Course General Description

The study programme of ceramics starts with learning technological basis for ceramic plastic expression and composition. Basics of colour and 2D, 3D modelling are acquired in the studies of Visual expression. Technological methods of combining materials and function are analyzed by creating a set and experimenting with clay masses (porcelain, faience, etc.), glazes and new technologies (photoceramics, decolet, etc.). Students analyze space and structure while designing and implementing creative ceramic works of art in public and private spaces suggested by social partners. Interpreting a conceptual idea in ceramics and links with other spheres of art are emphasized. During the course of studies most attention is paid to forming one's individual artistic style, managing the language of art. Having completed the study programme of Ceramics, graduates discover their place in society, represent country's culture in the sphere of art in the country and abroad.

School General Description

Vilnius Academy of Arts is the largest and oldest art university in the Baltic States, established in 1793 as an Architecture department at the Chief school of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in Vilnius. At the end of the 19th century it was closed together with Vilnius University by the tsarist government, and then reopened in 1919. After the World War II Academy was merged with Kaunas Art Institute and since then was called The State Art Institute of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Lithuania. In 1990 the Academy regained its name of Vilnius Academy of Arts. Since 1990, almost 100 alumni of the Academy were awarded National Art Awards. Today Academy has over 1,800 students in four cities – Vilnius, Kaunas and Telšiai. Each faculty has its own unique study programmes, which offer Lithuanian students a possibility to find a specific art specialisation in different cities. Vilnius faculty has a wide collection of most popular art study programmes varying from Painting to Culture Management and Culture Politics. Kaunas faculty offers Glass Art study programme that is unique throughout the Baltic region.