Entry requirements

General admission requirements

For acceptance on a Study Abroad program you need to:

  • Talk to your Academic Coordinator or International Office at home university
  • Be currently enrolled at a higher education institution or be a university graduate
  • Have sufficient ability in the program’s language of instruction (Level B2 for courses taught in English)

You should submit the following documents:

  • Your passport
  • A certificate showing that you are currently enrolled at a higher education institution or that you hold a university degree
  • A certificate of English (not required for students whose mother tongue is English)
  • Proof of medical and accident insurance cover

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

For international students who wish to spend one or two semesters in Barcelona, the University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia in collaboration with BAU, College of Arts and Design of Barcelona offers courses in English in the fields of arts and design. These courses are strongly oriented towards practice but they also cover the basic theory needed to work on real case studies. Professionals from the world of arts and design are invited to some of the course sessions.


The program includes a variety of courses from which students can choose (a minimum of four) to design their own pathway.

Information for international students

All courses are worth 6 ECTS.

Architecture and Urban Sketching
Barcelona heritage | Urban sketching techniques | Architectural history | Experiential learning | Modernism to contemporary design | Artistic expression | On-site fieldwork
Art Market and Economy
Art valuation | Market players & institutions | Digital platforms & NFTs | Investment strategies | Globalization & market trends | Ethics & sustainability | Art as an asset
Art and Technology
Technological innovation in art | Digital tools & media | AI & generative art | VR/AR experiences | Artistic ethics & sustainability | Historical context | Digital art curation & consumption
AI for Artists and Creatives
Generative AI tools | Creative collaboration with AI | Multim odal art (visual, sound, text) | Machine learning fundamentals | Ethics & authorship in AI art | Concept development | AI-enhanced workflows
Art Direction
Visual storytelling | Brand identity | Concept development | Multimedia campaigns | Typography & composition | Creative leadership | Portfolio building
Graphic Design and Digital Art
Design principles & composition | Typography & color theory | Digital illustration | Branding & visual identity | Multimedia platforms | UI/UX & web design | Professional portfolio
Design and Communication
Communication strategy | Visual storytelling | Audience analysis | Conceptual development | Interdisciplinary collaboration | Media channels & tools | Design for branding & advertising

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • University Certificate
    full time
    4 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Unit of International Programmes
Email
studyabroad@uvic.cat