Visual Art Studies: Studio Art and Curatorial Studies

The B.A. in Visual Art Studies: Studio Art and Curatorial Studies is delivered by a diverse faculty of artists, academics and art professionals. Students can expect to gain a solid background in art history and theory, with a range of studio-art classes to develop skills in any area of the visual arts, from introductory to advanced level of skills. The program also has 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.

Prague is a living textbook of traditional art styles, complemented by a lively international contemporary art scene. The Visual Art Studies program naturally highlights Central European developments. Prague has been a Central European arts and cultural center for many centuries. Additionally, Prague’s proximity to cultural centers such as Vienna, Berlin, Dresden, and Paris, places it at the heart of the international art scene.

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.

A network of galleries and museums are located within walking distance of the campus, and most courses take students beyond the classroom. AAU also houses a newly renovated art studio and gallery space facility on campus located in the beautiful Baroque Thurn-Taxis Palace, adjacent the Vojan Gardens, which is the oldest public garden in Prague established in the 12th century. AAU students and faculty exhibit in the art space, and AAU also cooperates with external studios and local art organizations.

The B.A. in Visual Art Studies: Studio Art and Curatorial Studies is a 3-year study program. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses.  

Below, you can find the study plan for the B.A. in Visual Art Studies: Studio Art and Curatorial Studies program as well as a list of courses available to choose from. 

Having passed all the required and elective courses, students complete their studies by taking the graduation examination: state exam covering the major module, state exam covering the concentration module, thesis defense.

For more information on the modular structure and the study program, please contact our admissions team at admissions@aauni.edu.

Graduates of the B.A. in Visual Art Studies can expect to:

AAU graduates thrive in multinational environments and are able to communicate professionally in English to international audiences. This program is also an ideal primer for the pursuit of an MFA. As a graduate of this degree program, you will be well-equipped to continue your studies or pursue a global career in areas such as: 

Kunsthalle Praha, Kampa Museum, National Gallery in Prague, DOX – Center for Contemporary Art, Meetfactory, Jindrich Chalupecky Society

The Bachelor’s degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the United States, per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakalář (Bc.) in the Czech Republic, per AAU’s accreditation by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NABHE). Graduates may select whether to use the U.S. post-nominal or the Czech pre-nominal title.

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