The study of art begins with personal attitudes, inclinations and questions put by students. The need for specific artistic knowledge and skills is derived from those approaches. That is where training begins. It comprises the development of technical and artistic practice and imparts knowledge of art theory and the understanding of art.

Students freely choose their own media and themes, which they then take further by making use of the broad range of modules. Personal work in the studio, accompanied by mentoring by established artists, is the focus of this course of training.

The bachelor’s degree does not constitute a professional qualification, but it does establish the framework for initial artistic creativity, which is taken further in the master’s degree course.

The study of art creates familiarity with the professional demands of the artistic milieu. Central to the training are one’s individual practice of art, together with reflection and communication with the outside world. Recognised figures from the world of art are invited to semester exhibitions, to discuss students’ work. In this way, the Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts provides an excellent basis for deepening students’ own approaches in a Master’s course, and later to find a way into the art market. Many graduates from this school now number among Swiss art’s promising talents.