Faculty of Arts (FA)

The Faculty of Arts at Saint Petersburg University of Science and Technology is a prestigious institution for education and research in the fields of visual, performing, and applied arts.

The faculty offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in different majors including of:

  • Painting: This major focuses on the development of artistic skills and expression through the medium of painting. Students learn how to use various techniques, materials, and styles of painting, such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, and abstract.
  • Graphic Design: This major covers the principles and practices of creating visual communication and design using digital tools and platforms. Students learn how to design logos, posters, websites, apps, and other digital products that are aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly.
  • Sculpture: This major teaches the art and craft of creating three-dimensional forms and structures using various materials, such as clay, metal, wood, and stone. Students learn how to sculpt, carve, mold, and cast objects and figures for various purposes and genres, such as realism, surrealism, and installation.
  • Photography: This major explores the art and science of capturing and manipulating images using cameras and software. Students learn how to take, edit, and print photographs for various fields and genres, such as journalism, fashion, nature, and art.
  • Ceramic Design: This major deals with the design and production of ceramic objects and products using clay and other materials. Students learn how to shape, fire, and glaze pottery, tiles, and other ceramic items for functional and decorative purposes.
  • Music: This major covers the theory and practice of creating and performing music using various instruments, genres, and styles. Students learn how to play, compose, arrange, and record music for solo and ensemble performances, as well as for film, theater, and other media.
  • Dance: This major focuses on the expression and communication of emotions and ideas through body movements and gestures. Students learn how to choreograph, perform, and teach various forms and styles of dance, such as ballet, contemporary, jazz, and folk.
  • Theater: This major covers the art and craft of creating and staging theatrical performances using various elements, such as script, direction, acting, lighting, sound, and costume. Students learn how to write, direct, act, and produce plays and musicals for various audiences and venues.
  • Film Production and Media: This major covers the production and distribution of films and other media using various technologies and platforms. Students learn how to write, direct, shoot, edit, and market films and videos for various purposes and genres, such as documentary, fiction, animation, and experimental.
  • Fashion Design: This major covers the design and creation of clothing and accessories using various fabrics, materials, and techniques. Students learn how to sketch, sew, and style garments and accessories for various occasions and markets, such as casual, formal, and haute couture.
  • Interior Design: This major covers the design and decoration of indoor spaces using various elements, such as furniture, lighting, color, and texture. Students learn how to plan, design, and execute interior projects for various clients and settings, such as residential, commercial, and institutional.
  • Industrial Design: This major covers the design and development of products and systems using various methods, such as research, prototyping, and testing. Students learn how to design, model, and evaluate products and systems for various functions and users, such as consumer, medical, and environmental.
  • Art History: This major covers the study and analysis of art and its historical and cultural contexts. Students learn how to examine, interpret, and critique various forms and styles of art, such as painting, sculpture, photography, and architecture, from different periods and regions, such as ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary.
  • Architecture: This major covers the design and construction of buildings and structures using various principles, such as aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. Students learn how to plan, design, and build buildings and structures for various purposes and environments, such as residential, commercial, and urban.

In addition to the degree programs, the faculty also offers a range of professional and educational programs that provide international certification and diploma in various aspects of arts, such as painting, graphic design, sculpture, photography, ceramic design, music, dance, theater, film production, fashion design, interior design, industrial design, and architecture. These programs are designed to enhance the skills and competencies of students and professionals who want to pursue careers or further studies in the arts industry. The programs are:

  • International Certification of Painting Elementary Level: This program introduces the basic concepts and skills of painting, such as color theory, composition, and perspective. The program also covers the fundamentals of painting, such as brushwork, blending, and shading.
  • International Certification of Painting Intermediate Level: This program builds on the elementary level and covers more advanced topics and techniques of painting, such as light and shadow, texture, and depth. The program also covers more aspects of painting, such as still life, landscape, and portrait.
  • International Diploma in Painting: This program is the highest level of certification and diploma in painting, and it requires the completion of a portfolio and a project. The program covers the professional standards and practices of painting, such as style, expression, and critique. The program also covers the specialized fields and genres of painting, such as abstract, impressionist, and surreal.
  • International Certification of Graphic Design Elementary Level: This program introduces the basic concepts and skills of graphic design, such as typography, layout, and hierarchy. The program also covers the fundamentals of graphic design, such as logo, poster, and website design.
  • International Certification of Graphic Design Intermediate Level: This program builds on the elementary level and covers more advanced topics and techniques of graphic design, such as color, contrast, and alignment. The program also covers more aspects of graphic design, such as app, infographic, and animation design.
  • International Diploma in Graphic Design: This program is the highest level of certification and diploma in graphic design, and it requires the completion of a portfolio and a project. The program covers the professional standards and practices of graphic design, such as branding, identity, and communication. The program also covers the specialized fields and genres of graphic design, such as social media, editorial, and packaging design.
  • International Certification of Sculpture Elementary Level: This program introduces the basic concepts and skills of sculpture, such as form, volume, and balance. The program also covers the fundamentals of sculpture, such as modeling, carving, and molding.
  • International Certification of Sculpture Intermediate Level: This program builds on the elementary level and covers more advanced topics and techniques of sculpture, such as texture, movement, and expression. The program also covers more aspects of sculpture, such as casting, welding, and installation.
  • International Diploma in Sculpture: This program is the highest level of certification and diploma in sculpture, and it requires the completion of a portfolio and a project. The program covers the professional standards and practices of sculpture, such as style, concept, and critique. The program also covers the specialized fields and genres of sculpture, such as realism, abstract, and kinetic.
  • International Certification of Photography Elementary Level: This program introduces the basic concepts and skills of photography, such as camera settings, exposure, and focus. The program also covers the fundamentals of photography, such as framing, lighting, and composition.
  • International Certification of Photography Intermediate Level: This program builds on the elementary level and covers more advanced topics and techniques of photography, such as lenses, filters, and modes. The program also covers more aspects of photography, such as editing, printing, and sharing.
  • International Diploma in Photography: This program is the highest level of certification and diploma in photography, and it requires the completion of a portfolio and a project. The program covers the professional standards and practices of photography, such as style, theme, and critique. The program also covers the specialized fields and genres of photography, such as photojournalism, fashion, nature, and art.
  • International Certification of Ceramic Design Elementary Level: This program introduces the basic concepts and skills of ceramic design, such as clay types, properties, and preparation. The program also covers the fundamentals of ceramic design, such as shaping, firing, and glazing.
  • International Certification of Ceramic Design Intermediate Level: This program builds on the elementary level and covers more advanced topics and techniques of ceramic design, such as slip, engobe, and underglaze. The program also covers more aspects of ceramic design, such as pottery, tile, and sculpture.
  • International Diploma in Ceramic Design: This program is the highest level of certification and diploma in ceramic design, and it requires the completion of a portfolio and a project. The program covers the professional standards and practices of ceramic design, such as style, function, and critique. The program also covers the specialized fields and genres of ceramic design, such as porcelain, stoneware, and earthenware.
  • International Certification of Music Elementary Level: This program introduces the basic concepts and skills of music, such as notation, rhythm, and melody. The program also covers the fundamentals of music, such as scales, chords, and intervals.
  • International Certification of Music Intermediate Level: This program builds on the elementary level and covers more advanced topics and techniques of music, such as harmony, modulation, and transposition. The program also covers more aspects of music, such as genres, styles, and forms.
  • International Diploma in Music: This program is the highest level of certification and diploma in music, and it requires the completion of a portfolio and a project. The program covers the professional standards and practices of music, such as composition, arrangement, and performance. The program also covers the specialized fields and genres of music, such as classical, jazz, and pop.
  • International Certification of Dance Elementary Level: This program introduces the basic concepts and skills of dance, such as posture, alignment, and coordination. The program also covers the fundamentals of dance, such as rhythm, tempo, and pattern.
  • International Certification of Dance Intermediate Level: This program builds on the elementary level and covers more advanced topics and techniques of dance, such as expression, improvisation, and choreography. The program also covers more aspects of dance, such as genres, styles, and cultures.
  • International Diploma in Dance: This program is the highest level of certification and diploma in dance, and it requires the completion of a portfolio and a project. The program covers the professional standards and practices of dance, such as performance, teaching, and critique. The program also covers the specialized fields and genres of dance, such as ballet, contemporary, jazz, and folk.
  • International Certification of Theater Elementary Level: This program introduces the basic concepts and skills of theater, such as script, direction, acting, lighting, sound, and costume. The program also covers the fundamentals of theater, such as dialogue, character, and plot.
  • International Certification of Theater Intermediate Level: This program builds on the elementary level and covers more advanced topics and techniques of theater, such as staging, blocking, and improvisation. The program also covers more aspects of theater, such as genres, styles, and forms.
  • International Diploma in Theater: This program is the highest level of certification and diploma in theater, and it requires the completion of a portfolio and a project. The program covers the professional standards and practices of theater, such as writing, directing, acting, and producing. The program also covers the specialized fields and genres of theater, such as comedy, tragedy, musical, and experimental.
  • International Certification of Film Production Elementary Level: This program introduces the basic concepts and skills of film production, such as camera settings, exposure, and focus. The program also covers the fundamentals of film production, such as framing, lighting, and composition.
  • International Certification of Film Production Intermediate Level: This program builds on the elementary level and covers more advanced topics and techniques of film production, such as lenses, filters, and modes. The program also covers more aspects of film production, such as editing, sound, and color.
  • International Diploma in Film Production and Media: This program is the highest level of certification and diploma in film production and media, and it requires the completion of a portfolio and a project. The program covers the professional standards and practices of film production and media, such as writing, directing, shooting, editing, and marketing. The program also covers the specialized fields and genres of film production and media, such as documentary, fiction, animation, and experimental.
  • International Certification of Fashion Design Elementary Level: This program introduces the basic concepts and skills of fashion design, such as sketching, sewing, and styling. The program also covers the fundamentals of fashion design, such as fabrics, materials, and techniques.
  • International Certification of Fashion Design Intermediate Level: This program builds on the elementary level and covers more advanced topics and techniques of fashion design, such as draping, pattern making, and embellishment. The program also covers more aspects of fashion design, such as trends, markets, and collections.
  • International Diploma in Fashion Design: This program is the highest level of certification and diploma in fashion design, and it requires the completion of a portfolio and a project. The program covers the professional standards and practices of fashion design, such as design, production, and presentation. The program also covers the specialized fields and genres of fashion design, such as casual, formal, and haute couture.
  • International Certification of Interior Design Elementary Level: This program introduces the basic concepts and skills of interior design, such as furniture, lighting, color, and texture. The program also covers the fundamentals of interior design, such as space, function, and style.
  • International Certification of Interior Design Intermediate Level: This program builds on the elementary level and covers more advanced topics and techniques of interior design, such as layout, proportion, and harmony. The program also covers more aspects of interior design, such as materials, accessories, and trends.
  • International Diploma in Interior Design: This program is the highest level of certification and diploma in interior design, and it requires the completion of a portfolio and a project. The program covers the professional standards and practices of interior design, such as planning, design, and execution. The program also covers the specialized fields and genres of interior design, such as residential, commercial, and institutional.
  • International Certification of Industrial Design Elementary Level: This program introduces the basic concepts and skills of industrial design, such as sketching, modeling, and prototyping. The program also covers the fundamentals of industrial design, such as form, function, and user.
  • International Certification of Industrial Design Intermediate Level: This program builds on the elementary level and covers more advanced topics and techniques of industrial design, such as research, testing, and evaluation. The program also covers more aspects of industrial design, such as ergonomics, aesthetics, and sustainability.
  • International Diploma in Industrial Design: This program is the highest level of certification and diploma in industrial design, and it requires the completion of a portfolio and a project. The program covers the professional standards and practices of industrial design, such as design, development, and production. The program also covers the specialized fields and genres of industrial design, such as consumer, medical, and environmental.
  • International Certification of Architecture Elementary Level: This program introduces the basic concepts and skills of architecture, such as drawing, modeling, and rendering. The program also covers the fundamentals of architecture, such as structure, geometry, and material.
  • International Certification of Architecture Intermediate Level: This program builds on the elementary level and covers more advanced topics and techniques of architecture, such as analysis, synthesis, and optimization. The program also covers more aspects of architecture, such as history, theory, and culture.
  • International Diploma in Architecture: This program is the highest level of certification and diploma in architecture, and it requires the completion of a portfolio and a project. The program covers the professional standards and practices of architecture, such as design, construction, and management. The program also covers the specialized fields and genres of architecture, such as residential, commercial, and urban.
Program CodeProgramDuration
1BFAPBachelor of Fine Arts in Painting (BFAP)
2BFAGDBachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (BFAGD)
3BFASBachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture (BFAS)
4BFAPHBachelor of Fine Arts in Photography (BFAPH)
5BFACDBachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramic Design (BFACD)
6BFAMBachelor of Fine Arts in Music (BFAM)
7BFADBachelor of Fine Arts in Dance (BFAD)
8BFATBachelor of Fine Arts in Theater (BFAT)
9BFAFMBachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production and Media (BFAFM)
10BFAFDBachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design (BFAFD)
11BFAIDBachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (BFAID)
12BFAINDBachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design (BFAIND)
13BAAHBachelor of Arts in Art History (BAAH)
14MFAPMaster of Fine Arts in Painting (MFAP)
15MFAGDMaster of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (MFAGD)
16MFASMaster of Fine Arts in Sculpture (MFAS)
17MFAPHMaster of Fine Arts in Photography (MFAPH)
18MFACDMaster of Fine Arts in Ceramic Design (MFACD)
19MFAMMaster of Fine Arts in Music (MFAM)
20MFADMaster of Fine Arts in Dance (MFAD)
21MFATMaster of Fine Arts in Theater (MFAT)
22MFAFMMaster of Fine Arts in Film Production and Media (MFAFM)
23MFAFDMaster of Fine Arts in Fashion Design (MFAFD)
24MFAIDMaster of Fine Arts in Interior Design (MFAID)
25MFAINDMaster of Fine Arts in Industrial Design (MFAIND)
26MAAHMaster of Arts in Art History (MAAH)
27FAP PhDPh.D. of Fine Arts in Painting (FAP PhD)
28FAGD PhDPh.D. of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (FAGD PhD)
29FAS PhDPh.D. of Fine Arts in Sculpture (FAS PhD)
30FAPH PhDPh.D. of Fine Arts in Photography (FAPH PhD)
31FACD PhDPh.D. of Fine Arts in Ceramic Design (FACD PhD)
32FAM PhDPh.D. of Fine Arts in Music (FAM PhD)
33FAD PhDPh.D. of Fine Arts in Dance (FAD PhD)
34FAT PhDPh.D. of Fine Arts in Theater (FAT PhD)
35FAFM PhDPh.D. of Fine Arts in Film Production and Media (FAFM PhD)
36FAFD PhDPh.D. of Fine Arts in Fashion Design (FAFD PhD)
37ID PhDPh.D. of Fine Arts in Interior Design (ID PhD)
38IND PhDPh.D. of Fine Arts in Industrial Design (IND PhD)
39AAH PhDPh.D. of Arts in Art History (AAH PhD)
40ICPAEInternational Certification of Painting Elementary Level (ICPAE)
41ICPAIInternational Certification of Painting Intermediate Level (ICPAI)
42IDPInternational Diploma in Painting (IDP)
43ICGDEInternational Certification of Graphic Design Elementary Level (ICGDE)
44ICGDIInternational Certification of Graphic Design Intermediate Level (ICGDI)
45IDGDInternational Diploma in Graphic Design (IDGD)
46ICSEInternational Certification of Sculpture Elementary Level (ICSE)
47ICSIInternational Certification of Sculpture Intermediate Level (ICSI)
48IDSInternational Diploma in Sculpture (IDS)
49ICPHEInternational Certification of Photography Elementary Level (ICPHE)
50ICPHIInternational Certification of Photography Intermediate Level (ICPHI)
51IDPHInternational Diploma in Photography (IDPH)
52ICCDEInternational Certification of Ceramic Design Elementary Level (ICCDE)
53ICCDIInternational Certification of Ceramic Design Intermediate Level (ICCDI)
54IDCDInternational Diploma in Ceramic Design (IDCD)
55ICMEInternational Certification of Music Elementary Level (ICME)
56ICMIInternational Certification of Music Intermediate Level (ICMI)
57IDMInternational Diploma in Music (IDM)
58ICDEInternational Certification of Dance Elementary Level (ICDE)
59ICDIInternational Certification of Dance Intermediate Level (ICDI)
60IDDInternational Diploma in Dance (IDD)
61ICTEInternational Certification of Theater Elementary Level (ICTE)
62ICTIInternational Certification of Theater Intermediate Level (ICTI)
63IDTInternational Diploma in Theater (IDT)
64ICFPEInternational Certification of Film Production Elementary Level (ICFPE)
65ICFPIInternational Certification of Film Production Intermediate Level (ICFPI)
66IDFMInternational Diploma in Film Production and Media (IDFM)
67ICFDEInternational Certification of Fashion Design Elementary Level (ICFDE)
68ICFDIInternational Certification of Fashion Design Intermediate Level (ICFDI)
69IDFDInternational Diploma in Fashion Design (IDFD)
70ICIDEInternational Certification of Interior Design Elementary Level (ICIDE)
71ICIDIInternational Certification of Interior Design Intermediate Level (ICIDI)
72IDIDInternational Diploma in Interior Design (IDID)
73ICINDEInternational Certification of Industrial Design Elementary Level (ICINDE)
74ICINDIInternational Certification of Industrial Design Intermediate Level (ICINDI)
75IDINDInternational Diploma in Industrial Design (IDIND)
76ICAEInternational Certification of Architecture Elementary Level (ICAE)
77ICAIInternational Certification of Architecture Intermediate Level (ICAI)
78IDAInternational Diploma in Architecture (IDA)
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