The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Applied Art Studies) program is a four-year undergraduate program that explores the integration of art, craft, and design in contemporary contexts. The program emphasizes creative experimentation, material exploration, and interdisciplinary approaches, enabling students to develop unique artistic expressions that can be applied across diverse creative fields.

Positioned between fine art and design, the program encourages students to engage with cultural heritage while reinterpreting it through innovative and contemporary perspectives. Through studio-based practice and critical inquiry, students develop both conceptual and practical skills, preparing them to become artists, designers, and creative practitioners in the evolving creative industries.

Study Plan

Year 1: establishes essential art fundamentals. Students take core courses in Design I, Drawing I, and Basic Studio I to develop visual literacy and technical skills. They also explore Basic Printmaking and Basic Textile to gain initial exposure to different applied art mediums, alongside general education requirements like English in the Digital Era.
Year 2: focuses on developing core artistic competencies. Students deepen their understanding of composition, refine their drawing skills, and study the historical context of art through History of Art in Thailand and Western Art History. This year also marks the beginning of specialization, as students start their chosen "Compulsory Elective" track in one of five areas: Applied Painting, Applied Sculpture, Applied Printmaking, Applied Thai Art, or Textile Art.
Year 3: integrates theory with advanced practice and professional preparation. Students take courses in Aesthetics, Thai Folk Art, and Art Criticism, while continuing their specialized track. A key component is the Applied Art Project, a major work that allows students to develop their individual creative direction. They also gain practical industry experience through the Practical Training internship.
Year 4: is dedicated to synthesis and the creation of a culminating work. The first semester focuses on Art Thesis Preparation, where students develop their research and project proposal. The final semester is devoted to the Art Thesis, an independent capstone project where students produce a comprehensive body of work and a written report, demonstrating their accumulated skills, conceptual depth, and individual artistic voice.

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Admissions (TCAS System)

Admission is conducted through the TCAS (Thai University Central Admission System), which consists of four rounds: Portfolio, Quota, Admission, and Direct Admission.

The Faculty places strong emphasis on Round 1: Portfolio, which is the primary selection pathway for the Applied Art Studies program. Applicants are evaluated based on their portfolio, academic performance, and interview, with particular focus on creativity, artistic exploration, and the ability to develop original ideas.

Applications for the Portfolio round typically open in October, with detailed requirements announced annually on the University’s official admissions website.

Tuition Fees

22,000 Baht / Semester