When did the establishment of calligraphy as a professional discipline in colleges and universities begin?

1963. Zhejiang Academy of Fine Arts (now China Academy of Fine Arts) initiated calligraphy teaching 1963, and established the first calligraphy seal cutting specialty in history. 1998 The Ministry of Education issued the Catalogue of Undergraduate Majors in Colleges and Universities, which listed calligraphy and law majors with the professional code of 050425S (the "s" after the professional code indicates the majors not listed in the catalogue). Calligraphy is an undergraduate major in colleges and universities, belonging to the fine arts major. The basic study period is four years, and the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is awarded. This major focuses on cultivating students' basic knowledge of literature and history and basic ability of calligraphy creation research, and attaches importance to the teaching and cultivation of students' practical ability. After professional training and basic skills training, students can engage in calligraphy art research, teaching, creation, art management and art management in social organizations, schools, cultural and artistic departments, museums, auction industries and advertising companies.