| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Visual Representation BA
Programme Details
Name of the Programme
Visual Representation BA
Name of the Degree
Visual Representation Artist
Level of the Degree Programme
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Name of the Institute
Institute of Visual Culture
Head of the Programme
Dr. Jankáné Dr. Puskás Bernadett
Intake
Fall
Starting Date
September, 2025
Study Mode
full-time
Fees
- Tuition fee: 4900 EUR / academic year
- Application fee: 100 EUR
Location
Hungary, Nyíregyháza
Language of Directions
English
Field
Arts Mediation
Duration
6 semesters (3 years)
ECTS
180 CREDITS
Qualification
Visual Representation Artist (Bachelor of Arts degree)
Carrier Opportunities
With the help of the knowledge that the students acquire at our institute, they are able to find jobs in a wide variety of fields: a visual artist, a freelance painter or graphic artist, a book designer, illustrator, comic artist, a creator of other graphic fields, a professional workshop manager.
Short Description
This programme gives you a thorough knowledge of traditional and contemporary arts, drawing, colour theory, aesthetics as well as introducing the practical art of painting. Graduates are able to design visual art compositions individually and have a thorough knowledge on traditional and digital art technology. Students can continue their master teacher training studies at the University of Nyíregyháza on the Teacher of Drawing and Visual culture programme.
Specialization
Visual Representation
Major Courses
- Major courses: Art creation, Drawing studies, History of art, Descriptive Geometry, Visual communication, Contemporary graphic arts and painting, Painting and graphic art practice, Technical and material science of painting and graphics
- Specialisation in Visual Representation 60 credits
Curriculum of the Programme
Available upon request
Admission
Entry Requirements
- Secondary school leaving certificate
- Portfolio of your previous works
- Proof of Language proficiency in English – upper-intermediate level / CEFR B2 level or higher
- Having a language certificate is not a compulsory requirement. English communication skills will be proved in the online interview during the application procedure.
Entrance Examination
- online oral interview in English and practical entrance exam
Minimum Level of Language Proficiency
English language proficiency B2 or higher (CEFR level)
Entrance Examination Mode
- Oral entrance examination via internet
- Practical entrance examination by using a video connection after submitting an art portfolio
Description of the Selection and the Entrance Examination Process
The admission procedure consists of the following parts:
- submitting of an art portfolio
- online interview (20-30 minutes) and practical entrance exam
- evaluation of application documents
The application procedure is based on an evaluation system of 100 points (50 points are given for motivation, educational background and evaluation of portfolio and practical entrance exam, and the other 50 points for language proficiency and intercultural preparedness according to the online interview). Following the formal check-up of the application documents, the staff of the institute will organize the oral and practical entrance examination. The entrance exam is successful if the applicant reaches at least 60 points. For further information regarding the exam topics please visit our website.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Visual Representation BA program at the University of Nyíregyháza is a three-year (six-semester), full-time Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program leading to the qualification of Visual Representation Artist. The program aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of both traditional and contemporary arts, including drawing, color theory, and aesthetics, alongside practical application in painting. Graduates will be capable of designing visual art compositions independently and possess expertise in both traditional and digital art technologies. The program offers specialization in Visual Representation. Students can continue their studies at the University of Nyíregyháza with the Teacher of Drawing and Visual Culture master's program. The program is taught in English.
Outline:
The curriculum includes major courses such as Art creation, Drawing studies, History of art, Descriptive Geometry, Visual communication, Contemporary graphic arts and painting, Painting and graphic art practice, and Technical and material science of painting and graphics.
Assessment:
The admission process includes an evaluation system of 100 points. 50 points are allocated to the evaluation of the portfolio, practical entrance exam, motivation, and educational background. The other 50 points are based on language proficiency and intercultural preparedness assessed during an online interview. A minimum of 60 points is required for successful admission.
Careers:
Graduates of the Visual Representation BA program are expected to find employment in various fields, including visual artist, freelance painter or graphic artist, book designer, illustrator, comic artist, creator of other graphic fields, and professional workshop manager.
Other:
The program is offered by the Institute of Visual Culture, headed by Dr. Jankáné Dr. Puskás Bernadett. The tuition fee is 4900 EUR per academic year, with a 100 EUR application fee. The program starts in September 2025. The location is Nyíregyháza, Hungary. The program's field is listed as Arts Mediation. The program awards 180 ECTS credits.
Tuition fee: 4900 EUR / academic year Application fee: 100 EUR
