Bakalářský program

Visual Art Studies (hlavní obor)

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

Study Visual Art at AAU!

Nejdůležitější informace
Možnosti kariérního uplatnění
Struktura programu
Práce studentů
Finanční pomoc a stipendia

Akreditace	WASC + NAÚ
Titul	Bakalář
Délka studia	3 roky
Sídlo	Praha, Česká republika
Školné EU studenti	35 856 USD
Školné NON-EU studenti	41 256 USD
Nástup	Podzim / jaro
Termín	Průběžné přihlašování

Přihláška ke studiu

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O programu

3 Year Degree Program
US and EU Accredited Degree
Accumulate 90 US/180 ECTS credits over the course

Admission Requirements

What is AAU’s Visual Art Studies Degree?

The B.A. in Visual Art Studies (VAS) program is a compelling fusion of art history, curatorial studies, and studio practice, taught by practicing professionals active in both the local and international art scenes. Designed to produce individuals who are versatile and skilled across a broad range of media, the VAS program prepares students for work in an array of art careers while also laying the groundwork for graduate studies.

Nejdůležitější informace

Všestranné a integrované vzdělávání, které kombinuje dějiny umění a theory, studio practice, a management v umění se curatorial studies, taught by practicing professionals active in both the local and international art scenes.
Výuka v obou oblastech classical and contemporary techniques, along with the nová média and an exploration of art in the digital age.
Collaborations with top art institutions in Prague as well as leading curators and art historians, including the Academy of Arts, Architecture & Design (UMPRUM), and the Academy of Fine Arts (AVU), the National Gallery Prague, Kunsthalle, Museum Kampa, MeetFactory, and the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art.
Showcases original student work, organizes exhibitions, and collaborates with peers and faculty na uměleckých výstavách na AAVŠ v newly renovated art studio and gallery space.
Pražské rich cultural heritage and contemporary art scene, with an rozsáhlou sítí galerií a muzeí a široká škála historických uměleckých stylů on display throughout the city.
Visits from international guest artists and professors, including AAU’s Visual Arts study partner university Polytechnic University of Viana do Castelo in Portugal, featuring interactive workshops.

Další informace o programu VAS zde.

Možnosti kariérního uplatnění

What Careers Can You Pursue With a Visual Art Studies Degree?

Grafický designér
Ilustrátor
Výrobce nových médií
Umělecký ředitel
Profesionální umělec
Ilustrátor a módní návrhář
Obchodník s uměním
Tetovací umělec
Scénický výtvarník
Fotograf a kameraman
Profesionál v oblasti reklamy
Vystavovatel umění
Kurátor a ředitel muzea/galerie
Ochrana kulturního dědictví a konzervátor
A další!

Jsem vděčná, že mě učila Karolina Dolanská. Její laskavost a jemný přístup mi poskytly velké zklidnění v obdobích, kdy jsem se jako studentka a cizinka v Praze cítila zahlcena. Na konci svého studia na AAU jsem se rozhodla vstoupit do oblasti zdravotnictví. Pamatuji si, že jsem toto rozhodnutí konzultovala s Karolinou, a ona moudře řekla, že „být umělcem a být lékařem nebo zdravotní sestrou možná není tak odlišné.“ Jako umělkyně i studentka ošetřovatelství doufám, že budu moci pomáhat pečovat a léčit své bratry a sestry — a o svět, který všichni sdílíme. Pro mě jsou obě tyto oblasti zaměřeny na cítění, léčení a vážení si našeho vzácného daru, daru života!

Anna Grace Cook, absolventka Školy žurnalistiky, médií a výtvarného umění

Read about Anna’s experience building a strong portfolio through the Visual Art Studies Program.

"Jako absolvent oboru výtvarné umění na Anglo-americké vysoké škole jsem velmi těžil z důrazu na zapojení do reálného světa a malé velikosti třídy, což podpořilo úzké kontakty s profesionály v oblasti umění a solidní teoretický základ. Toto jedinečné prostředí mě inspirovalo v mé kariéře a umožnilo mi založit startup, který využívá umělou inteligenci k tomu, aby pomáhal soukromým sběratelům inventarizovat jejich umělecká díla a zefektivnit procesy, jako jsou půjčování uměleckých děl, a podpořil tak větší kulturní výměnu."

Maximilian Colloredo-Mansfeld, bakalářské studium Visual Art Studies

Read about Maximillian’s experience and how AAU’s pedagogical style impacted his career.

Internships

How Do Internship Experiences Prepare You for Success?

Internships are a required part of the program. Students can complete their internship at companies such as Kunsthalle, DOX Centre for Contemporary Art, Meet Factory, Studio Bubec, Jan Čejka Gallery, Havas, Světová 1 Gallery, House Lobkowicz, and others.

Struktura programu

How Does the B.A. in Visual Art Studies Work?

To complete the General Education Module, students complete the following six courses:

General Education: English Communication Module
ꔷ COM101 Kompoziční psaní I
ꔷ COM102 Kompoziční psaní II

General Education: Social Sciences Module / Major
ꔷ PSY150 General Psychology

General Education: Civilization Module
Choose one of the following:
ꔷ HIS100 Co je to historie?
ꔷ HIS103 World History I
ꔷ HIS104 Světové dějiny II
ꔷ HIS122 Dějiny Evropy II
ꔷ HIS121 European History I
ꔷ LIT200 Úvod do literatury

General Education: Quantitative Reasoning Module
ꔷ CIS161 Počítačové informační systémy

General Education: Social Sciences Module
Choose one of the following:
ꔷ SOC100 Úvod do sociologie
ꔷ ECO105 Úvod do ekonomie
ꔷ POS101 Introduction to Politics

General Education: Diversity & Values Module
Choose one of the following:
ꔷ PHI125 Úvod do filozofie
ꔷ REL140 Religionistika
As part of the Hlavní modul, students complete the following courses:

ꔷ ART101 History of Art I
ꔷ ART102 History of Art II
ꔷ ART180 Art Studio Drawing or ART182 Art Studio Painting or ART103 Art Studio: Cross Media Art
ꔷ ART250 Visual Culture or ART256 Visual Literacy
ꔷ ART275 History of Art III: Modernism – From Realism to Modern Art
ꔷ ART273 Intro to Critical Art Theory
ꔷ ART200 Art & Society
ꔷ ART375 History of Art IV: End of Modernism to Contemporary Art
ꔷ ART270 Twentieth Century Art or ART372 Contemporary Art Scene
ꔷ ART472 Seminar in Aesthetics
ꔷ ART394 Thesis Seminar

In addition, as part of the Major Module, students also complete:
ꔷ Internship course and placement
ꔷ Diplomová práce – an independent research project completed in the final stage of the program under the supervision of a faculty advisor, focusing on an academic topic of the student’s choice
Students must complete at least seven courses from the groups below.

Group A – Understanding and Making Art
Choose at least two of the following:
ꔷ ART180 Art Studio: Drawing (if not taken as a major course)
ꔷ ART182 Art Studio: Painting (if not taken as a major course)
ꔷ ART103 Art Studio: Cross Media (if not taken as a major course)
ꔷ ART280 Art Studio: Drawing II
ꔷ ART378 Art Studio: Abstract
ꔷ ART382 Art Studio: Painting II
ꔷ ART303 Art Studio: Cross Media Art II
ꔷ ART310 Performance & Ritual
ꔷ PSY280 Psychology of Art and Culture
ꔷ PSY361 Psychoanalysis & Art
ꔷ PSY366 Psychoanalysis of Film

Group B – Art and Media
Choose at least two of the following:
ꔷ FMS220 Introduction to Film Studies
ꔷ FMS200 Introduction to Film Language
ꔷ FMS255 History of Popular Cinema
ꔷ FMS256 History of Cinema: The Auteurs
ꔷ ART251 Documentary Photography
ꔷ ART151 Introduction to Digital Photography
ꔷ ART257 Photo Workshop – Portraits
ꔷ JRN276 AI and Digital Tools
ꔷ ART213 Exploring Digital Art & AI Through Sound and Vision
ꔷ ART372 Contemporary Art Scene (if not taken as a major course)
ꔷ ART270 Twentieth Century Art (if not taken as a major course)

Group C – Art, Culture and the Market
Choose at least two of the following:
ꔷ ART159 Introduction to Curatorial Studies
ꔷ ART259 Curatorial Studies II
ꔷ ART277 Writing For Arts and Culture
ꔷ ART250 Visual Culture (if not taken as a major course)
ꔷ ART256 Visual Literacy (if not taken as a major course)
ꔷ FMS368 Advertising Strategies in Media
ꔷ ART304 Concept: Pursuing an Idea in the Art Process
ꔷ ART450 Arts and Cultural Management
ꔷ ART235 History of Architecture
ꔷ ART131 Prague Art and Architecture
ꔷ HSS320 Renaissance Art, Architecture and Culture

Subject to change according to interest and availability | Last revision: Spring 2026
Students can personalize their studies by choosing three elective courses from the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences or from elective offerings available across AAU.

Complete a three-year bachelor’s degree in visual art studies while earning qualifications recognized in both the United States and the Czech Republic. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses.

At AAU, each student receives individualized guidance and support in academic planning. Students are assigned an advisor within their school of study who helps them select courses, explore study abroad opportunities, understand transfer credits, and navigate graduation requirements. Working closely with an advisor helps students stay on track and move through their studies with confidence.

Having passed all the required and elective courses, students complete their studies by taking the graduation examination which includes a state exam covering the contents of the major module and a thesis defense.

Další informace o modulární struktuře a studijním programu získáte od našeho přijímacího týmu na adrese admissions@aauni.edu.

Studenti si mohou vybrat z následujících vedlejších programů:

Business Administration
Journalism and Media Studies
International Relations
Humanities, Society, and Culture
Mezinárodní a evropská právní studia
Psychologie

Práce studentů

Curated by Karina Kottová this group exhibition draws in the concept of “kaleidoscope” – an optical device that produces constantly shifting, symmetrical patterns when rotated. Like these patterns, the exhibition reflects themes that are in continual flux, fragmentation and reassembling with subtle shifts in perspective.

May 14–16, 2026 | Kobka 17, Smíchovská náplavka | Instagramu | Photos
The Final Interactive Art Show, organized by the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (SAHSS), showcased student projects exploring themes of nostalgia, healing, identity, and emotional resilience. Led by Senior Lecturer Alena Foustková, the exhibition challenged students to create projects that were interactive and socially oriented while giving them significant creative freedom throughout the semester.

May 12, 2026 | AAU Art Studio | Photos | News Article
AAU Visual Arts student, R. K. Ní Crónaile, curated a final exhibition at the Artivist Lab, Kampus Hybernska. This opening brought together female artists from the Czech Republic and the Levant in a mingling of English, Czech, and Arabic to explore exile as both a bodily and linguistic experience.

January 20, 2026 | Kampus Hybernska | Photos | Video | News Article
The main goal of this course was to learn and explore new materials and techniques, to experiment, and to express yourself and inspirations. Students worked with Professor Bromová as well as guest lectures who specialized in certain fields—ceramics for instance. The pieces exhibited ranged from textured paintings, collages, and drawings to croché, pottery, soap art, up-cycled structures, and fabric-art. Each of the students had different inspiration: their personal lives and their home countries; what they have seen and experienced during their time in Prague; and the people and places that have inspired them along the way.

December 11, 2025 | AAU Art Studio | Photos | Video | News Article
Alejandro Perez Perez’s diploma exhibition was the result of his deeply personal journey through 240 sleepless hours that reshaped his perception of himself and the world around him. Through an evocative mix of photography, installation art, video, sound, and performance, the exhibition invited visitors to step inside Alejandro’s experience—offering an intimate look at the delicate boundary between chaos and clarity, madness and recovery. Curated by Jen Genn, sponsored by Reluvotion, with mentorship from Björn Steinz and support from Tony Ozuna.

May 21–22, 2025 | MeetFactory | Photos | Video
Curated by the Ba/nana Mxn collective working under the leadership of curator Karina Kottová as part of their curatorial studies, the student-curated group exhibition explored the intersection of ecology and feminism through contemporary art. The exhibition brings together both emerging and established voices from the Czech art scene. Through diverse media and perspectives, M(other) Earth invites viewers to reflect on the ways environmental and gender issues intertwine — and how artistic expression can offer new ways of seeing both. From concept development to artist selection and installation, the entire curatorial process was led by students, offering a hands-on experience in shaping a public-facing exhibition with real-world impact.

Artists: Darina Alster, Daniel Baráčko, Milena Dopitová, Pavla Dundálková, Emilie Fňukalová, Yeh Fuyu, Liza Libenko, Kateřina Olivová Natalie Perkof, Afra Suna Plessing, Erika Velická

May 15–16, 2025 | Viadukt Karlín – Oblouk 36 | Instagramu | Photos | Video
A group show featuring both current and alumni VAS students alongside lecturers, curated by EDGe Collective (Jen Genn, Elena Coake, Dominika Dudys).

Artists: Jana Babincová, Aliya Bakisheva, Anya Blanka, Veronika Šrek Bromová, Nadine Bryla, Dorota Čičatkova, Yuechen Cui, Alena Foustková, Alina Kornuttii, Alejandro Perez, Helana Shoushanian, Joshua Shultz, Sofiia Situkho, Ján Tompkins.

May 10, 2025 | Studio Bubec, Řeporyje | Instagramu | Photos
This residency and exhibition featured VAS student Anya Blanka’s mixed media installation “Do You Still Love Me?” (2024) and works by lecturer Jana Babincová.

September 28–October 31, 2024 | Galerie Klatovy / Klenová | Webpage
A final art project exhibition with students Anna Cook, Helana Shoushanian, and Joshua Shultz.

May 25, 2024 | AAU Studios | Photos
Curated by AAU student Dorota Cicatkova for completion of studies Fall 2023.

Artists: Darina Alster, Kristina Bukovcatkova, Veronika Cechmankova, Eva Macekova, Martin Pondelicek

January 3-5, 2024 | Slovak Institute, Prague | Photos

Udělená kvalifikace

Is the B.A. in Visual Art Studies Recognized Internationally?

Udělený bakalářský titul je současně uznáván jako Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) ve Spojených státech amerických podle akreditace udělené WASC Senior College and University Commission a jako Bakalář (Bc.) v České republice podle akreditace udělené Národním akreditačním úřadem (NAÚ). Absolventi si mohou zvolit, zda budou používat titul s americkým post-nominálem nebo český titul s před-nominálem.

Finanční pomoc a stipendia

AAVŠ poskytuje širokou škálu stipendií, slev na školném a možností finanční pomoci, které pomáhají zpřístupnit kvalitní vzdělání. Chcete-li se dozvědět více, navštivte prosím Finanční pomoc a stipendia.

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Je to skvělá příležitost studovat umění v takovém kulturním centru jako je Praha. Profesoři, často umělci nebo významní teoretici současné české scény, využívají obrovských možností a své přednášky realizují mimo učebny. Získání prospěchového stipendia mě také motivuje k tomu, abych se snažila co nejlépe. Žádná jiná anglická vysoká škola v Praze nenabízí svým studentům takové vzdělání jako AAVŠ.

Markéta Hrehorová
Visual Art Studies, Czech Republic
My time at Anglo-American University has been defined by a wonderful sense of mentorship and creative expansion. The Visual Arts faculty are dedicated academics and artists who offer a personalized, hands-on approach. Learning extends beyond the classroom to excursions across the city and gallery visits.

Clara MacPherson
Visual Art Studies, United States