Constructing the Connotation and Exploring the Development Pathways of High-Quality Development in Private Art Colleges

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhet.202515314

Author(s)

Heng Zhang*

Affiliation(s)

Qingdao Film Academy, Qingdao, Shandong, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

As China's higher education enters a new phase of high-quality development, private art colleges—being a vital part of the education system—are shifting from rapid expansion to connotative improvement. Based on a comprehensive review of relevant domestic and international literature, this study integrates questionnaire surveys, interviews, and case studies to construct a multidimensional framework for high-quality development in private art colleges. The findings identify several key challenges, such as ambiguous institutional positioning, imbalanced faculty structures, weak industry-academia integration, and underdeveloped governance systems. In response, the paper proposes six strategic pathways, including clarifying development strategies, enhancing teaching systems, deepening industry-education cooperation, restructuring internal governance, improving faculty quality, and strengthening cultural service capacities. The study concludes that high-quality development in private art institutions should follow a model of specialization, connotation, and collaboration, aiming for sustainable advancement under multi-stakeholder support. This research provides actionable insights for policymakers and university administrators.

Keywords

Private Colleges; Art Education; High-Quality Development; Strategic Pathways; Institutional Reform

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