There are many design schools in Europe and the United States with very high art education standards. When many people study art, they will immediately think of traditional countries such as France, Italy, Rome, and Austria. However, the art of countries such as the United States, Britain, and Canada is also developing well. So which country is the best to study art in? Let’s take a look at it based on the characteristics of study abroad styles in these countries.
First of all, there are many types of art and design majors abroad, such as visual transmission, interaction, industry, pure art, animation, clothing, etc. See the picture below for details:
Next, we will briefly introduce the styles and characteristics of studying abroad in Europe and the United States, so that students can have a general understanding of which country is best for studying art.
According to the QS Global Art and Design Ranking of Universities (topuniversities.com), the top ten are basically institutions from British and American countries (the tenth is the Polytechnic of Milan in Italy). British and American universities are the first choice for art and design majors, and their teaching quality and reputation are unquestionable. In addition, universities in European countries such as Finland, Italy, Germany, France and other countries have their own strengths in art and design majors, and there are also many top universities. Here I will give a brief introduction to the art majors in colleges and universities in various countries.
United States
There are many art colleges to choose from in the United States, covering all art majors.
Regardless of whether you have a professional background or not, as long as your portfolio and language meet the school’s requirements, you will get an ideal offer. Some schools also offer dual admissions, which shows that American art schools are more inclusive.
In the United States, because the styles of Eastern and Western colleges are quite different, the tendencies towards portfolios are also different. Some schools prefer students with strong comprehensive abilities, while others hope to see students delve deeper into a certain field. Portfolios should be prepared in a targeted manner according to the requirements of different schools.
UK
In recent years, the UK has also shown an increasing trend in art study abroad. Not only are there traditional hot topics such as fashion design, industrial design, space design, jewelry design, and graphic design; fashion management and curation are also rising stars.
The British style pays more attention to creative expression and has relatively high requirements for students' design thinking and design skills. Especially colleges such as the University of the Arts London and the Royal College of Art have very strict admission requirements.
Germany
In terms of innovation, it is not as fanatical as in countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States. On the contrary, Germany has shown a trend of worshiping classics and has a very fanatical pursuit of quality. This is also the German art Differences in style from other countries.
Industrial product design is the biggest choice for students who want to study art in Germany. The threshold is not high, but special attention must be paid to the language.
France
In the field of art, France and Italy are both choices that have their own halo in the eyes of the world. Art majors in France are divided into two categories: plastic arts and applied arts. Plastic arts include oil painting, sculpture, architectural design, photography and other highly artistic courses; practical arts include interior decoration, installation design and other practical courses. Choosing a good study direction is very important for students' future employment.
It is particularly important to note that the characteristics of France are different from those of the United Kingdom. France is a typical liberal-entering, strict-exiting model. The admission threshold seems to be low, but the graduation rate needs to be carefully considered.
Italy
The cradle of the Renaissance, Italy’s artistic atmosphere is deeply rooted in the bones of the entire country. As many as 80% of students studying in Italy choose art majors.
In terms of professional selection, Italy’s majors in pure art (painting, decorative arts, printmaking, sculpture, etc.), exhibitions, clothing design, fashion and luxury goods, ancient book restoration, etc. are better and are good for future employment. Also a good choice.
In addition to Europe and the United States, art and design schools in Australia and Japan are also worth considering.
Australia
Immigrant culture has brought a diverse artistic atmosphere and unique design style to Australia. The advantages of integrating the East and the West are relatively free and can better stimulate students' own strengths and talents. Therefore, in terms of portfolio requirements, Australia also values ??the diverse presentation of students.
Art students who want to apply to study art in a prestigious Australian university must first apply for a preparatory course or an express freshman course at an Australian university.
The above is the relevant introduction about "Which country is the best to study in art". I hope it will be helpful to art students in choosing a country to study abroad.
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