Visual Arts
Faculty of Art and Design

About Department

Explore the boundless possibilities of artistic expression and creative exploration with our Visual Arts program. Through painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, students develop their unique artistic voice while honing their technical skills and conceptual thinking. With opportunities for experimentation, critique, and exhibition, students are encouraged to push the boundaries of traditional art forms and explore new avenues of creative expression.

Available Quota: 20 students
Tuition Fee (Balkan): €2000.00/year
Tuition Fee (International): €4000.00/year
Duration: 4/year(s)
ECTs: 240

Humanities

Fine Arts

Drawing; Painting and Painting Techniques; Graphics and Graphic Techniques

General Requirements
  • Candidates with completed secondary education, in accordance with Article 134, paragraph 2
  • All candidates must take an internal exam to assess their knowledge of the English language
  • Candidates who do not achieve a minimum score of 60/100 points need to attend the Preparatory School
  • Virtual and Augmented Reality Studios
  • Digital Media and Interactive Content Companies
  • Entertainment and Gaming Industry

Academic Staff

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Coordinator

Srdjan Mićić

s.mikik@ibu.edu.mk
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Prof. Dr.

Aleksandra Ristovska

aleksandra.r@ibu.edu.mk
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Prof. Dr.

Dzemil Bektovic

d.bektovic@ibu.edu.mk
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Prof. Dr.

Laze Tripkov

laze.tripkov@ibu.edu.mk
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Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Tihomir Topuzovski

tihomir.topuzovski@ibu.edu.mk
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Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Vladimir Gjorgjieski

v.gjorgjieski@ibu.edu.mk
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Asst. Prof. Dr.

Emilija Slavkova

emilija.slavkova@ibu.edu.mk
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Lecturer

Ana Ivanovska

ana.ivanovska@ibu.edu.mk
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Teaching Assistant

Aleksandra Hadji-Naumova Atanasovska

aleksandra.hadji@ibu.edu.mk

Course Plan

First Year
ENG 101
English Language I
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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PR 101.1
Introduction to Psychology
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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VA 101
Introduction to Art and Culture I
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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VA 102
Color and Form Theory
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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VA 103
Drawing I
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
1 + 3
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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TUR 101.2
Turkish Language I
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 1
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MK 101.2
Macedonian Language I
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 1
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ENG 102
English Language II
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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VA 104
Introduction to Art and Culture II
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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VA 105
Composition and Perspective
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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VA 106
Drawing II
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
1 + 3
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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EDU 102.1
Introduction to Pedagogy
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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TUR 102.2
Turkish Language II
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 1
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MK 102.2
Macedonian Language II
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 1
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Second Year
VA 201
Photography 1
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 2
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GD 202
Computer Graphics 1
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 2
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EDU 201
Principles and Techniques of Education
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 2
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VA 202
Illustration 1
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
1 + 2
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 2
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VA 205.2
History of Modern Art
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 2
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GD 202
Graphic Design 1
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 2
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PR 206.2
Intercultural Communication
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 2
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GD206
Graphic design II
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 2
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VA 203
Photography II
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 2
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GD 205
Computer Graphics II
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 2
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PSY 204.1
Educational Psychology
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 2
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VA 204
Illustration II
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
1 + 2
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 2
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Third Year
VA 301
Printmaking Techniques 1
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
1 + 3
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 3
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EDU301.1
Classroom management
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 3
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GD 303
2D Animation
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 3
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VA 302
Painting 1
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
1 + 3
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 3
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VA 305
Drawing Studio
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
1 + 3
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 3
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VA 306.2
Principles of modeling
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
1 + 3
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 3
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VA 303
Printmaking 2
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
1 + 3
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 3
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VA 304
Painting 2
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
1 + 3
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 3
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EDU 303.2
Educational Methodology
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 3
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GD 307
Video production
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
1 + 2
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 3
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VA 399
Internship
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
0 + 0
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 3
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GD 306
Interactive 2D animation
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 3
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Fourth Year
VA 401
Contemporary Art, Theory and Practice I
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 4
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VA 402
Academic writing
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 4
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VA 403
Studio 1
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
1 + 2
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 4
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VA 404
Digital art 1
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 4
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VA 405
Portfolio
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
1 + 2
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 4
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VA 409.2
Calligraphy
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
0 + 3
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 4
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VA 406
Contemporary art theory and practice 2
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 4
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VA 407
Studio 2
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
1 + 2
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 4
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VA 408
Digital art 2
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 2
ECTS Credits
6.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 4
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VA 411.2
Sculpture studio
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
1 + 2
ECTS Credits
4.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 4
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VA 499
Diploma project
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
0 + 10
ECTS Credits
10.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 4
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