Faculty of Contemporary Arts, Belgrade
The Faculty of Contemporary Arts (FCA) has been a leading private faculty for contemporary applied arts and creative industries in the region for 28 years, with a tradition of excellence in education. As a member of the Creative Academic Alliance (CAA), an educational alliance, FCA offers students a unique learning experience that combines art, creative industries, and modern technologies. At FCA, contemporary artists and creative industry professionals are trained to keep pace with and shape a rapidly changing 21st-century world. Thanks to a modern teaching approach and the use of the latest technologies, students gain not only creative freedom but also a competitive edge in the job market.
FCA’s undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs are accredited and designed with the vision of delivering high-quality and efficient education, blending the traditions of art with the contemporary demands of creative industries. From the very first day, students use modern tools and technologies, from preparation and production to final concepts, acquiring practical skills that open doors to career opportunities across various fields of the creative industries—often even during their studies.
FCA professors are renowned figures from diverse fields of art and creative industries, serving as true mentors to their students. Their mission is to inspire and support students in developing their talents and acquiring the skills needed to actively engage in contemporary artistic movements and creative industries. Through numerous projects and collaborations with galleries, associations of visual and applied artists, production houses, and media companies, students gain opportunities for professional growth and valuable networking.
FCA enables students to participate in artistic events, projects, and festivals during their studies, providing them with valuable experience and helping them build professional networks in the creative industries. Upon graduation, students receive recognized diplomas and have the opportunity to earn internationally recognized Adobe and Autodesk certificates, further facilitating their employment prospects both in Serbia and abroad.
Study programs
Undergraduate academic studies
| Study program | Module | Duration | ECTS | Academic degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Arts | Painting Multimedia Arts Graphic Art Animation Design |
4 academic years | 240 | Bachelor of Visual Arts |
| Design | Interior Design Graphic Design Game Art |
3 academic years | 180 | Designer |
| Costume design / Fashion design | - | 3 academic years | 180 | Designer |
| Dramatic Arts | - | 4 academic years | 240 | Bachelor of Drama and Audiovisual Arts – Actor |
| Creative Communication | Multimedia Production Music Communication Applied Media and Content Creation |
4 academic years | 240 | Bachelor of Communication Studies |
| Creative Marketing | - | 4 academic years | 240 | Bachelor of Culture and Media Management – Marketing Manager |
| Creative Business | - | 4 academic years | 240 | Bachelor of Management |
Master academic studies
| Study program | Module | Duration | ECTS | Academic degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Arts | - | 1 academic years | 60 | Master of Visual Arts |
| Dramatic Arts | - | 1 academic years | 60 | Master of Drama and Audiovisual Arts – Actor |
| Design | Interior design Visual communications Art direction and concept design Product design |
2 academic years | 120 | Master of Design |
| Costume design | - | 2 academic years | 120 | Master of Design |
| Creative Communications | - | 1 academic years | 60 | Master of Communication Studies |
| Management in Creative Industries | - | 1 academic years | 60 | Master of Management |
Doctoral academic studies
| Study program | Duration | ECTS | Academic degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dramatic arts | 3 academic years | 180 | Doctor of Arts - Performing and Audio-Visual Arts |
| Visual Arts | 3 academic years | 180 | Doctor of Arts - Visual Arts |
| Design | 3 academic years | 180 | Doctor of Arts - Applied Arts and Design |
