skills training, cultural sharing sessions, and Chinese language role-play.

4. Henan Intangible Cultural Heritage: Craft & Culture Lab

Core format: Hands-on workshops with local inheritors and experts of Henan’s representative intangible cultural heritage (ICH), with mixed groups of Chinese and international students.

Key content: Learn about and experience iconic Henan ICH practices such as Bian embroidery, Zhuxian Town woodblock New Year prints, opera costume-making, and Jun porcelain glaze design. You will move from experiencing craft techniques to creatively transforming them in your own work. The module includes visits to ICH studios and cultural heritage sites, team-based projects that reimagine ICH elements, and a showcase and creative competition.

III. Tentative Timetable

Time	Mon 25 May	Tue 26 May	Wed 27 May	Thu 28 May	Fri 29 May	Sat 30 May	Sun 31 May
Morning (09:00–12:00)	Opening Ceremony; Henan Intangible Cultural Heritage Taster Workshop	Art & Costume Design Workshop 1 (Project Kick-off)	Art & Costume Design Workshop 2 (Exploration & Proposal)	Professional & Cultural Exchange Activity (Luoyang Normal University, Longmen Grottoes)	Art & Costume Design Workshop 3 (Production & Iteration)	Art & Costume Design Workshop 3 (Production & Iteration)	Art & Costume Design Workshop 4 (Showcase)
Midday (13:00–15:00)	Survival Chinese: Everyday Phrases; Chinese Traditional Culture Experience
Afternoon (15:30–19:00)	Visit: Henan Museum	Chinese Kung Fu & Diabolo (Chinese Yo-yo) Experience	Visit: Shaolin Temple		Visit: Oil Refinery Creative Park	Visit: Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum	Farewell Party

IV. Eligibility

• Non-Chinese citizens.

• Undergraduate and postgraduate (master’s and PhD) students in art, design, or fashion-related majors, as well as teaching and research staff in these fields, are welcome. Age: 18–45.

• Ability to communicate in English or Chinese in academic and everyday contexts.

• Willingness to collaborate in international teams and engage actively in group projects.

• A valid passport and the ability to prepare the documents required for a Chinese visa. Participants must be able to obtain a valid visa and enter China legally according to the program schedule.

V. Accommodation

On-campus accommodation at Henan University of Engineering.

VI. Program Fee

Program fee: USD 800 (per participant). This covers:
• On-campus accommodation and meals in China during the program period
• Teaching and supervision by Chinese faculty
• Basic studio and workshop materials
• Local transportation for organized visits and field trips
• Tickets and guided tour fees for scenic spots, museums, and cultural venues
• Costume/garment costs

VII. Insurance

All admitted participants must purchase appropriate travel and medical insurance before entering China and ensure that it covers the full duration of their stay.

VIII. Application Materials

Please prepare and submit the following documents:

1. Completed application form (printed, signed, and scanned)

2. Scanned copy of the passport information page (passport valid for at least six months after the end of the program)

3. ID-style photo (passport-size, plain background, JPG or PNG format)

4. Proof of student status (certificate of enrollment or copy of student ID)

IX. Application Deadline

31 March 2026

X. Application Website & Contact

Online application: http://sie.haue.edu.cn/info/1049/11647.htm

The application form is attached.

Inquiries and Registration email: 30094@haue.edu.cn

（图文：宋新克  审核：宋俐娟）