Detailed introduction of Academy of Fine Arts Vienna:

Introduction

Located in Vienna, the capital of Austria, Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is the most traditional and internationally renowned public higher art school in Austria. It has a profound historical heritage and outstanding academic status in the field of art education.

Overview

Student size: As of 2020, the school has approximately 1,500 students from more than 50 countries, with a teacher-student ratio of 1 to 26.5.

Course settings: The school offers multi-level degree courses such as preparatory, undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees, covering multiple professional fields such as architecture, fine arts, scene design, conservation and restoration, and art education, providing students with a wide range of art learning and research options.

History and establishment time

The academy was founded in 1692. Its earliest predecessor was a private academy opened by the painter Peter Strudel. Later, it was officially recognized by the Austrian emperor at the time and became the oldest art academy in Central Europe.

In 1726, the academy was rebuilt as the Imperial Court Academy.

In 1772 In 1930, Prince Wenzel Anton Kaunitz united all the existing art schools at that time and established the United Academy of Fine Arts, which is now the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna.

In 1998, according to the Organic Law of Art Academy, the academy became a university legally.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: The school has a team of teachers with profound attainments and rich experience in the field of art. They not only have solid professional knowledge, but also can provide students with personalized guidance and inspiration, help students to fully develop their artistic potential, and cultivate students' creativity and independent thinking ability.

Teaching Resources: The painting gallery and graphic collection of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is one of the most important art collections in Austria, preserving many important historical and artistic heritages. These rich collection resources provide valuable physical materials for students' learning and research, and help students to have a deep understanding of art history and the evolution of different art styles.

International Exchange: The academy has established close ties with about 100 countries and regions including Germany, Denmark, France, Portugal, etc. The school has established close cooperative relations with international cooperative universities, carried out student exchanges under various mobility programs and teacher exchanges under the Erasmus program, providing students with a broad international exchange platform and broadening their international horizons.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

The educational philosophy of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna emphasizes the concept of art based on differentiation, that is, the integration of scientific and artistic research, focusing on cultivating students' creativity, critical thinking and practical ability, and encouraging students to explore different forms of expression and artistic languages ​​in artistic creation and research to achieve the development and growth of personal artistic style. At the same time, the school also attaches importance to the connection between art and society and culture, cultivates students' attention and thinking ability to social reality and cultural issues, and enables students to express their care for society and humanity through works of art.

Key subjects

Fine arts: including painting, sculpture, photography, video, performance and conceptual art, etc. Students can express their artistic style in different artistic media and expressions. Explore and practice in the art of art, cultivate solid basic skills and unique artistic creation style.

Art Education: Committed to cultivating art education talents with professional artistic literacy and educational and teaching abilities, so that students can carry out art education in schools, communities and other educational institutions, and inherit and promote art culture.

Art Architecture: Involving knowledge and skills in architectural design, urban planning, landscape design, etc., cultivate students' spatial thinking ability and architectural design ability, so that they can create architectural works with artistic value and practical functions.

Restoration and Protection: For the restoration and protection of historical buildings, cultural relics, artworks, etc., students need to learn relevant materials science, restoration technology and protection theory, and master professional knowledge and skills in protecting cultural heritage.

Department

The school has a School of Fine Arts, a Institute of Conservation and Restoration, a School of Art Education, a Institute of Art and Architecture, a Institute of Art Theory and Culture, and a Institute of Natural Science and Technology in Art 6 teaching institutions.

Ranking

The specific ranking of the school in the world comprehensive university rankings has not been found, but as an art school with a long history and excellent reputation, it has a high reputation and influence in the field of art, and its professional level and teaching quality have been widely recognized by the international art community.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Due to the public nature of the school, the tuition fees are relatively affordable, but the tuition fees for different majors and degree levels may vary. The specific tuition fees can be found on the school's official website.

Other expenses: Students may need to bear other expenses such as textbook fees, accommodation fees, and living expenses. As the capital of Austria, Vienna has a relatively high cost of living. Students need to plan their budgets reasonably according to their own circumstances.

Campus

The college is distributed in six buildings with a total area of ​​about 40,000 square meters. Its core is the historical building on Schiller Square. The campus has a unique architectural style, combining historical and modern elements, providing students with an artistic learning and creative environment.

The school has exhibition halls, Eschenbach Street Exhibition and Exhibition Studio and other exhibition areas, providing students and teachers with space to display their works of art, promoting artistic exchanges and cultural dissemination.