“What is yours?”
About the course
The course curriculum is intended for applicants who wish to realize their creative potential and develop their ability to express ideas with the help of contemporary art methods and means, as well as to start or continue professional career as an artist, a curator or an art manager in this field.
The purpose of the programme is to teach students to think and express meanings using the tools of contemporary art, to help form an individual and conscious creative method of art practice. The course prepares students for integration into the global artistic environment and immerses students in the most important aspects of successful cooperation with international institutions and the art industry.
The school offers many development opportunities in the field of contemporary art: students participate in exhibition projects, collaborations with leading Russian and international institutions, attend major biennials and events from the world of contemporary art.
Recent exhibition projects of the course:
Cube Moscow — “Obsession” 2019
Zaryadye — “In Search of a Beginning” 2019
Winzavod — “Coexistence: Designation of Borders” 2019
Richter Space — “The Labyrinth” 2019
Fragment Gallery — Communication Ways, 2018
Winzavod — “Ritual” part of the Moscow International Biennale for Young Art, 2018
COSMOSCOW — Sponsorship project “Seasons”, 2018
Solyanka VPA Gallery — Essam, 2017
Artplay Moscow — Final Exhibition of BHSAD, 2017
Gallery A3 — “Before: Foy”, 2017
K35 Gallery — Final Exhibition of the first course, 2017
Starting from May 2020 programmes that cover different areas of contemporary art become a part of a new BHSAD and Universal University platform — Moscow School of Contemporary Art.
The purpose of the programme is to teach students to think and express meanings using the tools of contemporary art, to help form an individual and conscious creative method of art practice. The course prepares students for integration into the global artistic environment and immerses students in the most important aspects of successful cooperation with international institutions and the art industry.
The school offers many development opportunities in the field of contemporary art: students participate in exhibition projects, collaborations with leading Russian and international institutions, attend major biennials and events from the world of contemporary art.
Recent exhibition projects of the course:
Cube Moscow — “Obsession” 2019
Zaryadye — “In Search of a Beginning” 2019
Winzavod — “Coexistence: Designation of Borders” 2019
Richter Space — “The Labyrinth” 2019
Fragment Gallery — Communication Ways, 2018
Winzavod — “Ritual” part of the Moscow International Biennale for Young Art, 2018
COSMOSCOW — Sponsorship project “Seasons”, 2018
Solyanka VPA Gallery — Essam, 2017
Artplay Moscow — Final Exhibition of BHSAD, 2017
Gallery A3 — “Before: Foy”, 2017
K35 Gallery — Final Exhibition of the first course, 2017
Starting from May 2020 programmes that cover different areas of contemporary art become a part of a new BHSAD and Universal University platform — Moscow School of Contemporary Art.
Programme Structure
Semester 1 and 2
The practical history of art
- An overview of the development of the history of art
- Theoretical and practical study of the directions of the art of modernism, postmodernism and contemporary art (20-21st century)
The context of contemporary art
- Meeting with well known practicing Russian and foreign artists
- Discussions with famous representatives of the art community
- Visits to the most significant exhibition projects
- Artists' studio visits
- Meetings with representatives of museums, galleries and foundations
Guest speakers:
Teresa Mavika — Director of the V-A-C Foundation
Aiza Prudnikova — Commissioner and Artistic Director, the Ural Industrial Biennial of Contemporary Art
Ekaterina Bochavar — Director of Solyanka VPA
Alina Saprykina — Director of the Museum of Moscow
Margarita Pushkina — founder of COSMOSCOW
Mariana Huber-Gogova — head of the Gogova Foundation and founder of the Artwin Gallery
Olga Nestertseva — Deputy Director of the Multimedia Art Museum
Vasily Tsereteli — Director of the Moscow Museum of Modern Art
Vladimir Logutov — curator of the Smirnov and Sorokin Foundation
Oleg Kulik — artist
Irina Korina — artist
Dmitry Gutov — artist
Taus Makhacheva — artist
Michael Armitage — artist
Polina Kanis — artist
2D Media
- Graphic skills
- Street art
- Collage techniques
- Colour usage
- Experimental painting technology
- Analog photography
- Screen printing and other printing techniques
- Individual project
3D Media
- Sculpture
- Installation
- Assemblage
- Readymade
- Experimentations with materials
- Individual project
Digital Media
- Digital Images
- Digital photography
- Work in a photo studio
- Video art
- Work in virtual reality
- Multimedia art
- Sound art
- Individual project
Performative Media
- Actionism
- Performance
- Happening
- Principles of working with audiences and viewers
Final individual project for the first year of study
- Research on the proposed topic
- Presentation of the development process
- Individual tutorials
- Presentation of the project at school and the exhibition of the project at the external site
- An overview of the development of the history of art
- Theoretical and practical study of the directions of the art of modernism, postmodernism and contemporary art (20-21st century)
The context of contemporary art
- Meeting with well known practicing Russian and foreign artists
- Discussions with famous representatives of the art community
- Visits to the most significant exhibition projects
- Artists' studio visits
- Meetings with representatives of museums, galleries and foundations
Guest speakers:
Teresa Mavika — Director of the V-A-C Foundation
Aiza Prudnikova — Commissioner and Artistic Director, the Ural Industrial Biennial of Contemporary Art
Ekaterina Bochavar — Director of Solyanka VPA
Alina Saprykina — Director of the Museum of Moscow
Margarita Pushkina — founder of COSMOSCOW
Mariana Huber-Gogova — head of the Gogova Foundation and founder of the Artwin Gallery
Olga Nestertseva — Deputy Director of the Multimedia Art Museum
Vasily Tsereteli — Director of the Moscow Museum of Modern Art
Vladimir Logutov — curator of the Smirnov and Sorokin Foundation
Oleg Kulik — artist
Irina Korina — artist
Dmitry Gutov — artist
Taus Makhacheva — artist
Michael Armitage — artist
Polina Kanis — artist
2D Media
- Graphic skills
- Street art
- Collage techniques
- Colour usage
- Experimental painting technology
- Analog photography
- Screen printing and other printing techniques
- Individual project
3D Media
- Sculpture
- Installation
- Assemblage
- Readymade
- Experimentations with materials
- Individual project
Digital Media
- Digital Images
- Digital photography
- Work in a photo studio
- Video art
- Work in virtual reality
- Multimedia art
- Sound art
- Individual project
Performative Media
- Actionism
- Performance
- Happening
- Principles of working with audiences and viewers
Final individual project for the first year of study
- Research on the proposed topic
- Presentation of the development process
- Individual tutorials
- Presentation of the project at school and the exhibition of the project at the external site
Semester 3 and 4
Individual practice
- Forming personal artistic practice
- Concept development and project ideas
- Writing a personal statement
- Creation of personal website and promoting strategies
- Writing applications for art residences, competitions and grants
- Presenting individual exhibition project
Curatorial practice
- Critical analysis and art criticism
- Various types of curatorial activities
- Work with relevant topics and directions in the framework of exhibition activities
- Consideration of curatorial approaches in a global context
Group practice
- Exploration of group art activities
- Practical approaches and strategies in group work
- Development of a collective project
- Presentation of the project in the exhibition space
Art management
- Components of the contemporary art market
- Exhibition design process
- Gallery business
- Specifics of Art institutions: museums, foundations, residences
- The specifics of Russian and Western art markets
Final degree project
- Determining the type of project for the degree show
- Formalisation of ideas and concepts for the project
- Working in collaboration with other participants of the final project
- Installation and presentation at the external exhibition site
- Forming personal artistic practice
- Concept development and project ideas
- Writing a personal statement
- Creation of personal website and promoting strategies
- Writing applications for art residences, competitions and grants
- Presenting individual exhibition project
Curatorial practice
- Critical analysis and art criticism
- Various types of curatorial activities
- Work with relevant topics and directions in the framework of exhibition activities
- Consideration of curatorial approaches in a global context
Group practice
- Exploration of group art activities
- Practical approaches and strategies in group work
- Development of a collective project
- Presentation of the project in the exhibition space
Art management
- Components of the contemporary art market
- Exhibition design process
- Gallery business
- Specifics of Art institutions: museums, foundations, residences
- The specifics of Russian and Western art markets
Final degree project
- Determining the type of project for the degree show
- Formalisation of ideas and concepts for the project
- Working in collaboration with other participants of the final project
- Installation and presentation at the external exhibition site
Tutors
Teachers
Student works
Student projects
Remember
Seasons
Student work
Some chair
Pol_ya
Labyrinth
How to apply
01
Entry requirements
To enroll to the programme you need to fill in an online application form and successfully pass an interview on the selected day.
It is possible to apply for the second year of study for applicants who:
- are able to work with most of the following media and practices: 2D media, 3D media, digital media, performative media
- able to independently conduct a creative project at all stages: from creating an idea, developing a detailed concept and practical experience to physical implementation
- possess relevant knowledge in the history and theory of contemporary art and an understanding of the context: from the art of the post-war period to the present.
For applicants for the second year, the experience of exhibiting works is required.
It is possible to apply for the second year of study for applicants who:
- are able to work with most of the following media and practices: 2D media, 3D media, digital media, performative media
- able to independently conduct a creative project at all stages: from creating an idea, developing a detailed concept and practical experience to physical implementation
- possess relevant knowledge in the history and theory of contemporary art and an understanding of the context: from the art of the post-war period to the present.
For applicants for the second year, the experience of exhibiting works is required.
02
Required documents
- Application form
- The original or a certified copy of previous education certificate
- 2 photos 3x4
- Passport (presented upon submission of documents)
03
Tuition fee
370 000 rubles per year
The standard form of payment for educational services is equal payments, twice a year. The School also has its own installment plan, which allows you to pay for education on a monthly basis.
Upon acceptance in the first round of interviews, a 5% discount provided on the first payment.
Additional expenses of students during the period of study:
During the course, you may need art and stationery, supplies for projects, printing and photocopying services, and other types of services and supplies. Their list, degree of commitment and cost depends on the requirements of each program and the specifics of the learning tasks. Also, during studies, you may be recommended to visit museums, art galleries, professional events, so it is advisable to plan the costs of tickets.
An approximate list of art materials most often used by our students: sketchbook, portfolio, soft and medium hard pencils, black bold pencil, sharpener, charcoal, eraser,, color markers, black markers, black ink, brushes synthetic, masking tape, scissors, palette, set of acrylic paints, set of capillary pens, liners, colored adhesive tape, glue stick, foam roller, watercolor A4 paper, color A4 paper, dry pastel, color stickers, craft paper etc.
The full list will depend on the specifics of the project and the chosen method of its realization.
In addition to the curriculum, you may be invited to participate in activities that are not part of the curriculum, but that can be beneficial in terms of professional development (for example, an exhibition at an external site). The costs of such events are not included in the cost of the course and become known at the stage of preparation of an event.
The standard form of payment for educational services is equal payments, twice a year. The School also has its own installment plan, which allows you to pay for education on a monthly basis.
Upon acceptance in the first round of interviews, a 5% discount provided on the first payment.
Additional expenses of students during the period of study:
During the course, you may need art and stationery, supplies for projects, printing and photocopying services, and other types of services and supplies. Their list, degree of commitment and cost depends on the requirements of each program and the specifics of the learning tasks. Also, during studies, you may be recommended to visit museums, art galleries, professional events, so it is advisable to plan the costs of tickets.
An approximate list of art materials most often used by our students: sketchbook, portfolio, soft and medium hard pencils, black bold pencil, sharpener, charcoal, eraser,, color markers, black markers, black ink, brushes synthetic, masking tape, scissors, palette, set of acrylic paints, set of capillary pens, liners, colored adhesive tape, glue stick, foam roller, watercolor A4 paper, color A4 paper, dry pastel, color stickers, craft paper etc.
The full list will depend on the specifics of the project and the chosen method of its realization.
In addition to the curriculum, you may be invited to participate in activities that are not part of the curriculum, but that can be beneficial in terms of professional development (for example, an exhibition at an external site). The costs of such events are not included in the cost of the course and become known at the stage of preparation of an event.
04
Interview
Applicants must submit a portfolio of work, undertake an interview with a representative of the school and to write an essay on a provided topic. It is important for the admissions committee to assess the level of motivation of the applicant, so during the interview questions may be asked related to the educational and professional experience of the applicant, his personal qualities and vision of his own development in contemporary art.
05
Portfolio
Any projects in such areas as drawing, painting, graphics, photography, decorative art, etc. are considered for submission as a part of applicant's portfolio.
Cost and terms of payment
Cost and terms of payment
370 000 ₽ per year
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