Academy of International Visual Arts

School / Bachelor Master

Published: 22.03.2019

: 688 North Shaanxi Rd
200041 - Shanghai
CHINA

: Website Academy of International Visual Arts

Mail:: laura.lengaiva.com.cn

Management:: Jian Leng

The exterior of the school building.

Academy of International Visual Arts (AIVA), founded in 2005, is an independent art and design institution located in central Shanghai, China. It has expanded into a creative and cultural hub in the last decade with studios, lecture rooms, and a dedicated jewellery studio.

Contemporary jewellery course at AIVA is one of the remarkable courses at both pre-BA and pre-MA level. Using the unique position through cooperating with Birmingham City University, AIVA has built up a good reputation in jewellery education arena in China. AIVA also offers a set of jewellery making and design short courses to professionals and students who are interested in this particular area. On top of that, AIVA’s master class is aiming to not only enhance the skills but also develop the esthetic of jewellery in contemporary art.

Teachers

Ziyi Yang (Course Director, pre-MA jewellery)
Violet.yang@aiva.com.cn

Xiaochen Liu (Subject Director, pre-BA jewellery)
charlene.liu@aiva.com.cn

Dan Zhang (Subject Director, research staff)
elsie.zhang@aiva.com.cn

Visiting lecturers: Norman Cherry, Elena Martinelli, Frank Chai, Nanzi.
Previous teachers: Lisa Juen, Alice Bo-wen Chang, Ronshane Liang.

Courses

Pre-Master Programme in Jewellery 2019-2020

15Sep2019 - 30May2020

DEADLINE: 14/Sep/2019

Tags: Conceptual , Technics
Management person: Jian Leng

The programme aims to provide learners with: not only an introduction to the field of contemporary jewellery in the area of skill development, research and visual practice; but also individual approach to contemporary jewellery in terms of self-development, aesthetic understanding and practical making through structured projects that are based on creative problem-solving, application of innovative approaches, integration of cultural issues and evaluation of research and investigation materials. Tutorials feedbacks to support learning experiences as well as career goals and specialist advice. We have the most supportive environment with access to professional jewellery studio, library, gallery space and lecture room.

Entry requirement
Our pre-Master programme is a one-year full time course for students who are willing to improve their skills and language ability. Especially suit for students holding a bachelor’s degree in Jewellery or related subjects, with a corresponding main subject and competency profile, will be granted direct admission. Applicants should submit an art portfolio of creative work and be interviewed.

Language requirement of enrolment in this pre-master programme
IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 min in all bands

This is a one- year full time pre-master progamme.

For more information click here.

Pre-BA Foundation Programme in Jewellery

15Sep2019 - 30May2020

DEADLINE: 14/Sep/2019

Tags: Conceptual , Technics
Management person: Jian Leng

This programme builds on the students’ prior experience gained at Secondary Education Level to develop students’ critical awareness and understanding of the opportunities for further study in art, craft and design. The skills already acquired are linked with new ideas and challenges, which extend students’ art and design practice, critical thinking, learning and independence, enabling them to demonstrate a full understanding of the application of art and design of jewellery, relevant to their chosen curriculum area and career choice; ensures a full range of teaching expertise and learning opportunities are provided which are necessary for student awareness of the demands of art and design, and recognition of the common principles and distinctive characteristics of the eight curriculum areas; innovates its teaching and delivery, regularly identifying specific expertise and areas of improvement for each of the eight curriculum areas whilst ensuring that the core, interpretative function of translating student abilities into realisable goals is achieved.

Entry requirements
For students who complete the full high school diploma.
The foundation programme ‘Pre-BA’ is only accessible once you have passed the aptitude test and interview.

Language requirement of enrolment in this pre-BA programme
IELTS 5.5 with 5.0 min in all bands

For more information click here.