The major of art education aims to cultivate multi-functional applied talents with solid basic theoretical knowledge of art, basic theories, basic knowledge and basic skills of art, music and dance, who can engage in art education, teaching, training and competition in schools, as well as scientific research, management and social art guidance in schools. Graduates are suitable to engage in art education in primary and secondary schools, or engage in research work in art research units, or engage in art training in cultural units at all levels and amateur art schools.

The employment prospect of art education major is still good, with a wide range of employment and strong practicability. Generally speaking, it is a developing major.