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TechRadar · September 23, 2026 · On the brief until October 7, 2026

AI is wiping out whole degrees in China — translation, photography, illustration and fashion design are going, while prompt engineering is the new job appearing in film

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THE AI ANGLE
Driving the closure and technical restructuring of creative degree programs

Chinese universities are closing or merging traditional arts and language degrees, including photography, translation, and fashion design. Institutions are replacing them with hybrid programs that combine creative training with artificial intelligence tools. For educators and students, this shifts career preparation away from standalone creative disciplines and toward roles operating automated systems.

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Faculty and students must weigh whether automated efficiency justifies cutting majors that foster broader skills like critical thinking and personal artistic style.

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