Detailed introduction of the Art Academy of Latvia:

Introduction and Overview

The Latvian Academy of Arts is an important higher art education and scientific research institution in Latvia. It is located in the capital Riga. Its building is in neo-Gothic style and is located on Krišjānis Valdemārs Street, adjacent to the Latvian National Museum of Art.

The academy offers art education courses at all levels from undergraduate to doctoral level, covering painting, sculpture, design, audio-visual media art, art history and other art fields. It has cultivated many outstanding art professionals and made important contributions to the development of art in Latvia.

History and establishment time

The academy was founded in 1921 by landscape painter Velems Purvetis, who served as the principal from 1919 to 1934.

School Strength

Faculty: 73 professors, 20 lecturers, 14 other permanent teachers and 23 part-time teachers The faculty has rich teaching experience and professional knowledge, and can provide students with high-quality art education and guidance.

International Exchange and Cooperation: The college actively participates in international exchange activities and is a member of many international organizations and strategic networks, such as Cumulus, the International Association of Universities of Art, Design and Media, and ELIA, the European Alliance of Art Schools. Through participating in exchange programs such as Kuno, Cirrus, and Erasmus+ Europe and the World, it has established a close cooperation network with many top art and design universities in Europe and other regions, signed more than 140 cooperation agreements, and provided students with broad international exchange and learning opportunities.

Institutional Nature

Public institutions.

Educational Philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' creativity, artistic expression and professional skills, encourage students to explore and innovate in artistic practice, and emphasize the combination of art theory and practice, so that students have a solid artistic foundation and profound cultural heritage, can adapt to the ever-changing art market and social needs, and become artists and art professionals with independent thinking ability and innovative spirit.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: 5 of the college The departments cover a number of key disciplines, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass art, fashion design, visual communication, stage design, art history and theory, etc. These disciplines have achieved remarkable results in teaching, scientific research and artistic creation, and have a high academic level and artistic influence.

Practical studio: The college has a number of practical studios, providing students with a good creative practice environment, such as painting studios, sculpture studios, design studios, etc., equipped with advanced art production equipment and tools to meet the practical needs of students in different art fields and help students transform theoretical knowledge into practical creative ability.

Department Settings

The college has 5 departments, as follows:

Department of Visual Arts (2D): including the Department of Painting, the Department of Graphic Arts, the Department of Textile Arts, the Department of Painting, etc.

Department of Visual Plastic Arts (3D): covering the Department of Sculpture, the Department of Ceramics, the Department of Glass Art, etc.

Department of Design: with the Department of Functional Design, the Department of Environmental Art, the Department of Metal Design, the Department of Fashion Design, etc.

Department of Audiovisual Media Arts: including the Department of Visual Communication, the Department of "Moving Image Sound", the Department of Stage Design, etc.

Department of Art History and Theory: There are the Department of Art History and Theory, the Department of Restoration, the Department of Humanities, etc.

Ranking

The specific ranking of the college in the international authoritative university rankings has not been found.

Expenses

Tuition fees: 3,000 euros per year for foreign degree students.

Living expenses: 400-500 euros per month.

Campus

Campus location: The main campus is located in Riga, and there is also a Latgale branch in Rezekne. As the capital and cultural center of Latvia, Riga has rich art resources and cultural activities, providing students with a broad artistic vision and creative inspiration.

Campus facilities: The college's building has a unique neo-Gothic style and is fully equipped with classrooms, studios, libraries, exhibition halls, etc. The library has a rich collection of art books, journals and picture albums, which provide important material support for students' study and research; the exhibition hall regularly hosts student work exhibitions, teacher work exhibitions, and domestic and foreign art exchange exhibitions, providing students with a platform to display their works and communicate art.