Visual Arts and Visual Communications Design
Visual Arts and Visual
Communications Design
"I try to apply colors like words that shape poems, like notes that shape music."
- Joan Miro
Dear students,
As the coordinator of the Visual Arts and Visual Communications Design study program, I want to extend a warm welcome to all of you. I am excited to have the opportunity to work with each and every one of you as we embark on our joint journey of creativity and exploration.
Our program is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the world of visual arts and visual communications design. Throughout your time here, you will have the chance to work with talented faculty members and experienced professionals in the field, as well as engage with fellow students who share your passion for art and design.
Asst. Prof.
Emir Hambo, MA
IUS Art Gallery
IUS Art Gallery is a modern campus art space which provides students and staff with high quality exhibitions and events in order to broaden their educational experience and knowledge. The aim of the gallery is to offer an ambitious program of monthly exhibitions and to provide a varied and challenging set of displays.
The Gallery program runs from September through June. The Gallery features exhibition openings, artists’ talks, and artists’ workshops.
Overview of the BA Program
The Bachelor of Arts in VACD at IUS is a four-year, eight-semester program of 240 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), broken down into about 30 ECTS per semester.
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Bachelor Studies in VACD
The VACD program is an interdisciplinary studies program with a flexible curriculum that allows students to select their own courses of study within the disciplines of graphic design, film and television and new media studies. This structure facilitates specialization in a given field while enabling cross-track education, giving students an opportunity to be more versatile and successful in today’s professional world.
Founded in 2004, the program has rapidly bridged the fields of design and digital media focusing mainly on the international teaching approach – studio based practical learning experience. Students can continue their education in a MA studies program, (MA of Visual Arts and Communication Design).
Double Diploma Programs in Bachelor Studies
YTB and IUS present an open call for scholarship applications for double diploma programs in Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina
Double Diploma
Master Studies in VACD
Achieving a Bachelor’s degree is a great success. After graduating from a university, you can take your education to the next level by enrolling into a master’s degree program. It will help you become a more skilled professional in your field.
The 2nd cycle of study leads to the academic title of Master of Arts (MA) or equivalent, it runs for one year (60 ECTS credits), so that combined with the 1st cycle study carries the total of 300 ECTS credits.
Distance Learning in Master Studies
At the beginning of the introduction of emergency measures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, IUS was among the first universities to completely switch to online teaching.
Distance Learning in Master Studies
Overview of the PhD Program
The 3rd cycle of study leads to the scientific title of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent; it lasts for three years and is worth 180 ECTS credits. Read more
PhD Studies in VACD
A PhD is a doctoral research degree and the highest level of academic qualification you can achieve. The degree normally takes between three and four years of full-time work towards a thesis offering an original contribution to your subject of interest.
The 3rd cycle of study is organized and run as a three-year study program and it corresponds to 180 ECTS credits, where candidates acquire ECTS credits by passing exams in courses specified by the curriculum, conducting research in the specific area of the doctoral dissertation, and completing and successfully defending a doctoral dissertation.
Work Placement/Internship
Practical training/internship period is defined as a student’s work-based learning created by an employer, which provides mentoring and training in line with the individual student-intern’s study program and career goals. It can be performed in companies, non-government organizations, government offices, institutes, medical facilities, or any other institutions that can provide the student with the experience and potential to achieve the learning outcomes set in the syllabus for that practical training/internship course.
The duration of practical training/internship is a minimum of 25 working days. The internship file should consist of:
- Employer/Supervisor Internship Evaluation Form
- Student Evaluation of Internship Experience
- Five-page (5) summary report
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships awarded for undergraduate degrees are assured for a period of five (5) years, regardless of students’ academic success. The exception from this rule are students on 100% scholarship, who must maintain minimum level of CGPA at 3.00.
Scholarship Opportunities
Our Events
IUS Earth Day Photo Contest 2024 - "NATURALLY"
By Day and by Night: Architectural Impression of Venice
Green Inspiration Exhibition
Exhibition of the IUS VACD students' artwork
DESIGN AS AN AGENT FOR CHANGE
IUS Art Gallery Exhibition "Behind the Image"
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Erasmus+ Exchange Program
Exchange programs are designed in such a way to provide students and academic staff with an opportunity to study, teach and do research at a university abroad. Students pay no tuition fee to the host university if they participate in the Erasmus+ and Mevlana exchange programs. See the list of all currently open calls for the exchange programs.
Our Points of Strength
International and National Recognition
We have international and national recognition
Independent Research
We do independent research
Bologna Standards and ECTS
Teaching in Bologna Standards and within the European Credit Transfer system
THE Impact Ranking
Our university is the only university in Bosnia to be included in THE Impact Ranking
Best Private University
Our university is ranked as the best private university in Bosnia according to the Webometrics ranking
Scholarship Opportunities
Our university offers 100%, 50% and 25% scholarship opportunities
Advanced English
Advanced English Preparatory Program
Transfer between Programs
Our university has the opportunity to transfer between study programs
Art Gallery
Our university has a modern Art Gallery where students and artists can organize their exhibitions
Visual Arts and Visual
Communications Design
"I try to apply colors like words that shape poems, like notes that shape music."
- Joan Miro