The Art College of Southeast University consists of departments of art theory, animation, fine arts and design, and also has academic research institutions such as art research center, folk art research center, China art international communication strategy collaborative innovation center, China Calligraphy Research Institute, drama novel research institute, Oriental Culture Research Institute and cultural industry research institute.

Among them, the Department of Fine Arts has professional directions such as fine arts theory, fine arts creation and cultural communication planning, and trains high-end fine arts professionals with solid artistic theory foundation and professional skills.