VCVAA SCHOLARSHIP: EMPOWERING THE YOUNG GENERATION’S POTENTIAL

About us - Vietnam Contemporary Visual Arts Academy

With a mission to enhance awareness of the importance of art education and accompany global citizens in nurturing and exploring the potential of independent creative thinking and innovation, Vietnam Contemporary Visual Arts Academy (VCVAA) was established with the vision of becoming the leading system providing high-quality visual arts education programs in Vietnam for students aged 5 to 18. Valuing the philosophy of creative education and artistic capacity development, VCVAA believes that visual arts are a language and a human need, and an essential part of holistic child development. VCVAA, as an integral part of the complete creative education ecosystem of Embassy Education, is positioned as the top institution that offers learning and training opportunities that meet the standards for studying abroad at world-renowned art and design schools, promising to provide an inspiring artistic space that offers a comprehensive experience for the sustainable art community.

VCVAA Scholarship - The key to holistic artistic development

VCVAA Scholarship is one of the prestigious scholarship programs at the Vietnam Contemporary Visual Arts Academy, designed to provide opportunities for students to access high-quality visual arts courses and maximize their creative and expressive abilities while exploring the creative potential in the field of arts. As the first academy in Vietnam to collaborate with the short-term educational program from the University of Fine Arts London (UALSC) – the most prestigious art and design university in Europe, and with the strategic partnership and professional consultation from the Vietnam Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS), the value that VCVAA Scholarship brings goes beyond the opportunity for students to access visual arts; it is an important stepping stone that brings young talent closer to leading universities and art colleges in the world in the field of arts. Furthermore, the scholarship is available to the entire diverse range of educational programs at VCVAA, including both short-term and long-term courses, thereby providing a significant advantage for students who wish to develop their creative abilities. Moreover, the VCVAA Scholarship is an opportunity for students to participate, exchange, and learn from an inspired and energetic artistic community, thereby enhancing multidimensional thinking skills and developing professional relationships in the field of arts.

The scholarship is available for

LONG-TERM COURSE - VISUAL ARTS EXPERIENCE

The Visual Arts Experience class helps enhance experiential learning and develop confidence in creativity and expression for children aged 5 to 8, through various visual art media such as drawing, painting, printmaking, handicrafts, 3D sculpture, etc. The teaching method and learning environment focus on stimulating imagination, experimental thinking, and supporting the development of social-emotional and language skills for children.

LONG-TERM COURSE - FOUNDATION IN VISUAL ARTS

The Visual Arts Foundation class helps enhance experiential learning and develop confidence in creativity and expression for children aged 8 to 12+, through various visual art media such as drawing, painting, printmaking, handicrafts, 3D sculpture, etc. The teaching method and learning environment focus on stimulating imagination, experimental thinking, and supporting the development of social-emotional and language skills for children.

SHORT-TERM COURSE - POURING ACRYLIC

This course offers students the opportunity to explore and practice liquid acrylic painting – an emotionally rich and spontaneous art form that requires perseverance and creativity. Throughout the course, students will experiment to understand materials and develop knowledge and techniques. Each student will complete 5 artworks during the course.

SHORT-TERM COURSE - THINKING WITH A LINE

This course presents artistic challenges that enhance observational thinking, reasoning skills, and design and sculpting abilities for students aged 8 to 11. In this course, students will experiment and develop techniques in line printing using cardboard, color painting with brushes, and creating themed design patterns. The course is designed based on Cathy Weisman Topal’s curriculum “Thinking with a Line,” published by Davis Publications.

SHORT-TERM COURSE - PHOTOGRAPHY

This course provides an opportunity to connect with oneself and the environment through photography. In this course, students will learn and experiment with shooting using a regular digital camera or a smartphone (Point and Shoot – PnS) under the guidance and feedback of the teacher.

SHORT-TERM COURSE - CLAY POTTERY

This course provides an opportunity to explore self-connection and three-dimensional modeling with fired clay for students. Throughout the course, students are continuously guided by teachers to experiment and combine imagination with sculpting skills based on themes. Students will gain basic knowledge of clay and the process of creating a finished product from ideation to completion. Students will complete five artworks during the course.

Different value levels of VCVAA Scholarships

All outstanding contestants who achieve awards in the WE IN ME 2023 Art Contest will be awarded VCVAA scholarship, a valuable reward aimed at encouraging and supporting the artistic development of young talents.

VCVAA scholarships are divided into different value levels to provide opportunities for many students to access high-quality visual art education programs. The scholarship levels include:

• 2,000,000 VND Scholarship: for young students who have a desire to learn and develop in the arts but lack the financial ability to cover tuition and other expenses.

• 5,000,000 VND Scholarship: for talented and passionate young students who wish to develop their skills and access specialized art courses.

• 10,000,000 VND Scholarship: for students with excellent academic achievements, artistic potential, and a need to access in-depth visual art courses to enhance their skills and expertise.

• 20,000,000 VND Scholarship: for outstanding students with exceptional artistic abilities, a desire for development, and access to art training programs at leading universities and colleges worldwide.

Application and Scholarship confirmation process

1. Submitting the application: Students submit their applications to the Admissions department of VCVAA. The application includes:

a. Personal information

b. Certificates from VCVAA and UALSC

c. VCVAA scholarship

2. Scholarship confirmation: When receiving the application, VCVAA will verify the student’s information and contact them for further discussion and class arrangements.

3. Enrollment confirmation: Students confirm their enrollment in the class and commence the course at VCVAA.