Moscow school of contemporary art

The first educational institution in Russia that offers training across the full spectrum of contemporary art disciplines.

About the school

Moscow School of Contemporary Art is a faculty of the Universal University. It is a continuation and development of, more than 10 years of experience, in the field of fine art and international education at the British Higher School of Art and Design. Throughout this period the school has collaborated with many key art institutions in Russia, the UK and beyond.

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Programmes

Undergraduate: Higher education

The BA (Hons) Fine Art programme allows students to undertake an international education in the field of contemporary art, studying in Moscow and gaining a degree from the University of Hertfordshire.

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Continuing Professional Development

The programmes allow students to begin their career in the field of contemporary art or to develop their existing skills and interests to a higher level of understanding and sophistication.

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Intensive courses

Short-term programmes lasting from 2 to 8 days for the development of specific skills or to test directions within a new profession.

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Infrastructure for students

MSCA students get access to the services and resources of the Universal University, which allow them to work on projects to a high level, in a creative atmosphere and get the most out of their studies.

Printmaking Workshop

In this workshop, students gain practical experience working with various types of printing that have a long history of application: linocut, silk-screen printing, monotype, collagraphy and etching techniques. Mastering these techniques helps to push the boundaries of creative experimentation and arouse student imagination.

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Clay and Ceramics Workshop

Working in this workshop enables students to work with new materials, pushing the boundaries of creative experimentation. Using the resources of the workshop, students gain practical experience working with clay, ceramics, plaster and learning a range of skills including casting and creating injection molds in order to develop their creative ideas.

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Darkroom and analogue photography laboratory

The School has two unique laboratories for developing and manually printing black-and-white and color photographs.In the era of digital media, such "dark rooms" are a real storehouse for those who understand the artistic value of analog processes and seek to immerse themselves as much as possible in the exciting world of photography.

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News and events

28 May 2020 | 19:00

Open Door Day: Moscow School of Contemporary Art

May 28 will be the Open Day of the new Universal University project in the field of contemporary art.

20 May 2020 | 19:00

Online lecture "blip blip blip — Independent Curatorial Programme as Unofficial Module"

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24 April 2020 | 19:00

BA (Hons) Photography Students Open Virtual Exhibition of Contemporary Photography

The works of the BA (Hons) Photography students' paired exhibition will be presented at the exposition in the virtual space from April 29 to June 29, 2020.

School Partners

Contacts
8 495 640 30 22
info@msca.ru

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10 Nizhnaya Syromyatnicheskaya St., building 3, Artplay Design Centre Moscow, Russia 105120