Visual Art Studies: Studio Art and Curatorial Studies

Program Overview

The Visual Art Studies: Studio Art and Curatorial Studies program at Anglo-American University in Prague offers a 3-year, internationally accredited B.A. degree. It combines art history, studio art, new media, and arts management courses to equip students with a well-rounded education in the visual arts. Graduates gain strong skills in art-making, art history, and arts management, preparing them for careers in various art-related fields. The program emphasizes contemporary art, utilizes Prague's rich art scene, and provides opportunities for internships at leading art institutions.

Program Outline

Visual Art Studies: Studio Art and Curatorial Studies Program Breakdown

Degree Overview:

The B.A. in Visual Art Studies: Studio Art and Curatorial Studies is a 3-year, internationally accredited program offered by Anglo-American University in Prague. It provides a modern and interdisciplinary education in Visual Arts, combining courses in art history, studio art, film and new media, and arts management. The program aims to equip students with a solid background in art history and theory, develop their skills in various visual art disciplines, and provide them with a unique emphasis on art management and curatorial studies. The program combines historical foundations across the centuries with an emphasis on the international modern and contemporary art scene. Graduates will earn a globally recognized American and European B.A. degree.

Outline:

The program requires students to accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses over three years. It does not include a specific concentration, instead, students are required to take more major courses which allow for more choice of electives.

Study Modules:

• General Education Courses:
• English Communication: Composition I & II
• Social Sciences/Major: Intro to Psychology
• Quantitative Reasoning: (Course not specified)
• Visual Art Major Studies Module Courses:
• History of Art I
• History of Art 2/Art in the Age of Enlightenment: From the Renaissance to Romanticism
• Choose one from Intro to Drawing, Art Studio Practice: Materials, Techniques & Mathods of Painting, Cross-Media Art Studio
• Choose one from Visual Culture, Visual Literacy, Modernism – From Realism to Modern Art, Intro to Critical Art Theory
• ART200 Art & Society = History of Art IV: End of Modernism to Contemporary Art
• ART270 Selected Topics in 20th Century Art = Contemporary Art Scene
• ART350 Internship
• ART394 Thesis Seminar
• ART390 Thesis
• Concentration Module Courses:
• Group E:
Choose 1 from Advanced Studio Research Project – Independent Study, CURATORIAL PROJECT
• Open Elective Module Courses:
• Students can choose 3 open elective courses offered by the School of Visual Art Studies (any concentration) or any other school at AAU.
Examples include Spanish I, Public speaking, Prague Art and Architecture, Creative writing, Gender, Minority and Culture.

Assessment:

• Students complete their studies by taking the graduation examination:
• State exam covering the major module
• State exam covering the concentration module
• Thesis defense

Teaching:

• The program is delivered by a diverse faculty of artists, academics, and art professionals.
• The wide range of art studio classes are all taught by active and well-established artists.
• Arts management classes are taught by experienced curators and art managers fully engaged in the contemporary art world.
• The program takes advantage of Prague's rich art and architectural history, with many courses going beyond the classroom experience.
• AAU is located near several national museums and galleries, some within walking distance or a short public transportation ride.
• The contemporary art scene in Prague is multinational, and AAU's student body adds a deeper multicultural flair to the city.

Careers:

• Graduates are well-equipped to pursue a global career in areas such as:
• New Media
• Graphic Design
• Advertising
• Museum/Gallery work
• Art Exhibitions
• Heritage Protection and Conservation
• Public Administration
• Art NGO’s or Institutions

Other:

• AAU provides all Visual Art Studies and Journalism students with standard domains and website builders to prepare them for their journey as professional artists.
• Students choose their own domain names, create online portfolios, and track their progress throughout their three-year program.
• Students can join an array of clubs, especially the art-focused Figment, which organizes workshops, guest talks, exhibitions, and other related activities.
• Students in the final year can receive a Visual Art Studies Scholarship for final projects.

• Tuition EU: 685 020 CZK
• Tuition NON-EU: 793 020 CZK