Our Programs: Chart Your Course in Arts & Creativity
At Blueskyy National Academy of Arts, we offer a diverse spectrum of rigorous yet flexible programs designed to ignite your passion and equip you with the skills, knowledge, and vision needed to thrive in the dynamic world of the arts. Spanning both the foundational K-12 high school level and advanced university specialization, our curriculum is built to nurture talent at every stage.
Whether you are taking your first steps into creative expression or seeking to master your chosen discipline, you’ll find a pathway here. Our approach emphasizes not only technical proficiency and craft but also critical thinking, conceptual development, and the cultivation of a unique artistic voice. Guided by our world-class faculty of practicing artists, performers, designers, and scholars, and utilizing state-of-the-art facilities, you will be challenged and supported as you embark on your creative journey. Explore our core program areas below, each offering integrated learning experiences from high school through university right here in inspiring Vienna.
Visual Arts & New Media: Shaping Vision into Reality
Category: Fine Arts, Design & Digital Creation
This comprehensive program area builds a strong foundation in visual literacy and making, evolving into sophisticated specialization. We empower students to translate their ideas into compelling visual forms, preparing them for careers as exhibiting artists, professional designers, and innovators in emerging media landscapes.
- K-12 Foundations: Students begin by mastering fundamental principles through hands-on work in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and basic design. They are introduced to art history, critical analysis, and foundational digital tools, building a versatile skill set and understanding of visual language.
- University Specialization: Building upon the foundation, university students delve deeper into specialized tracks. Options include:
- Contemporary Fine Art (Painting, Sculpture, Installation, Performance Art)
- Illustration (Traditional and Digital)
- Graphic Design & Typography
- Photography & Lens-Based Media
- Animation & Motion Graphics
- Interactive Media & UX/UI Design
- Game Art & Design
- Printmaking & Book Arts Throughout their studies, students develop a professional portfolio, participate in regular critiques, exhibit their work in our galleries and potentially external venues in Vienna, and engage directly with the city’s rich visual arts scene.
Performing Arts Conservatory: Mastering Stage Presence and Expression
Category: Music, Theatre & Dance Performance
Our Performing Arts Conservatory offers intensive, practice-based training for aspiring musicians, actors, dancers, and theatre-makers. We foster technical mastery, collaborative skills, and profound artistic expression through immersive learning experiences and frequent performance opportunities.
- K-12 Foundations: Young performers explore the fundamentals through participation in instrumental lessons, choir, orchestra/band, drama club productions, improvisation exercises, and introductory dance techniques (like ballet, jazz, or creative movement). Emphasis is placed on ensemble work, basic stagecraft, and developing confidence in expression.
- University Specialization: University students undertake rigorous training within their chosen concentration:
- Instrumental Performance (Classical, Jazz, Contemporary – various instruments)
- Vocal Arts (Opera, Musical Theatre, Recital Performance)
- Acting (Stage, Screen, Voice & Movement Methodologies)
- Directing & Playwriting
- Dance (Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Choreography, Dance Studies)
- Musical Theatre Performance
- Technical Theatre & Production Design Students benefit from individual instruction, chamber music, large ensembles, fully staged theatrical and dance productions in our dedicated performance spaces (including recital halls and theatre venues), masterclasses with visiting artists, and connections to Vienna’s legendary performing arts institutions.
Creative Industries & Arts Leadership: Bridging Artistry and Impact
Category: Arts Management, Cultural Entrepreneurship & Interdisciplinary Studies
This dynamic program area is designed for those passionate about supporting, managing, and leading within the arts and cultural sectors. It uniquely integrates deep artistic understanding with strategic management principles, leveraging our AACSB accreditation to prepare graduates for impactful leadership roles behind the scenes.
- K-12 Foundations: Students gain early exposure to the broader arts world through courses in art history and appreciation, understanding cultural institutions, basic event planning concepts, and exploring the role of arts in society. This builds context for future specialization.
- University Specialization: University students acquire the specialized knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate the creative economy:
- Arts Marketing & Communications Strategy
- Fundraising, Grant Writing & Development for Non-profits
- Arts Law, Ethics & Intellectual Property
- Cultural Policy Analysis & Advocacy
- Museum, Gallery & Collections Management
- Artist Management & Representation
- Performing Arts Producing & Event Management
- Digital Strategy & Innovation in the Arts
- Cultural Entrepreneurship & Creative Venture Development Emphasis is placed on real-world application through case studies, internships with Viennese cultural organizations, project management opportunities, and developing business plans for creative initiatives, preparing graduates to be effective and visionary leaders in galleries, theatres, orchestras, museums, arts councils, creative agencies, and their own ventures.