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The Visual Art Studies Program offers a unique and intriguing synthesis of art history, curatorial studies, and studio art to lay a broad and solid foundation in the theory and practice of  the visual arts. Graduates receive a globally recognized degree, accredited in the US and EU, and earn it in just three years.

The BA in Visual Art Studies (VAS) program is a compelling fusion of art history, curatorial studies, and studio practice in traditional fine art genres, taught by practicing professionals active in both the local and international art scenes. Designed to produce individuals who are well-educated, versatile, and skilled across a broad range of media, the VAS program positions graduates for success in their chosen field, while also laying the groundwork for further studies.

Program highlights:

• A varied and integrated curriculum combining art history & theory, art studio practice, and art management & curatorial studies
• Instruction in the theory and practice of both classical and contemporary art, including new media
• An exploration of the digital age looking at the role of AI in art production and addressing questions of art ownership in today’s market
• Real world experience, providing students the chance to actively participate in the art scene, as artists and curators
• The opportunity for students to present their own work on-campus in the baroque Thurn-Taxis Palace in the center of Prague

With its classic European backdrop, the VAS program allows students to experience the history and practice of the visual arts through the living textbook that is Prague. The city has been a cultural center for many centuries and remains so today. With its active contemporary art scene, Prague boasts an extensive network of galleries and museums and is a myriad showcase of historical artistic styles, bringing the visual arts to life in a way few other places can.

The VAS program allows students to hone their knowledge and skills through exchanges and experiential learning opportunities with some of the finest art institutions in Prague, including the Academy of Arts, Architecture, & Design (UMPRUM) and the Academy of Fine Arts (AVU). Likewise, participants gain hands-on experience in curating exhibitions and managing a gallery from some of Prague’s leading curators and art historians, in institutions such as the National Gallery Prague, Kunsthalle, Museum Kampa, MeetFactory, and the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates of the B.A. in Visual Art Studies program:

• Possess a solid grounding in art history
• Possess practical experience in studio art, curating, and art management
• Understand the complex world of art, from historical, theoretical, and economical perspectives
• Have actively participated in the contemporary art scene
• Are prepared for advanced studies in art history, curatorial studies, and studio art, as well as fellowships in research and curatorship
• Can communicate decisively and strategically in verbal and written English

Career Prospects:

Graduates of the program are well-equipped to pursue advanced studies in art history or curatorial studies or to pursue global careers in areas such as:

• Museum and gallery work
• Curating and managing art exhibitions
• New media production
• Graphic design
• Art criticism
• Advertising
• Marketing
• Heritage protection and conservation
• Public administration
• Cultural NGOs and institutions
• Academia
• Research

Multiple internship opportunities are likewise available to VAS graduates within organizations such as Kunsthalle Praha, Centre of Contemporary Arts Gallery, Meetfactory, and various other galleries, museums, and art institutions in Prague.