VISUAL ARTS

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EDUCATION OF VISUAL ARTISTS IN THE REGION

In the 20th and 21st centuries, visual arts have evolved and surpassed the boundaries of traditional media of artistic expression.

Therefore, the studies of visual arts at the Faculty of Contemporary Arts are dedicated to the individual development of future artists who freely choose expressive means and media for their creations.

WHO IS THE VISUAL ARTS STUDY PROGRAM INTENDED FOR

If you want to develop your talent for visual arts, this study program allows you to engage in painting, multimedia arts, animation, character design, contemporary graphic arts, as well as conceptual art, performance art, body art, and any field within visual arts that resonates with your sensibilities.

In other words, the studies of visual arts are intended for students who wish to engage in visual exploration in the broadest sense.

DIGITAL SKILLS FOR CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ARTISTS

Artists of our time possess a characteristic that sets them apart from all previous art movements – they create equally in analog and digital formats.

Contemporary technology, advancing every day, opens new possibilities for them to experiment and be entirely unique.

Therefore, they require knowledge of modern technologies, which is acquired only at prestigious institutions like the Faculty of Contemporary Arts.

Within digital subjects such as Computer Science for Artists, Computer Skills, and Digital Photography, you will have the opportunity to acquire top-notch skills in modern technologies. The subjects are designed in such a way as to allow you to freely develop your skills and to teach you how to leverage these tools effectively to realize all your ideas.

In the Visual Arts study program, you can choose from five majors:

EDUCATION FOR ARTISTS WHO WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Masterpieces always speak about the era in which they were created, addressing important social issues and civilizational aspirations. Therefore, they remain relevant forever.

To ensure that your work will one day be included in the largest museum collections or private collections, education at FCA allows you to gain insight into the social context of today through subjects such as Sociology of Culture, Psychology, Pedagogy, and Teaching Methodology.

In addition, within these subjects, you will gain the knowledge necessary for work in various cultural institutions.

WHAT CAN YOU DO AFTER STUDYING VISUAL ARTS?

In addition to becoming an independent artist, after completing your studies at this department at the Faculty of Contemporary Arts, you have the opportunity to engage in various artistic jobs in the field of visual arts according to your interests.

You will be able to engage in creating visual communication in the broadest sense, and after completing your master’s studies, you will be able to become a professor of visual arts and dedicate yourself to pedagogy and passing on your knowledge to new generations.

MULTIDISCIPLINARITY

In addition to visual arts, the Faculty of Contemporary Arts also offers studies in design, performing arts, and creative communications. This is a great advantage for all of you who want to acquire multidisciplinary knowledge because, through elective subjects, you can improve and form a unique set of your professional personality.

Subjects in the field of design are of great importance in the education of visual artists, as they provide practical knowledge and skills that can be used in countless ways, and familiarity with Adobe and Autodesk software enables them to successfully realize every idea. Therefore, digital skills are also acquired in the Visual Arts department, and students master skills in working with Adobe software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and others.

Choose the elective subjects that interest you the most, such as Small Drawing, Portfolio, Poster, Computer Science for Artists, and Scenography, and professors will help you further direct your interests within that area during interactive classes.

ADDITIONAL SKILL PACKAGES FOR ARTISTS WHO WANT MORE

In addition to working on developing talent for visual expression, through various organized extracurricular activities, painting students have the opportunity to attend additional courses.

Additional courses include courses from the Personal Development Program aimed at acquiring business-oriented skills and courses closely related to their interests as future visual artists. Among the skills you can master as Visual Arts students as part of additional course packages are programs for processing photo and video materials: Photoshop, 3D Max Modeling, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, etc. In addition, you can learn the basics of photography for video and film, the basics of WordPress, and many other interesting things. Check out the list of additional courses planned for the Visual Arts department »

By mastering these skills, you will enrich your abilities as an artist, and familiarity with modern technical tools will provide you with countless new opportunities to express the creative ideas you have.

WHAT’S NEXT?

After successfully completing undergraduate studies lasting 4 years and earning 240 ECTS, you have the opportunity to continue your academic education and enroll in master’s studies in Visual Arts – Painting, which last 1 year and carry 60 ECTS, after which you will acquire the necessary qualifications for enrolling in doctoral studies.

After that, in doctoral studies, you have the opportunity to become a complete artist with the highest academic title. You will develop your artistic concepts to the highest level and present them through written work and a doctoral exhibition.

On your path to a successful artistic career, it is important to choose quality education because it determines whether you will develop all your potential. Do not compromise – seek the best for yourself. Join the next generation of top artists.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A VISUAL CULTURE TEACHER?

If you need further education to become an art teacher in elementary or high school, the Faculty of Contemporary Arts enables you to acquire the knowledge and diploma required for that.

If you have a bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS credits), you can enroll directly in the fourth year of Visual Arts studies, and after that, you will be able to continue your education and obtain a master’s degree.