Art school in the Czech Republic. ASSOCIATION educational center for Russians, Ukrainians, Kazakhstanis. Graphics and visual communication

Today, the Higher School of Applied Arts in Prague, as since its foundation in 1885, occupies an important place in educational system Czech Republic. The basis of the learning process was and remains constant practice in creative studios led by experienced artists.

The teaching concept is based on three pillars: theory and philosophy of art, technical disciplines and artistic practice in the studios. VSUP students are already at initial stage begin to work on their own projects, constantly consulting with teachers on an individual basis. This individual approach is ensured by the rather small number of accepted students. The small number of places is also due to the desire of teachers to train only the most talented candidates, therefore the selection is carried out quite strictly. If you do not have artistic talent and are not a fan of creativity, then it is better to pay attention to other universities or even reconsider your interests, because... in artistic higher schools In the Czech Republic, this approach to selection (portfolio review, talent exam) is carried out everywhere, and the likelihood of admission depends only on the popularity of the institution.

I don’t want to scare you off in any way :) If you are able to put together a high-quality portfolio (see below for requirements), and also consider yourself talented and really love creativity, then there is absolutely nothing to be afraid of - try it!

Admission process for Bachelor's degree B8206 (4 years) and Master's degree M8206 (architecture, 6 years)

Application for admission to Academy of Arts, architecture And design V Prague You can apply to ONLY ONE studio, the deadline is the end of November (until November 30). It is first submitted electronically, then a fee is paid (at this moment 500 CZK), and then you need to print it out and together with confirmation of payment, nostrification (confirmation of the equivalence of previously received education to Czech), confirmation of knowledge Czech language at level A2 (below average) and send a motivation letter to the address "Vysoká škola uměleckoprůmyslová v Praze, náměstí Jana Palacha 80, 116 93, Praha 1, Česká Republika", again, until 30.11. As you understand, payment must be made before sending the printed application with attachments. This can be done by bank transfer to these details:

Bank name: Komerční banka a.s. Bank number: 0100 Account number: 19-5599810247 Constant symbol: 558Variable symbol: 401Specific symbol: indicate the number of the previously sent electronic application IBAN: CZ1401000000195599810247 SWIFT: KOMBCZPP

These details are current at the time of writing (8.3.2014), so check them before paying on this page. There you can also check the current closing date for accepting applications. Regarding nostrification, as well as filing an application and payment, you can use my help. To do this, write a letter to Current prices are listed on this page.

Now let's move on specifically to the exams. In 2014, their delivery took place 13. – 17. January. Next year, if the dates change, it will be only slightly, so prepare for winter. So, after submitting an electronic application, paying for it and sending a printed copy with the attachments listed above to the above address, after some time (a month or two before the exams) you will be sent an invitation to the contact address you specified in the application exam, where the exact dates of delivery will be indicated, as well as other helpful information. This invitation can be used as a basis for opening a short-term visa. And, since the trip will be related to education, you will be given a visa for free. Now all that remains is to come and take the exams.

Exam stages

  1. The applicant submits his portfolio along with a CV (resume) for evaluation by the commission and receives a practical assignment for half a day. At this stage, the commission evaluates both the portfolio and the completion of the assignment as “passed” or “failed.” Only if the applicant succeeds in both the portfolio and the assignment, then he is admitted to the second stage. 2. At this stage, the portfolio is re-evaluated, the results of completing, this time, two-day practical tasks, as well as training prerequisites, which are checked during the oral interview. All these components are assessed this time by the commission of the relevant department on a 12-point scale: 12 – 10 - excellent 9 – 7 - very good 6 – 4 - good 3 – 0 - bad (failed). In fact, participants with the best results are accepted for study. Candidates are notified of the results after January 30 in writing (a letter will be sent to the contact address specified when filling out the application.). Statistics for 2013: 785 applications, 89 accepted.
Now I will give the portfolio requirements for each studio:

Portfolio requirements and required supplies

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

1 architecture studio (Architecture I):Portfolio: A collection of homework that demonstrates artistic competence and talent, interest in a specialty, and experience. The nature and structure of the work is not limited in any way. Independent compilation of a portfolio and its literacy are one of the requirements. The maximum format is A1 in the form of sheets inserted between plates or books, notebooks, albums, etc. Please DO NOT provide work in rolls. Audiovisual works are provided in popular formats on CD/DVD. Accessories: black and colored pencils, markers, tempera, brushes, bowls, ink, pens, charcoal, fixative, etc. materials at the discretion of the applicant, buttons, pins, tape, glue (for paper, wood, polystyrene (styrodur), super glue), scissors, a substrate for drawing and cutting (or board) A2, rulers and triangles; a stationery knife (if possible large and high-quality), a hammer, combination pliers, a package of skewers, cutting thread, thin iron wire.

Architecture II: Portfolio: approximately 15-20 works in specialization. The portfolio should characterize the applicant’s attitude to architecture, personality, and interests. Work may include drawings, sketches, photographs, documentation of three-dimensional objects, models, boards, visualizations, graphics, music, videos, web pages, etc. Maximum format A1. Works in dynamics should be provided on CD. Accessories: black and colored pencils, ink, pens, charcoal, fixative, pins, tape, glue, scissors, A2 drawing and cutting board, rulers and triangles; chancellor knife, sharp knife, hammer, pliers, cutting thread, glue for paper, wood, polystyrene (styrodur).

Architecture III: Portfolio: approximately 15-20 works on specialization: original drawings (architecture, external and internal premises, as well as on free themes), models in photographs, DO NOT provide works on CD. Maximum format A3. You can also provide booklets and personal architectural projects. Accessories: black and colored pencils and markers, charcoal, eraser, tape, glue, scissors, rulers and triangles, stationery. knife, cutting board, thread, skewers, buttons and pins

Architecture IV: Portfolio: about 15-20 works in the form of an A3 portfolio. Original works in any technique. Audio and video - in popular formats on CD. Accessories: black and colored pencils, tempera, brushes, bowls, ink, pens, charcoal, markers, fixative, buttons and pins, tape, glue for paper, wood and polystyrene (styrodur), scissors, A2 drawing and cutting board, rulers and triangles , chancellor knife, sharp knife, hammer, pliers, cutting thread, skewers.

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN

Industrial design studio: Portfolio: maximum 30 works on specialization in A3-A2 format. Digital formats are NOT accepted. Accessories: Stage 1: black and colored pencils, tempera, brushes, bowls, ink, pens, charcoal, fixative, markers, brown charcoal, scissors, cutter (paspartovací nůž), drawing and cutting board A2, rulers and triangles, compass; modeling tools, 3 pieces of polyethylene film 200/200 cm, stage 2: any materials for expressing a flat or volumetric (spatial) idea

Furniture and interior design studio: Portfolio: 20-30 works on specialization, A4-A3 format (digital form is NOT accepted) Accessories: Stage 1: drawing materials (pencils, crayons, markers, etc.) Stage 2: pencils (black and colored), charcoal, fixative, markers, scissors, utility knife, paper glue, A2 drawing board, rulers and triangles , compass, etc.

Product design studio: Portfolio: approximately 15 – 20 works in this specialization (original drawings). Large 2D works and 3D models must be provided in printed photographs. Works in digital format will NOT be accepted. Accessories: black and colored pencils, tempera, brushes, bowls, ink, pens, charcoal, fixative, buttons, tape, glue, scissors, drawing and cutting board A2, rulers, triangles, modeling tools, 3 polyethylene films 200/200 cm, brown coal .

DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS

Sculpture: Portfolio: a brief description of the practice related to the specialization, a resume, a printed portfolio of personal work completed over the last 3 years (maximum 20 pieces). Accessories: black and colored pencils, tempera, brushes, bowls, ink, pens, charcoal, fixative, buttons, tape, glue, scissors, rulers and plastic film 200 by 200 cm, watercolor paints, brown charcoal.

Painting: Portfolio: about 15-20 works in this specialization, original drawings; personal color compositions with complementary photographic documentation Accessories: black and colored pencils, brushes, bowls, ink, feathers, charcoal, fixative, buttons, tape, glue, stationery. knife, A2 drawing and cutting board, acrylic and watercolor paints.

Intermedial confrontation Portfolio: 15 – 25 works in this specialization: original drawings, plastic works and photographs. Digital works will NOT be accepted. Accessories: black and colored pencils, tempera, brushes, bowls of ink, pens, charcoal, fixative, buttons, tape, glue, scissors, A2 drawing and cutting board, rulers and triangles.

Supermedia: Portfolio: approximately 15-25 works in specialization, video works or animations maximum 5 minutes each on DVD or editing of several works into one maximum 10 minutes long, Internet projects in offline versions, photo documentation of events or installations on CD, graphic works in a maximum quantity of 10 pieces on CD. Provide all data in popular formats. Accessories: black and colored pencils, tempera, brushes, bowls, ink, pens, charcoal, fixative, buttons, tape, glue, scissors, drawing and cutting board A2, rulers and triangles, modeling tools, 3 plastic films 200 by 200 cm, red chalk for drawing, acrylic paints, digital camera.

Photography: Portfolio: 1-2 collections of photographs on free topics, a photo book; electronic format is NOT accepted Accessories: Stage 1: three pencils of different hardness, three black markers of different thickness, brush (brush?), ink, pens, buttons, tape, paper glue, scissors, A2 drawing and cutting board; Stage 2: 35mm film camera(!) with tripod, 2 color films for 36 frames 400 ASSA

DEPARTMENT OF GRAPHICS

Illustrations and graphics: Portfolio: 15-30 works related to the chosen specialization (of which a maximum of 5 drawings of figures/heads, original drawings, possible implementation in photographs, electronic versions are not suitable). Accessories: black and colored pencils, markers, tape, scissors, glue, ruler, colored paper, watercolors and acrylic paints

Font creation and typography: Portfolio: collection of works in A2 format in the following areas: printing, books, scarf. Diaries and sketchbooks, large-sized works in the form of photographic documentation or A4 portfolio. Everything in moderation, digital format is NOT accepted. Accessories: colored paper, markers, cutters, scissors, glue, paints if necessary, brushes, bowls, today's news, drawing board or other hard support, black and colored pencils.

Graphic design and visual communications: Portfolio: approximately 20 personal works in the following areas: typography, poster, visual style, etc. in A4 - A3 format (still lifes, drawings of figures, etc. are not needed), a short motivation letter (describe your interest in it). Electronic portfolio versions are not accepted. Accessories: simple and colored pencils, fixatives, tape, scissors, glue, ruler, colored paper.

Film and television graphics: Portfolio: approximately 12-20 works in the specialization: educational drawings, personal compositions of animated films. Videos can be presented on CD, DVD in popular formats. Accessories: black and colored pencils, tempera, brushes, bowls, ink, pens, charcoal, fixative, buttons, tape, glue, scissors, A2 drawing and cutting board, rulers, watercolors and acrylic paints.

Graphic Design and New Media: Portfolio: a maximum of 20 works of specialization, ideally in A3 format. Drawings of figures, landscapes and other works not related to the specialization are not accepted. Provide 3D objects in photo documentation format. Audio/video in popular formats. Accessories: Stage 1: only black markers of different widths, Stage 2: everything except prohibited tools (computer, etc.)

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED ARTS

Glass: Portfolio: 15-25 works on specialization: original drawings of figures, heads, plastic works and realizations in photographs. Electronic media are NOT accepted. Accessories: black and colored pencils, tempera, watercolors and, if desired, acrylic paints, brushes, bowls, ink, feathers, charcoal, fixative, buttons, tape, glue, scissors, A2 drawing and cutting board, rulers and triangles, modeling tools, 3 polyethylene films 200 by 200 cm, brown coal.

Ceramics and porcelain: Portfolio: approximately 15-20 works of specialization, original drawings, plastic works and implementations only in photographs, acceptable in digital format, not CD. Accessories: black and colored pencils, tempera, brushes, bowls, ink, pens, charcoal, fixative, buttons, tape, glue, scissors, drawing and cutting board, rulers and triangles, modeling tools, 3 plastic films measuring 200 by 200 cm, watercolors paints, brown coal, skewers, iron wire, thin rope (provázek).

Concept-object-meaning (K.O.V.) : Portfolio: approximately 15-20 works in specialization, original drawings, plastic works on printed photographs (in digital format NOT accepted). Accessories: black and colored pencils, tempera, brushes, bowls, ink, pens, charcoal, buttons, tape, glue, scissors, drawing and cutting board A2, modeling tools, plastic film 200 by 200 itself, acrylic paints, various types and leftover materials (plastic, films, paper, ...) depending on your preferences

Fashion (Módní tvorba): Portfolio: 15-20 works on specialization: original drawings, personal color compositions, works on printed photographs (digital format is NOT accepted). Accessories: Stage 1: black and colored pencils, tempera, brushes, bowls, ink, pens, charcoal, fixative, buttons, tape, glue, A2 drawing and cutting board, rulers, Stage 2: watercolor paints, needles, pins, centimeter.

Clothing and footwear design: Portfolio: approximately 15-20 works on specialization, original drawings, you can provide them with printed photographs (digital format is NOT accepted). The portfolio should focus on academic drawings, figure drawings, design sketches, photographs of completed models. Accessories: Stage 1: black and colored pencils, tempera, brushes, bowls, ink, pens, charcoal, fixative, buttons, tape, glue, scissors, A2 drawing and cutting board, rulers and triangles, Stage 2: watercolor paints, sewing tools (scissors, needles, pins), centimeter.

Textile creativity: Portfolio: about 15-20 works (drawings, paintings, compositions, collages), a portfolio of previous works, a drawing diary, sketches, created materials (textiles), original drawings, works can also be presented in printed photographs (NOT digital) Accessories: black and colored pencils, tempera, acrylic paints, brushes, bowls, ink, feathers, charcoal, fixative, buttons, glue, scissors, A2 drawing and cutting boards, rulers.

In this article I covered the admission process Academy of Arts, architecture And design V Prague only for bachelor's specialization (4 years) and 6-year master's degree (6 years). Left behind the scenes are the specializations of the two-year master's program, which can be entered after a bachelor's degree (one of them is “theory and history of art”). I will write about admission to these master's specializations in one of the following articles.

The Higher School of Applied Arts, also known as UMPRUM, is one of the smallest public universities in the Czech Republic. At the same time, the institution is very important for the country’s educational system. The building occupied by UMPRUM is located in a medieval Prague district.

History of the university

This educational institution was opened in 1885 by Joseph Franz, and it was the first art public school in the territory of what is now the Czech Republic. The study lasted from three to five years, after which the graduate became an architect or sculptor.
Immediately after the opening, the institution was taught by the sculptor J. Myslbek, painters J. Schikaneder, F. Jeniska, G. Šmoranc, architect F. Oman and other representatives of the then cultural elite of the Czech Republic. Teachers shared with students their knowledge of working with metal, textiles and wood, and also taught graphics and painting.
At the beginning of the last century, the school's popularity grew. At that time, J. Gočar, F. Kisela, V. Spala, J. Capek studied there - future architects and artists who determined the Czech direction of Art Nouveau style.

school building

The historical building was erected during 1882–1885 near the Old Town Square and one of the Vltava embankments. The architectural design of the building was developed by J. Makhitka and F. Schmoranze, and the buildings of the art academies of Venice and Paris served as an example for them. Initially, the institution was located only in the right wing - the other premises were occupied by the Academy of Fine Arts.
At the end of the nineties of the last century, the studio of architect J. Pleskot created a project for a new school building. According to the plans, the new house for UMPRUM will be built on the northern outskirts of Prague - on a vacant lot that was created as a result of the demolition of a large factory building.

UMPRUM's work

Only about seven percent of applicants qualify to attend the school. The institution offers students doctoral, master's and bachelor's degrees. UMPRUM has 23 studios where students are taught the theory and practice of applied arts. Training is divided into six main areas. Every year, high-quality art historians, painters, architects, photographers, designers, illustrators, sculptors, and animators graduate from the school. In 2011, the architect Jindriž Smetana became the head of the university.

The school constantly participates in international projects, organizes exhibitions, and publishes thematic publications. Among her former students are people who are famous in their field of activity not only in their home country, but also in other countries.

How to get there

The closest metro station to the Higher School of Applied Arts is Staroměstská. This is also the name of the stops where you can get there by buses Nos. 194 and 197, as well as daytime trams Nos. 2,17, 18 and night trams No. 93.

Many people go to the Czech Republic for a degree in art. Studying in a creative direction in the Czech Republic means working in a workshop under the guidance of a well-known practitioner, an excellent technical base and strong humanitarian training.

We tell you in detail where you can get art education in the Czech Republic.

1. Higher School of Applied Arts in Prague – VŠUP, or UMPRUM
website: www.umprum.cz

The Higher School of Applied Arts in Prague is located in the very center of Prague and in the very center of interests of applicants who are confident in their talent. The competition here is very big. As is clear from the name of the university, the main focus here is industrial design. Accordingly, applicants must have technical skills.

UMPRUM building on Palach Square

Training is provided in the following specialties:

  • Architecture
  • Design
  • Free arts
  • Applied arts
  • Graphic arts
  • Theory and history of art

Representatives of the font and typography studio

For most specialties, only full-time training is possible. The combined form is provided only in theoretical areas.

This year, the Open Day will be held on November 17 from 10 to 17 o'clock in the university building at náměsti Jana Palacha 80. Applicants should also know that the university constantly holds exhibitions of the works of its teachers and students. We advise you to follow the VŠUP event calendar on the university website.

Bachelor's Degree Admission Statistics 2014/2015:

  • total applications submitted – 718
  • were admitted to the second round – 171
  • successfully passed the second round exams – 156
  • were accepted – 68

2. Academy of Fine Arts in Prague - AVU, or Akáda
website: www.avu.cz

At the Academy of Fine Arts, education is provided only full-time - in the 6-year Fine Arts program or the 4-year Architecture program. Graduates become Masters of Arts with the title MgA.

Specialties:

  • Painting (free creativity)
  • Drawing, graphics
  • Sculpture (free creativity)
  • Intermedial creativity
  • New media
  • Painting – restoration of paintings
  • Sculpture – restoration of works of sculpture
  • Architectural art

More than 300 people take part in the competition every year. Typically 40 students are accepted.

3. Prague Academy of Arts AMU = DAMU + FAMU + HAMU
website: www.amu.cz

This equation means that the Prague Academy of Arts (AMU) consists of three faculties - the Faculty of Film and Television (FAMU), the Faculty of Music and Dance (HAMU), and the Faculty of Theater (DAMU).

Here you can study directing, pantomime, dance, playing the guitar or harp, opera singing or conducting. FAMU's film school is considered one of the best in Europe.

4. Faculty of Fine Arts of the Technical University in Brno – FaVU VUT
website: www.ffa.vutbr.cz

Art education at the Technical University of Brno has a long tradition. The first graphic design department at VUT was opened in 1899. VUT is the only Czech university that closely links the art department with technical faculties.

VUT teaches disciplines that, through the use of the most modern technologies, connect art with technology. For example, the sculpture studio has a 3D studio with FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling), 3D optical digitizing and 3D scanner ATOS I technologies.

Faculty specialties:

  • Sculpture
  • Graphic design
  • Industrial Design
  • Video, multimedia, performance
  • Conceptual trends
  • Painting
  • Graphic arts

Applications are due from September 22 to November 23. Homework is due in January. Exams take place in February. These are 4 practical tasks that the applicant completes within 2 days. Applicants also take a test that tests their knowledge of art history and general level of culture.

5. Janáček Academy of Musical Art in Brno – JAMU
website: www.jamu.cz

The Janáček Academy of Music offers a similar range of specialties as Prague's HAMU and DAMU.

Applicants interested in enrolling in the theater or music departments must submit applications by November 30th. Exams take place in early February. The Theater Department accepts approximately 55 applicants for undergraduate majors.

6. Faculty of Art and Design, University of Purkinė FUD UJEP in Ústí nad Labem
website: www.fud.ujep.cz

At the Faculty of Art and Design of the University of Purkin in Ústí nad Labem, there are 7 departments teaching in different creative areas. Here, as in Prague VŠUP, training is provided in the field of Art History. In general, we can say that FUD UJEP has a larger range of creative specialties than all other universities in the Czech Republic. Bachelor's degrees can only be taken full-time.

Areas of study:

  • Interior Design
  • Ceramics design
  • Fashion and textile design
  • Product design
  • Natural materials
  • Glass
  • Applied and advertising photography
  • Electronic media
  • Photo
  • Interactive media
  • Performance
  • Time-based Media
  • Graphic design
  • Visual design

7. Faculty of Art and Architecture and Faculty of Textiles of the Technical University of Liberec TUL
website: www.fua.tul.cz and www.ft.tul.cz

The Faculty of Art and Architecture of the Technical University of Liberec sees its main task as developing students' creative and conceptual thinking. The study is based on discussions between students and teachers and the joint search for new solutions in architecture and art.

At the Faculty of Art and Architecture you can study in the following areas:

  • Environment design
  • art
  • Visual communication
  • Architecture

When learning, creative, humanitarian and technical components play an equally important role. Great importance is attached to teaching students English. Each student has his own place for creativity in the general large atelier of the faculty. The faculty also has equipped workshops, in particular a 3D workshop and a photo studio.

Liberec also houses the Faculty of Textiles, where you can study textile technology, marketing and fashion design. The faculty is considered prestigious, primarily due to its serious research work. Recently, a new nanofiber production technology was developed here. It is also important for students that the faculty actively cooperates with industrial enterprises.

Applications to the Faculty of Art and Architecture must be submitted by November 30, and to the Faculty of Textiles by February 28.

8. Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Arts, West Bohemian University in Pilsen – FDU ZČU
website: www.fdu.zcu.cz/cz

The faculty is currently the youngest art school in the Czech Republic. The training is applied in nature, and an interdisciplinary approach is actively used - the department works closely with the humanities and technical faculties of the University of West Bohemia.

Here you can study in the following areas:

  • Illustration in media and didactic illustration
  • Comic and children's illustration
  • Book design
  • Graphic design
  • Visual communications
  • Graphic arts
  • Painting
  • Animated and interactive creativity
  • Multimedia
  • New media
  • Intermedia
  • Applied photography
  • Sculpture and space
  • Ceramics
  • Clothing design
  • Shoe and fashion accessories design
  • Industrial Design
  • Product design
  • Metal and Jewelry Design

9. Faculty of Restoration of the University of Pardubice – UPCE FR
website: www.upce.cz/fr/index.html

The faculty graduates restorers and conservators of works of art with broad knowledge in the field of humanities and natural sciences, chemical technologies and modern conservation technologies. Great importance is attached to the ethical and aesthetic aspects of the restoration and protection of cultural monuments, as well as to the study of relevant legislation.

Graduates work in museums, galleries, and archives.

Applications must be submitted by May 16. Exams take place in June. At first homework is handed in, then a test is written on the history of art, the basics of chemistry, general knowledge in the field of culture and general prerequisites for learning. Next, applicants take a creative exam and undergo an interview.

10. Faculty of Multimedia Communication at Tomas Bata University in Z line – UTB FMK
website: www.utb.cz/fmk

At Tomas Bata University you can get up-to-date art education. Moreover, this is one of the few universities where you can study in a creative specialty in a combined form.

Training is provided in the following areas:

  • Animation
  • Cinematography
  • Directing and screenwriting
  • Installation
  • Sound engineering
  • Classic animation
  • Audiovisual art
  • Shoe design
  • Clothing design
  • Design of glass products
  • Digital design
  • Graphic design
  • Spatial design
  • Industrial Design
  • Advertising photography
  • 3D design
  • Producing

The exams take place in two stages. Homework is due first. Applicants who have passed the first selection pass exams at the university for three days. A test is written for general knowledge in the field of visual culture and knowledge in the chosen field. A creative exam and an oral exam in the form of an interview are taken.

11. Faculty of Art, University of Ostrava in Ostrava
website: www.fakultaumeni.osu.cz

Here you can study the art of music, fine art and art theory.

Presented directions:

  • Graphics and drawing
  • Intermedia
  • Painting
  • Sculpture
  • Wind instruments
  • Keyboard instruments
  • Stringed instruments
  • Solo singing
  • Theory and history of art
  • How are the entrance exams for bachelor's degrees at the Higher School of Applied Arts in Prague conducted?
  • The Higher School of Applied Arts (HSUP or UMPRUM) is a prestigious creative higher education institution in Prague that trains specialists in the fields of fine arts, design, architecture, photography and animation.

    Official name: Vysoká škola uměleckoprůmyslová v Praze (VŠUP)
    City: Prague
    Website: www.umprum.cz
    University type: state
    Language of instruction: Czech, English
    Number of students: 487
    Study programs: bachelor's, master's, doctoral studies
    International students: 76

    History of the foundation of VŠUP

    The school was founded by Franz Joseph in 1885, and at that time it was the only one of its kind. The first students were taught by the most eminent artists in the Czech Republic; the director was the architect Frantisek Shranov Jr.

    Since its inception, the university has been a cradle of talented artists and craftsmen. At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, it became one of the centers of the Art Nouveau style. Over its more than century-long history, the school has gone through many stages - the Nazi occupation, the communist coup, the suppression of the Prague Spring. All these events had a serious impact on her work, but in the end she survived and to this day remains a leader in the field of creative education in the Czech Republic.

    At the beginning of March 2018, the admissions committee of the Higher School of Applied Arts summed up the results of the entrance exams and announced the names of the lucky ones who would begin their studies at UMPRUM in September.

    Of the 748 applicants who submitted “invitations” to bachelor’s, “continuing” and master’s programs this year, only 160 managed to impress the leading studios and their assistants with their talent.

    In total, for each of the disciplines represented in VŠUP, a maximum of 2 to 10 people were recruited.

    what is needed for admission to a university in the Czech Republic

    Admission to creative majors is quite different from admission to majors in any other field. Firstly, entrance exams are held not in the summer, but in the winter. Secondly, there are several stages of admission, and in addition, an author’s portfolio of works is required.

    As of 2019, the school consists of 23 ateliers in 5 departments:

    • Architecture
    • Design
    • Visual arts
    • Applied arts
    • Charts

    The sixth department teaches in the field of art history and aesthetics.

    The “highlight” of the Higher School of Applied Arts is the focus on the practical part, work in special educational studios under the strict guidance of teachers. Each year, a fairly small number of students are recruited from a large number of applicants, since the university makes it a priority for its students to be the best of the best.

    How are the entrance exams for bachelor's degrees at the Higher School of Applied Arts in Prague?

    You can enroll in three specialties for a bachelor's degree. Each specialty includes several studios, from which the applicant must choose the most interesting for him. Training in all specialties lasts 4 years. These are the specialties:

    Design

    • Industrial design studio
    • Furniture and interior design studio
    • Product design studio
    • Glass atelier
    • Ceramics and porcelain studio
    • Atelier K.O.Z. ---- Concept - Object - Meaning
    • Fashion creation studio
    • Clothing and shoe design studio
    • Textile production atelier.

    Graphics and visual communication

    • Atelier of illustrations and graphics
    • Printing studio
    • Atelier of graphic design and visual communication
    • Studio of cinematographic and television graphics
    • Atelier of graphic design and new media.

    art

    • Sculpture
    • Drawing
    • Intermedial confrontation
    • Photo

    First of all, an application for training is submitted, popularly called an “invitation letter” (in Czech: “ppřihláška“). This must be done via the Internet on the university website before November 30 and you can only submit an application to one studio. Later, a printed version of the invitation and all the necessary documents must either be sent by mail to the student department or brought there in person. These necessary documents are a document confirming that you have paid for the application, a notarized copy of the certificate of secondary education (in the case of foreigners: its version translated into Czech), a resume and a motivation letter.

    Foreigners are also required to have a certificate of passing an exam on their knowledge of the Czech language at a high level. Studies are conducted in Czech, so you need to know the language well - the competition is high, there are a lot of people willing, and no one will keep a student who barely understands what is happening around. Annual preparatory courses in the Czech language successfully prepare the applicant for the realities of studying at the university.

    Then the university sends a letter containing all the necessary information about the entrance exams: where they are held, on what dates, etc. The entrance exams are divided into two stages and last one week.

    At the first stage of the entrance exams, the applicant submits his portfolio in a regulated form and completes a creative task. The commission evaluates his portfolio and the quality of the completed assignment using the “pass or fail” system. Only if both parts are completed well, the applicant is admitted to the second stage. In exceptional cases, you can take exams in two studios.

    At the second stage, a theoretical test is written and the portfolio and completed assignment are reviewed again. Here the works are already awarded grades and points: 12-10 (excellent), 9-7 (very good), 6-4 (good), 4-0 (failed). The quota for bachelor's degrees is 65 people.

    How are the entrance exams for master's programs at VŠUP in Prague?

    Master's studies last for 2 years (the only exception is the specialty “Architecture” - they study for 3 years). There are two types of master's programs at the Higher School of Applied Arts: practical and theoretical.

    The practical program includes the specialties of Architecture (atelier Architecture I, Architecture II, Architecture III and Architecture IV), Design, Graphics and Visual Communication and Fine Arts. The list of ateliers for the last three specialties for the master's program is the same as for the bachelor's degree.

    The theoretical program implies that you have already received a bachelor’s degree in one of the university’s specialties and want to deepen your knowledge in the theoretical part and undergo an internship in one of the studios. Therefore, there is only one specialty - “Theory and History of Contemporary Art”

    The invitation must also be submitted before November 30. It must be accompanied by a document confirming payment for the application, a notarized copy of a diploma of higher education (in our case, a notarized copy of the nostrification of a diploma of higher education), a resume and a motivation letter, and a portfolio of works that is mandatory for all ateliers.

    Foreigners also need to pass a Czech language exam and provide a certificate to the university.

    Submitting an invitation is, in essence, the first stage of the entrance examination. The admissions committee evaluates your portfolio and motivation letter using a 12-point system: 12-10 (excellent), 9-7 (very good), 6-4 (good), 3-0 (failed). In order to qualify for the second round, an applicant must score a minimum of 7 points. In exceptional cases, he may be allowed to take part in the entrance exams of another studio.

    The lucky winners receive a letter with all the necessary information about the second stage: time and location, what you can take with you, what will happen at the second stage, etc.

    The second round is different for each studio, where a creative task is performed. Its results are assessed by points and a grade, which is recorded in the protocol. Based on them, the best 80 applicants will be accepted for training.

    How to create the right portfolio

    A well-designed portfolio greatly influences the outcome of admission. Therefore, it is important to know the requirements of different specialties.

    Department of Architecture

    Architecture I:

    You can be creative here because there are no strict restrictions. Works simply must demonstrate your interest in the specialty and talent. The only requirement: no rolls, only work inserted between the plates, maximum A1 format. Audiovisual works in CD-DVD format.

    Architecture II:

    You are expected to use your portfolio to express your interests, personality, and love for architecture. Again, there are no special restrictions: these can be photographs, drawings (maximum format A1), three-dimensional objects, audiovisual works (in CD format). Number of works: 15-20.

    Architecture III:

    Also from 15 to 20 works, but only in printed form, maximum format A3. You can show your personal architectural projects.

    Architecture IV:

    From 15 to 20 works in the specialty in any technique (photography, drawing, etc.) and in any format. Audio and video on CD.

    Department of Design

    Industrial design studio:

    Works only in printed format, maximum quantity: 30 pieces.

    Furniture and interior design studio:

    The portfolio should contain from 20 to 30 works in the specialty in A4-A3 format only in printed form.

    Product design studio:

    From 15 to 20 original works in the specialty, large 2D and 3D projects must be captured in photographs.

    Department of Fine Arts

    Sculpture:

    Drawing:

    Intermedial confrontation:

    Photo:

    The portfolio should contain 1-2 collections of photographs on a free topic, a photo book, only in printed version.

    Department of Graphics

    Studioillustrations and graphics:

    From 15 to 30 works, of which a maximum of 5 drawings of figures/heads, original drawings must be provided, photographs are possible, printed versions only.

    Font and typography studio:

    Studiographic design and visual communications:

    Studio of cinematographic and television graphics:

    From 12 to 20 works in the specialty: drawings, animated films, etc. Videos can be presented on CD and DVD.

    Studiographic design and new media:

    Up to 20 works, preferably in A3 format, only related to the specialty. Provide 3D objects in photo documentation format. You can include audio and video in your portfolio.

    Department of Applied Arts

    Glass studio:

    Studioceramics and porcelain:

    From 15 to 20 works related to the specialty can also be in digital format (but not CD).

    Atelier K.O.V -Concept-Object-Meaning:

    Studiomods:

    Studioclothing and footwear design:

    Textile production atelier:

    It is said that talent will make its way, even if it leads abroad. So, you are a talent, and you are determined to shine in this capacity. And not just anywhere, but in Europe. Where to begin? - of course, from the good art university. In the Czech Republic, three Prague higher schools have long been in the best creative universities: Academy of Fine Arts(Akademie výtvarných umění v Praze - AVU), Higher School of Applied Arts(Vysoká škola uměleckoprůmyslová v Praze - VŠUP) and Academy of Performing Arts(Akademie muzických umění) with its three glorious faculties - theater DAMU, cinematography FAMU and music HAMU. E These universities enroll a limited number of students - 5-6 per course, so every “one-of-a-kind” student is doomed to become a star. It is difficult to get into these universities, but talent and courage overcome any fortress.

    The offer of creative specialties at Czech public and private universities is wide and varied. You can get both a creative specialty and art history, study classical art or applied art. Employees language school Czech Prestigewill help you choose a faculty and specialty according to your skill and talent from almost 50 universities and faculties teaching creative specialties (half of them are state-owned). You should remember only one feature of creative universities - the deadlines for admission. The sleigh and admission to an art university must be prepared in the summer. Because admission to these universities begins in the fall. Before this time, it is advisable to have time to create a portfolio - usually universities require 15-20 homework. If you are an artist, and not only at heart, but also in reality, it’s time to think hard about choosing a specialization and faculty. There is time. We offer a small selection of universities offering the popular specialty “Graphics and Design”. You can order a complete list at a language school with the right to take the state exam Czech Prestige.

    Graphics and design

    Prague College, Prague

    Specialty "Graphic Design" (BA ), training in English.

    For admission you need:

    • English language proficiency certificate;
    • motivation letter;
    • creative portfolio.

    Tuition fee: for EU residents – 129,000 CZK, for non-residents – 149,000 CZK.

    Institute of ART & DESIGN, Prague

    Specialty "Graphics", (Bc)

    For admission you need:

    • a document confirming the achieved level of education (with nostrification - for foreigners);
    • presentation of creative works to the selection committee;
    • written general knowledge test;
    • interview.

    Tuition fee: 70,000 CZK.

    Faculty of Education of the University of Hradec Králové

    Specialty: Fine Arts and Textile Design ( Bc)

    For admission you need:

    • a document confirming the achieved level of education;
    • homework - a portfolio containing about 20 creative works: drawings, photographs, sculptures, etc.;
    • creative competition: portrait from life, artistic composition, textile sketch;
    • interview on the topics: world and Czech art - history and modernity, history of the textile industry.

    Free training

    Faculty of Arts, University of Ostrava, Ostrava

    Specialty "Graphics": graphic design, book graphics(cover design), drawing ( Bc).

    For admission you need:

    • 15 - 20 homework, photo documentation of homework if it is extensive;
    • creative test - three tasks;
    • interview on art.

    Free training

    Faculty of Art and Design, West Bohemian University, Pilsen

    The Department of Fine Arts offers bachelor's programs:

    • illustration and graphics in periodicals, educational literature;
    • comics and illustrations in books, magazines, periodicals, textbooks for children;
    • graphic design (wide range of applications from classical forms to electronic ones;
    • visual communication;
    • book and paper processing;
    • graphic illustration;
    • painting.

    The Department of Multimedia Design offers bachelor's programs:

    • multimedia;
    • animation and interactive creativity;
    • intermedia (combination of different visual forms)