Art & Design Programme

YWIES Shanghai Gubei offers a programme featuring art and design with a wide selection of optional subjects, equipped with master - level faculty in professional fields and dedicated art classrooms. The programme is mainly taught in English and also includes portfolio and university guidance.

The curriculum fully meets the individual development needs of students. Based on their personal learning goals, regional preferences, and academic levels, students can choose suitable pathways for further education to pursue their artistic dreams.

For destinations such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Europe, Singapore, and Hong Kong, China: Students can combine art and non - art subjects in their studies and enhance their language skills through artistic creation and practice, ensuring a smooth transition to their chosen programs in higher education. For those aiming for top - ranked institutions—such as the world's top 100 comprehensive universities or the top 30 art  and design schools, or those aspiring to Ivy League schools—pathways are also provided to renowned art institutions in Singapore, universities ranked 80 - 150 in the United States, well - known fashion schools in Italy, and universities in regions like Hong Kong, China. Students have a wide range of options for selection and growth.

For Japan : The curriculum integrates the diverse art strengths of Yew Wah Gubei with the specific needs of studying in Japan. It covers art - related courses, portfolio guidance, Japanese language learning, entrance exam preparation, and university guidance. The school - based curriculum, which retains the holistic education feature of Yew Chung and Yew Wah, aims to nurture individuals who can adapt to their environment and possess a global perspective, social responsibility, and innovative thinking. The target universities for further education include the “Tokyo Big Five”  (Tokyo University of the Arts, Musashino Art University, etc.) and prestigious art schools in the Kansai region (Osaka University of Arts, Kyoto University of the Arts, etc.)

• Art 1 Art and Design (choose one out of three options)
  • Fine Art
  • Graphic Communications
  • Fashion Design and Textiles
• Art 2 Digital Media and Design
• Art 3 Design and Technology
• Art 4 Music
• Art 5 Art Management
• Art 6 Art Economics
• STEM 1
• STEM 2
• STEM 3

• Creative Arts
• Future Lab
• Performing Arts
• Chinese Culture Study
• Western Culture Study
• Wellness (Physical Education & Character Education)
• Artwork Integration (Portfolio)