毕业生 | 2026届艺术生：人手一份全球Top 5艺术高校录取！

Please swipe left for English

毕业生 · 2026

今年，启明星2026届艺术生再次交出一份耀眼的成绩单：

• 2026届艺术生共4人，人手一份世界排名Top 5艺术院校录取；*

• 录取院校类型丰富多元，学生未来发展拥有更多选择——既有学术声誉卓著的顶尖名校，也有注重行业实践、就业优势突出的产业型院校，还有兼具综合资源与艺术实力的综合类大学的艺术专业；

• 所有艺术生均获得奖学金，累计奖学金总额高达970,000美元。

*本文排名依据QS 2026艺术与设计学科全球排名：https://www.topuniversities.com/university-subject-rankings/art-design

大学在审核艺术申请者时，最看重的，始终是作品集所体现的思考深度和表达能力。

另外，越来越多顶尖艺术院校，也把学术能力视为重要考量标准。

Meet我们的 4位艺术生！

学习和艺术创作，努力“端平”

4年级加入启明星，获得罗德岛设计学院（全球Top 4）、芝加哥艺术学院（全球Top 11）、密歇根大学安娜堡分校、香港大学等优秀综合类大学艺术专业录取。

“像我这样申请综合类大学艺术专业的学生，其实需要付出比别人更多的努力。你不仅要拥有一份特别出色的作品集，还必须保持一份非常优秀、干净的成绩单。

我认为，我之所以能够获得这些录取，很重要的原因，就是我很好地平衡了学术与艺术。

在学术方面，我一直抓得很紧。我准备SAT、托福，也会参加一些学术竞赛，比如辩论赛；在艺术方面，我坚持每个周末投入6到8小时，稳定地进行学习和创作，不断完善自己的作品集。”

对我来说，艺术更像是一场与自己内心的深层对话。它让我不断思考社会现象为何发生，也让我希望通过自己的创作，为这个世界带来一些改变。

白清文作品

看似和艺术无关的汲取终成养分

8年级加入启明星，获得伦敦艺术大学（全球Top 2）、芝加哥艺术学院（全球Top 11）、萨凡纳艺术设计学院（全球Top 15）、奥蒂斯艺术设计学院、爱丁堡大学、德保罗大学戏剧学院等录取。

“我最喜欢、也最满意的专业方向，是伦敦艺术大学的舞台设计。

一方面，我一直深深着迷于舞台剧，以及舞台如何通过空间、灯光和装置讲述故事；另一方面，舞台设计本身就是一种高度综合的艺术形式，它天然鼓励创作者尝试不同媒介与表达方式。

在启明星，我接触到了非常丰富的艺术材料和创作媒介。无论是木刻版画、石膏，还是各种装置材料，都让我能够不断探索、不断实验，找到最适合自己的表达方式。

我的灵感，也不仅仅来自艺术课堂。

我参加辩论队，在一次次论证和交锋中培养批判性思维；我学习物理，从科学角度理解结构、空间与运动；我还学习哲学，不断思考人与社会、真实与表象之间的关系。

这些看似与艺术无关的经历，最终都成为了我创作最重要的养分。”

冯韵扬作品

要选一所足够包容的学校

6年级加入启明星，获得罗德岛设计学院（全球Top 4）早申录取，同时斩获帕森斯设计学院（全球Top 3）、普瑞特艺术学院（全球Top 5）、芝加哥艺术学院（全球Top 11）、萨凡纳艺术设计学院（全球Top 15）、马萨诸塞大学阿默斯特分校等录取。

“对我来说，艺术，是我能找到的、让我感觉最舒服的一种表达方式。

尤其是在调色的时候，我总能感受到最纯粹的快乐。

我想，我能够获得这些录取，离不开作品集和文书的共同作用。作品集展示了我的专业能力和创作思考，而文书则展现了我的思想深度和独特性。

也许正是这些，让招生官真正看到了我。

至于如何做出优秀的作品集，我觉得最重要的，就是多思考、多投入。

不断去琢磨作品该如何呈现、如何深化，同时给予自己足够的时间。我从很早就开始准备作品集，几乎每一个假期都泡在画室里，前前后后持续了一年多。

如果要给想申请顶尖艺术院校的学弟学妹一些建议，我最想说两点。

第一，一定要尽早规划。作品集越早准备越好，因为到了DP后期，你将同时面对学术与艺术的双重挑战。

第二，要选择一所足够包容的学校。只有在开放的环境里，你的思想才不会受到限制，你才能更加自由、更加勇敢地表达自己。而对于艺术生来说，这真的非常重要。”

孙墨涵作品

让更多人看见被忽略的角落

获得帕森斯设计学院（全球Top 3）、芝加哥艺术学院（全球Top 11）、萨凡纳艺术设计学院（全球Top 15）和其他4所大学的录取。

“从很小的时候开始，我就习惯安静地观察这个世界。这种感知、理解，并重新诠释周围事物的本能，成为了我学习纯艺术最核心的动力。

近年来，我的艺术实践主要聚焦于那些容易被忽视的群体。

在准备作品集期间，我曾在北京Roundabout担任志愿者。这是一家通过售卖社会捐赠二手物品，为贫困儿童提供帮助的慈善机构。

这段经历，进一步加深了我对社会弱势群体的关注，也直接推动了我作品的完善。

我希望，大家能够通过我的作品，重新关注城市中那些被忽略的角落。”

任亦轩作品

他们的竞争力在哪里？

Elizabeth Montgomery

启明星DP视觉艺术老师

启明星的艺术生，在多种媒介上都展现出了极其扎实的技术能力。

从MYP阶段开始，他们就不断接触和练习不同艺术形式；到了DP阶段，则能够在自己擅长且热爱的领域持续深耕，例如绘画、雕塑、版画和装置艺术等。

正是这种持续探索与精益求精，帮助他们最终呈现出令人惊艳的毕业展，并成功获得世界顶尖艺术院校的青睐。

我还认为，启明星给予学生极强的安全感是很重要的。即便在项目中失败，或者结果不如预期，他们也不会受到老师和同学的否定。因此，他们拥有了大胆尝试一切的勇气。

而艺术创作，本就离不开实验、失败，以及从失败中成长。

此外，启明星艺术生非常擅长将个人经历，与本地乃至全球社会议题相结合。他们的作品不仅停留在个人表达层面，更具有鲜明的社会意识与现实关怀。

梁珊

启明星大学升学指导老师

优秀的艺术院校，寻找的是具备综合能力的创作者——他们不仅能够完成创作，更能够策划项目、组织展览、清晰表达理念，甚至推动一个完整项目从构想到最终落地。

而启明星的艺术生，恰恰具备这样的特质。

他们真正热爱艺术，并愿意持续深入地探索这一领域；与此同时，他们在学术方面的表现同样十分亮眼。

这和启明星的教育理念密不可分。学校始终鼓励学生深入观察社会、主动探究问题、开展独立研究，并在这一过程中不断提升表达能力。而这些，正是当今顶尖艺术院校最看重的核心素养。

此外，启明星艺术生还有一个尤为突出的优势——优秀的英文表达能力。

无论是文书写作、申请材料准备，还是招生面试，他们都能够更加充分、自信地展现自己。招生官能够清晰看到：我们的学生不仅拥有深刻的社会观察与思考，更具备出色的表达能力，能够讲述属于自己的精彩故事。

Melissa Warehall

启明星大学升学指导总监

今年，艺术生录取专业覆盖极为广泛——从平面设计、视觉传达，到纯艺术、绘画、舞台设计、时尚设计，充分表明启明星拥有扎实而全面的艺术课程培养体系。

从小学到初中，再到高中，学生们在这里不断夯实艺术基础，并逐步找到属于自己的创作方向。

每所艺术院校官网都会明确列出申请要求。而真正打动招生官的，不仅仅是最终成品，更是完整的创作过程，以及观察性素描等基础能力的展示。

因此，在作品集准备过程中，我们会与学生反复讨论，认真审核每一件作品，帮助他们判断哪些内容值得保留，哪些需要删减，最终让整个作品集呈现出最完整、最有说服力的样貌。

毕业生 | 香港赛道这么挤，这些孩子凭什么突围？

毕业生 | 藤校“双子星”：这校友要从启明星做到哥大去了！

藤校、顶尖设计学院、顶级文理学院...2026届毕业生大学录取结果

Graduates · 2026

This year, Daystaronce againcelebrated an extraordinary admissions seasonfor its Class of 2026 art students:

• All four graduating art students receivedat least one offer from a Top 5 university worldwide for Art and Design; *

• Their offersspan a wide range of institutions, including prestigious research universities, industry-focused art schools with outstanding career outcomes, and comprehensive universities with exceptional art programs;

• Every student was awarded scholarships, totalingan impressive USD $970,000.

*Rankings are based on the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Art & Design: https://www.topuniversities.com/university-subject-rankings/art-design

When evaluating art applicants, universities look beyond technical skill.What matters most is the depth of thought, originality, and expressive power demonstrated in a student's portfolio.

At the same time, an increasing number of leading art schoolsalso place significant emphasis on academic excellence.

Meet Our Four Outstanding Art Students

Balancing Academics and Art

Ben joined Daystar in Grade 4 and received offers from Rhode Island School of Design (Global Top 4), School of the Art Institute of Chicago (Global Top 11), the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, the University of Hong Kong, and other prestigious comprehensive universities.

"Applying to art programs at comprehensive universities requires extraordinary effort.

You need not only an exceptional portfolio, but also an outstanding academic record.

I believe one of the main reasons for my success was my ability to balance academics and art.

Academically, I worked hard on the SAT and TOEFL, while also participating in competitions such as debate. Artistically, I dedicated six to eight hours every weekend to creating and refining my portfolio.

For me, art is a profound conversation with myself. It pushes me to question the world around me and inspires me to create change through my work."

Selected Works by Ben Bai

Drawing Inspiration from Everywhere

Jenny joined Daystar in Grade 8 and received offers from University of the Arts London (Global Top 2), Savannah College of Art and Design (Global Top 15), School of the Art Institute of Chicago (Global Top 11), Otis College of Art and Design, The University of Edinburgh, The Theatre School at DePaul University, and others.

"My favorite offer is in Stage Design at the University of the Arts London.

I've always been fascinated by theater and the way stage design uses space, lighting, and installation to tell stories.

At the same time, stage design is inherently interdisciplinary, encouraging creators to experiment across different media.

At Daystar, I had access to an incredible range of materials and artistic processes—from woodblock printing and plaster to large-scale installations.

This freedom allowed me to explore and discover my own artistic language.

My inspiration extends far beyond the art studio.

Debate sharpened my critical thinking. Physics helped me understand structure, space, and movement. Philosophy encouraged me to question reality, society, and human nature.

All of these experiences have profoundly shaped my artistic practice."

Selected Works by Jenny Feng

Great Portfolios Require

Time and Thought

Sunny joined Daystar in Grade 6 and was admitted Early Decision to Rhode Island School of Design (Global Top 4). She also received offers from Parsons School of Design (Global Top 3), Pratt Institute (Global Top 5), School of the Art Institute of Chicago (Global Top 11), Savannah College of Art and Design (Global Top 15), and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

"For me, art is the most natural and comfortable form of self-expression.

Especially when mixing colors, I experience pure joy.

I believe my success came from both my portfolio and my essays.

My portfolio demonstrated my technical ability and creative thinking, while my writing revealed my intellectual depth and individuality.

Together, they allowed admissions officers to truly understand who I am.

If I could offer one piece of advice about building a strong portfolio, it would be this: think deeply and invest fully.

I began preparing early and spent nearly every holiday in the studio. The process lasted well over a year.

Among my works, I am especially proud of a sofa sculpture and a guzheng installation.

The guzheng project involved a fascinating transformation: I first photographed the three-dimensional work, then assembled the images into a two-dimensional composition, before reconstructing it as a three-dimensional installation.

That journey—from 3D to 2D and back to 3D—is what makes the piece so compelling.

For younger students hoping to apply to top art schools, I have two suggestions.

First, start early.Portfolio preparation takes far longer than you expect, especially once DP coursework intensifies.

Second, choose a school that truly embraces openness and creativity.

Only in an environment like that can you fully express yourself without limitations.

For art students, that makes all the difference."

Selected Works by Sunny Sun

Using Art to Illuminate the Overlooked

Cici received offers from Parsons School of Design (Global Top 3), School of the Art Institute of Chicago (Global Top 11), Savannah College of Art and Design (Global Top 15), and four other universities.

"I love art because it speaks without words, yet carries immense power.

From a young age, I have always observed the world quietly.

This instinct—to perceive, understand, and reinterpret what surrounds me—became the foundation of my pursuit of fine art.

In recent years, my work has focused on marginalized and often overlooked communities.

This process has not only allowed me to help others, but has also brought me tremendous fulfillment.

While preparing my portfolio, I volunteered at Beijing Roundabout, a charity that supports underprivileged children through the sale of donated secondhand goods.

That experience deepened my awareness of vulnerable communities and directly influenced my sculpture, The Silence of the Body.

Through my work, I hope people will pay closer attention to the overlooked corners of our cities.

I aim to foster empathy, spark reflection, and encourage a deeper understanding of the world we share."

Selected Works by Cici Ren

What Makes Our Art Students So Competitive?

Elizabeth Montgomery

Daystar DP Visual Arts Teacher

Daystar art students demonstrateexceptional technical proficiency across a wide range of media.

Beginning in the MYP years, they explore and practice diverse artistic forms. By the DP, they are able to specialize deeply in the mediums they are most passionate about, whether painting, sculpture, printmaking, or installation art.

Throughout this journey, they devote substantial time to research, experimentation, and reflection. Through classroom discussions and written analysis, they continuously refine both their ideas and their artistic practice.

It is this commitment to exploration and excellence that enables them to produce remarkable exhibition work and earn offers from some of the world's leading art schools.

Equally important is the sense of security students feel here.Even when projects fail or outcomes fall short of expectations, they know they will be supported, not judged.That confidence empowers them to take creative risks.

And great art has always required experimentation, failure, and growth.

Our students also excel at connecting their personal experiences with local and global social issues.Their work moves beyond self-expression to engage meaningfully with the world around them.

Michelle Liang

Daystar College Counselor

Top art schools are looking for multifaceted creators—students who can not only make compelling work, but also conceptualize projects, curate exhibitions, articulate ideas clearly, and bring creative visions to life.

That is exactly what Daystar students do.

They aredeeply passionate about artand eager to pursue it with dedication. At the same time, they maintainoutstanding academic performance.

This reflects Daystar's educational philosophy. We encourage students to observe society closely, investigate important questions, conduct independent research, and develop strong communication skills.

These are precisely the qualities that top art schools value most.

Another key advantage is their exceptional English communication ability.

Whether writing personal statements, preparing application materials, or interviewing with admissions officers, our students present themselves with confidence and clarity. They are able to tell their stories in ways that are thoughtful, compelling, and unforgettable.

Melissa Warehall

DaystarDirector of College Counseling

This year's art offers covered an exceptionally broad range of disciplines—from graphic design and visual communication to fine art, painting, stage design and fashion design.

This diversity reflects the strength and breadth of Daystar's art program.

From elementary school through middle and high school, students steadily build their technical foundations while discovering their own creative voices.

Every art school clearly outlines its application requirements. However, what truly impresses admissions officers is not simply the final piece, but the entire creative process, along with strong observational drawing and foundational skills.

That is why, during portfolio preparation, we work closely with each student—reviewing every piece, discussing every decision, and helping them determine what to include, what to refine, and what to remove.

The result is a portfolio that is cohesive, authentic, and highly persuasive.

Graduates | The “Hong Kong Track” is Very Competitive —How Did These Students Stand Out?

Graduates | Ivy “Twin Stars”: From Daystar to Columbia

University Admission Results of the Class of 2026