Commercial art

Conditions of admission

Information on additional admission interviews for the specialty of GLASS:

An application for additional admission interviews for the study programme may be submitted by an applicant who has not passed the admission interviews for the study programme Applied Arts in the regular term.

The applicant shall fill in and electronically submit the electronic application form, which is placed on the website of the Academy of Fine Arts of the University of Applied Sciences no later than 23 May 2023. He/she then prints out the application form, signs it and sends it by post together with the following attachments no later than 24 May 2023

- professional CV

- an officially certified copy of the matriculation certificate (Foreign applicants and applicants who have studied abroad shall provide a Nostrification of Document issued by the District Office - Department of Education)

- if the applicant is in his/her final year, in the printed application form he/she will have his/her school confirm the details of his/her studies (transcript of subjects and grades), in case of a bad pandemic situation (closed schools) he/she will attach a copy of the last report card (e.g. from the 3rd year)

- proof of payment of the fee

- an affidavit of medical fitness signed by the applicant in his/her own hand:

Affidavit of medical fitness

Signed by ......nar. ......by .....hereby declare that my health is good and that I do not suffer from any disease that could adversely affect my contact with chemical or biological substances used in the teaching process.

In ...................... on ......................

Signature .....................................

Information on the regular date of the admission interview:

A candidate for Bachelor's studies at VŠVU can apply for a maximum of two of the study programmes, in case the given study programmes do not have the 2nd round of admission interviews on the same date (turn).

The applicant shall fill in and electronically submit the electronic application form, which is placed on the website of the VŠVU no later than 30 November 2022. He/she then prints out the application form, signs it and sends it by post together with the following attachments no later than 1 December 2022 .

- professional CV

- an officially certified copy of the matriculation certificate (Foreign applicants and applicants who have studied abroad shall provide a Nostrification of document issued by the district office - department of education)

- if the applicant is in his/her final year, in the printed application form he/she will have his/her school confirm the details of his/her studies (transcript of subjects and grades), in case of a bad pandemic situation (closed schools) he/she will attach a copy of the last report card (e.g. from the 3rd year)

- proof of payment of the fee

- an affidavit of medical fitness signed by the applicant in his/her own hand:

Affidavit of medical fitness

Signed by ......nar. ......by .....hereby declare that my health is good and that I do not suffer from any disease that could adversely affect my contact with chemical or biological substances used in the teaching process.

In ...................... on ......................

Signature .....................................

Additional information

Information on additional admission interviews for the specialty of GLASS:

https://www.vsvu.sk/sk/prijimacie-pohovory/prijimacie-pohovory-bakalarske-studium/dodatocne-prijimacie-pohovory/?v=LRJ8jJO2

Form of submission:

Digital version - homework - portfolio

After submitting the online application form and attachments, the applicant will subsequently upload the following via the website: https://ulozisko.vsvu.sk/ between 12.00 noon on 30 May 2023 and 8.00 am on 1 June 2023;

access details and instructions will be sent to the email addresses provided in the application form no later than 12.00 noon on 30 May 2023

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Other information for the glass specialty applies as it applied in the regular term and is listed below

https://www.vsvu.sk/sk/prijimacie-pohovory/prijimacie-pohovory-bakalarske-studium/uzitkove-umenie/

Utilitarian Art(specialisation - ceramics, glass, jewellery)

To apply for any of the specializations, no training in the field is required, nor is any special experience required prior to studying. The study specializations are open to the aspirations of the applicants.

Homework Requirements - Portfolio

Drawing

- classical, academic assignments, still life, portrait, details of the human body, drawings of nature, landscapes etc....

- portrait drawing, based on live model - 5 pieces

- still life - 3 pieces

- landscape, nature... - 3 pieces

- drawings of hands, body parts... - 3 pieces

- colour studies based on a live cartoon model, technique of the candidate's choice - 2 pieces

- colour studies based on a still life cartoon, technique of the candidate's choice - 2 pieces

Modelling:

If the candidate has had the opportunity for this creative training, provide, photo documentation of this activity:

modeled portrait after a live model, or bust, etc.

Homework and schoolwork:

Portfolio includes home and school work, according to the personal choice of the applicant: drawings, paintings, photographs and models, various school and homework assignments, personal projects, object designs, small, large in the field for which the applicant is applying.

Suggestions related to the specialty - ceramics or glass or jewelry.

CV and cover letter of the applicant - mandatory part of the portfolio

Mandatory role

The candidate will work individually on a topic related to the specialisation he/she is applying for.

Theme:

The ART of Dreams

The work should be an expression, a materialization of personal ideas and associations evoked by the concept of MILK OF DREAMS.

KERAMICS

• Develop a proposal for the medium of ceramics.

SKLO

• Develop a proposal for the medium glass.

METAL AND SPARK

• Interpret the theme by creating a piece of jewelry; work can be with any material.

Form of submission of work:

Digital version - homework - portfolio

After submitting the online application form and attachments, the candidate will subsequently upload the application form along with the CV and cover letter through the following website: https://ulozisko.vsvu.sk/;

between 12.00 noon on December 6, 2022 and 8.00 a.m. on December 9, 2022.

access details and instructions will be sent to the email addresses provided in the application form no later than 12.00 noon on 6 December 2022.

Portfolio, CV and cover letter must be in one common PDF format up to a maximum of 10 MB marked: first name, last name, name of the study programme Applied Arts. It is essential to label individual works.

Original homework portfolio will be brought by the advancing candidate directly to the 2nd round of admissions interviews, including the compulsory assignment prepared according to the instructions.

Specification of tasks during the admission interviews:

Round 1 - Distance learning without the participation of the candidate.

• Assessment of all portfolio components listed in the homework requirements (portfolio). Each member of the admissions committee scores on a six-point scale (0-5 points).
• Assessment of Required Assignments. Each member of the admissions committee grades on a six-point scale (0-5 points).

Round 2- In the presence of the advancing candidate from Round 1.

Second round of admission interviews shall last for two days.

Art Assignment Specification - Ceramics

• relief - object - creation on a given theme
• painting - structure, texture on a given theme
• ceramic object, utilitarian object

Art Assignment Specification - Glass

• Previous experience working with glass is not a requirement for admission to the Glass specialisation.
• Candidates will be given four topics (assignments) ranging from utilitarian to free-form work that will test the applicant's artistic thinking and skills.

Art Assignment Specification - Jewellery

• creation on given themes - linked to the variables of the name of the studio ATELIER S+M+L_XL - METAL AND SPARK, which form the essence of the study in a given specialization.

Aids required for the entrance exam

Ceramics

A2 drawing board, pencils, charcoals, reds, brushes, paints - tempera and watercolour, watercolour, poster paints, modelling spatula, scissors, string, water containers, ruler, compass, glue, tape, rulers, eyelet, brick, pencil sharpener, pencil sharpener

Glass

A2 drawing board (if the candidate is travelling and is unable to bring his/her own A2 board the VSU will provide one), pencil, charcoal, eraser, water colours, scissors, trimmer, colour drawings, glue, tape, rulers, modelling spatula, etc.

Spark

A2 drawing board (if the candidate is travelling and is unable to bring his/her own A2 board the VŠVU will provide one), coloured pencils, scissors, trimmer, small pliers, combi-pliers, quick-drying all-purpose glue, tape, rulers.

Literature

• Rada, Pravoslav: Techniques of Ceramics. Prague, 1989.
• Pijoan, J.: History of Art 1 - 10. Bratislava, 1982 - 1986.
• Pijoan, J.: Dejiny umenia 11 - 12. Bratislava, 2002.
• Gombrich, H. E.: The Story of Art. Bratislava, 2000.
• Rusinová, Z. (ed.): History of Slovak visual arts - 20th century. Bratislava, 2000.
• Orientation in the periodical professional press in the field of contemporary art, architecture, applied art and design, culture and politics and the contemporary scene of creators of artistic jewellery, ceramics, glass and design
• magazines : Keramik, Ceramics Art, Neue Keramik

Recommended websites:

• www.klimt02.net
• www.galerie-spektrum.de
• www.marzee.nl
• http://www.galerie-slavik.com/
• https://hedendaagsesieraden.nl/2020/10/26/karol-weisslechner/

Consultations - Applied Arts

By written appointment, by email contact, to members of the individual specialty teams every Tuesday from 12 noon. or at another agreed time.

Ceramics Studio

Mgr. Markéta Nováková, ArtD.
novakova@vsvu.sk

Atelier S + M + L _ XL - METAL AND SPARK

prof. Karol Weisslechner, akad. arch.
weisslechner@vsvu.sk

Mgr. Kristýna Španihelová, ArtD.

spanihelova@vsvu.sk

Glass Studio

doc. Mgr. art. Patrik Illo

illo@vsvu.sk

Conditions for international students

All foreign applicants must be proficient in the Slovak language at B1 level (except Czech applicants) by the time they start their studies.

General information on the admission exam

https://www.vsvu.sk/studium/uchadzaci/prijimacie-pohovory-bakalarske-studium/

A candidate for a Bachelor's degree at VŠVU can become a student of the chosen study programme only on the basis of passing the admission process. If a student has obtained a complete secondary education or a complete vocational secondary education, he/she can apply for admission to the VŠVU in the prescribed manner. As part of the admission process to the VŠVU, an entrance examination is held to test the applicant's level of knowledge, talent, thinking, abilities and skills in terms of the specific requirements arising from the chosen bachelor's degree programme.

In the event that the admission interviews to the VŠVU are held before the date of the candidate's matriculation examination, the candidate is admitted to the studies on a conditional basis. Definitive admission to the study is conditional upon successful completion of the matriculation examination. The applicant must submit proof of the completion of upper secondary education (school leaving certificate) within ten days of passing the school leaving examination, but no later than the deadline for enrolment. All foreign applicants must be proficient in the Slovak language at B1 level (except Czech applicants) by the time of enrolment.

Form of entrance exam

The entrance examination at the Academy of Performing Arts in all study programmes is a two-round examination. The first round will be conducted by distance learning (without the participation of applicants). The second round takes place in all study programmes in person and lasts for two days.

Information on additional admission interviews for the specialisation GLASS:

Important dates of admission:

• From 23 March 2023 to 23 May 2023 - application deadline
• by 23/05/2023 - payment of application fee
• by 24.5.2023 - to send the application form and annexes by post
• by 1.6.2023 08:00 (in the morning) - send homework - first round of admissions
• Round 1 - 5-7 June 2023 - Admissions Committee will meet and review homework submitted by 1 June 2023 to https://ulozisko.vsvu.sk/
• June 14, 2023 - Applicants who advance to Round 2 will receive notification of advancement to Round 2 and an invitation letter with instructions for Round 2
• Round 2 - conducted by attendance over two days: 26-27 June 2023 - candidates work on tasks over 2 days (full 2 days)

Important dates for admission:

• From 1 October 2022 to 30 November 2022 - application deadline
• 30 November 2022 - application fee payment deadline
• 1 December 2022 - deadline for sending the application form and attachments by post
• 6.12.2022 from 12.00 noon - 9.12.2022 by 8.00 a.m. (in the morning) deadline for homework for the purposes of the first round of admissions
• Round 1 - 12/13/2022 - Admission Committee will meet and review homework submitted by 9/12/2022 to https://ulozisko.vsvu.sk/
• Round 2 - is conducted in a face-to-face manner and lasts for two days: 2 - 3 February 2023 - candidates work on assignments for 2 days (full 2 days), which will be announced during the entrance exams

For more information on the homework requirements - candidate portfolio and specification of assignments during the admission process for each degree programme, please see: Admission Requirements/Additional Information

• Apply the application for study

  21.09.2024 - 20.11.2024

• Performance of the entrance exam

  05.12.2024 - 14.02.2025

• Send certificate to

  01.09.2025

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Anticipated number of applicants to be accepted
9


Additions

• CV (paper form, electronic form)
• leaving certificate (paper form, electronic form)
• čestné prehlásenie o zdravotnej spôsobilosti vlastnoručne podpísané uchádzačom (paper form)
• doklad o zaplatení poplatku (paper form)
• zahraniční uchádzači a uchádzači, ktorí študovali v zahraničí doložia nostrifikáciu dokladu vydanú Krajským školským úradom (paper form)

Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 900 €


The fee for admission procedure
application form: 50 €
E-application form: 50 €

Billing information

• Account owner: Vysoká škola výtvarných umení, Hviezdoslavovo nám. 18, 814 37 Bratislava, Slovenská republika
• Bank: ŠTÁTNA POKLADNICA, Radlinského 32, 810 05 Bratislava, Slovakia
• SWIFT: SPSRSKBAXXX
• IBAN: SK42 8180 0000 0070 0007 2516
• variable symbol 648 003
• Specific symbol: six-digit number starting with 23 and followed by a four-digit number consisting of application filing number, in front of which zeroes are to be added.
  An example: if an application filing number is 37, specific symbol will be 230037
• Additional information: applicant’s surname

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