Visual Art Studies: Art Therapy

The Art Therapy concentration is designed for students who want to combine creativity with care, self-discovery, and real-world impact. It sits within the BA in Visual Art Studies (VAS) and blends studio-based art practice, psychology, and reflective learning into a truly experiential program.

From day one, students are making art, reflecting on process, and learning how creativity supports their own and others’ wellbeing. Classes are small, interactive, and studio-centred, creating a safe, supportive environment where students learn through hands-on experience, discussion, and guided practice rather than passive lectures.

This is not about memorising theory, it’s about working with materials, people, emotions, and meaning.

Learn more about the VAS program here.

Graduates leave with practical experience, emotional awareness, and a strong creative portfolio, along with clarity about their future professional direction.

Internship opportunities are likewise available to VAS graduates within organizations such as Kunsthalle, DOX Centre for Contemporary Art , Meetfactory, and others.

^{*Important note: In some countries, art therapist and similar titles are regulated health professions that require a master’s degree, supervised clinical practice, and national registration or licensure. This undergraduate Art Therapy concentration does not on its own qualify graduates to practise as licensed or registered art therapists in such jurisdictions. It provides pre-professional preparation and a foundation for further graduate study in art therapy or related fields}

The B.A. in Visual Art Studies is a three-year study program. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses. Having passed all the required and elective courses, students complete their studies by taking a state examination covering the contents of the major module and defending their thesis.

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

The bachelor’s degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in the United States, as per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakalář (Bc.) in the Czech Republic, as 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.

Note: The Visual Art Studies: Art Therapy concentration is currently undergoing internal accreditation by the Academic Quality Assurance Board of Anglo-American University (accreditation pending). Upon successful accreditation, its completion will be indicated on the transcript and diploma supplement.

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