Eszterházy Károly Catholic University
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Representation
Eger, Hungary
BA
DURATION
6 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 1,000 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Deadline for applications 30 June 2024
** for eu members & students from latin america | for non-eu members - 3500 EUR
Key Summary
Why is the BA in Visual Representation a good choice?
Because it's unique, adventurous, and varied! Like all art forms, the visual arts (in this case painting and the natural arts) offer one of the most versatile opportunities for those who choose this branch of self-expression. We are living in an age of appreciation of the unique, handcrafted, as mass-produced items and general uniformity have overshadowed individual voices and visions. The world of art is one possible way out of this spiritual desertification. Classical painting and sculpture (or natural art) are traditional forms of representation, which is why you should apply for a BA in Visual Representation to experience the exciting process of creative work, which gives an extra experience and energy not only to the artist but also to the host community.
The program aims to train professionals who have a thorough theoretical and practical understanding of traditional and contemporary visual representation. These professionals have a complex view on gathering information in traditional and contemporary painting and alternative representation including the traditional and interactive manifestations of visual representation in ordinary artistic fields. These professionals are able to study and autonomously utilize visual language and its ways of expression. On the basis of their competence, they have a thorough theoretical and practical understanding of professional work and conducting practice. The program emphasizes the development of manual skills, the acquisition of traditional and new techniques, and practicing a creative way of thinking. Students with a BA degree have good employment opportunities: besides individual artistic activities, they can work as organizers or mediators of social, cultural and artistic fields. They are ready to continue their studies at Master’s level.
Form of funding:
- Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship
- Self-financed training
Theory of imaging
Minimum credits to be completed: 10
- NBB_TG162K2 Colour theory I.
- NBB_KA145G3 Colour theory practice I.
- NBB_TG163K2 Colour theory I.
- NBB_KA146G3 Colour theory practice II.
Basic skills as a painter, graphic artist
Minimum credits to be completed: 102
- NBB_RA950G3 Photography I.
- NBB_RA911G3 Creative visual practice I.
- NBB_KE141K6 Drawing I.
- NBB_KE149G3 Object representation I.
- NBB_RA958G3 Photography II.
- NBB_RA912G3 Creative visual practice II.
- NBB_KE142G6 Drawing II.
- NBB_KE150G3 Object representation II.
- NBB_KE126K4 Alternative representation I.
- NBB_TG196G5 Fine art studio practice I.
- NBB_KE143G6 Drawing III.
- NBB_KA110G4 Painting techniques I. (Painting specialization)
- NBB_KE134G3 Fine art techniques I. (Painting specialization)
- NBB_KE127G4 Alternative representation II.
- NBB_KE200G5 Fine art studio practice II.
- NBB_KE144G6 Drawing IV.
- NBB_RA971G3 Aquarell (Painting specialization)
- NBB_KA111G4 Painting techniques II. (Painting specialization)
- NBB_TG197G5 Fine art studio practice III.
- NBB_TG198G2 Fine art studio practice examination
- NBB_KE145G6 Drawing V.
- NBB_KE201G5 Fine art studio practice IV.
- NBB_KE146G6 Drawing VI.
Painting, graphics, and art basics
Minimum credits to be completed: 12
- NBB_KA133G3 Computer-aided design I.
- NBB_KA134G3 Computer-aided design II.
- NBB_KE130G3 Anatomy I.
- NBB_KE131G3 Anatomy II.
The general theory of art mediation
Minimum credits to be completed: 24
- NBB_RA937K2 Art History I.
- NBB_RA938K2 Art History II.
- NBB_RA939K2 Art History III.
- NBB_KE153G2 Visual Aesthetics I.
- NBB_RA940K2 Art History IV.
- NBB_KE154K2 Visual Aesthetics II.
- NBB_KE136G2 Contemporary art I.
- NBB_TI910G2 Research Methodology
- NBB_RA968K2 Art History
- NBB_RA941K2 Art History V.
- NBB_KE137K2 Contemporary art II.
- NBB_RA942K2 Art History VI.
Arts mediation and communication skills
Minimum credits to be completed: 10
- NBB_RA956G3 Environment and space transform practice I.
- NBB_RA953K2 Descriptive Geometry 2 exam 4 Obligatory -
- NBB_RA959G3 Environment and space transform practice II.
- NOB_ET106G2 Environmental ethics
Optional
Minimum credits to be completed: 9
- NBG_GI989K2 Law Studies
- NBP_PS018K2 Foundations of Psychology
- NBP_PS908G2 Learning Methodology
- NBB_KA117G4 Graphic art techniques I.
- NBB_KE138K2 Folk art
- NBP_MI938K2 Cultural Heritage of Eger
- NBB_KE132G3 Installation I.
- NBB_KA118G4 Graphic art techniques II.
- NBB_KE135G3 Fine art techniques II.
- NBB_KE124G2 The Institutional System of Fine Arts I.
- NBP_MI934K2 Film and Literature
- NBB_KA116G2 Graphic art techniques III.
- NBB_RA951K2 Analysis of Children’s Drawings
- NBB_KE133G3 Installation II.
- NBB_RA969G2 Non-figurative painting exercises
- NBB_RA200K2 Visual Aesthetics
- NBB_KE125K2 The Institutional System of Fine Arts II.
- NBB_KE129G4 Alternative representation IV.
Thesis
Minimum credits to be completed: 10
- NBB_KA451D5 Thesis seminar I.
- NBB_KA452D5 Thesis seminar II.
What will you learn?
Nature Art specialization
Nature art is about recreating harmony with nature. The creative activity is based on direct physical contact with nature, directly using natural materials, objects, energies, and sites. Time takes concrete form in the finite lifespan of the works created: the work exists in the time of cyclical changes in nature. In the studio, students will work with materials using mainly manual techniques - tapping, spinning, weaving, binding, etc. - with minimal use of machines. In addition to the studio work, some of the practical classes take place at the cave dwellings in Noszvaj, but students also participate in a number of other art camps and natural art events, often abroad.
Painting specialization
The aim of the course is to train artists who, with their acquired knowledge of painting, sovereign vision, and skill of self-expression, are capable of pursuing autonomous painting activities. Graduates are familiar with the means and possibilities of expression of universal painting, and the materials, and techniques that can be used. With a high level of knowledge, the ability to express themselves, and a knowledge of international and national artistic trends, they are able to express ideas in the form of fine art.
What can you do with this qualification?
With a high level of knowledge, skills of self-expression, knowledge of international and domestic visual art trends, they are capable of expressing ideological contents in visual art form, thus being able to engage in the contemporary art circulation and the art market. With a BA degree, they can find a job in various fields of art mediation, while continuing their creative work, and the bachelor's degree also offers them the opportunity to continue their studies in a higher MA.