ART COURSES
Prepare for art school. Strengthen your foundation.
Learn through structured, academic training in drawing and painting.
STARTING SEPTEMBER
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AT MANSARD STUDIOS
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STARTING SEPTEMBER - AT MANSARD STUDIOS -
2026 Admissions Results
“During my time teaching the official entrance preparatory class at the State Academy of Fine Arts (2025 - 2026), 100% of the course participants successfully passed their entrance exams, including three students who earned budget spots.
The curriculum at Mansard carries forward these same technical expectations and evaluation standards to help future applicants prepare with confidence.”
what courses we offer?
For students aged 15 and above - whether you're preparing for art school admission or simply looking to develop your artistic skills.
1. ADMISSION PREPARATION
SAFA
Painting, graphics
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Students aged 15 and above who are preparing for admission to the State Academy of Fine Arts of Armenia, specifically the Painting, Graphics, or Sculpture programs.
The course is also suitable for students who are not yet ready to apply but want to work toward these admission requirements in advance.
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SUBJECTS/EXAMS
Academic Drawing
Painting
CompositionWHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Object & Still-Life Study
Plaster and Classical Form Study
Advanced Human Anatomy & Figure Drawing
Academic Light & Shadow Techniques
Color Theory
Painting (Watercolor/Oil)
Perspective
Composition
RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE: 3-5 classes per week
DURATION: 2 hours each class
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SCHEDULE (2-5 Classes)
Tuesday 17:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 19:30 - 21:30
Thursday 17:00 - 19:00
Thursday 19:30 - 21:30
Saturday 11:00 - 13:00
NUACA
architecture
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Students aged 15 and above who are preparing for admission to NUACA's Architecture program.
The course is also suitable for students who are not yet ready to apply but want to build the academic drawing and creative skills required for the admission process in advance.
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SUBJECTS / EXAMS
Academic Drawing
- Plaster Bust
WHAT YOU WILL LEARNPlaster & Classical Form Study
Academic Proportion & Construction
Perspective & Spatial Understanding
Academic Light & Shadow Techniques
Geometric Form & Volumetric Drawing
Sketch Drawing
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SCHEDULE (2-5 Classes)
Tuesday 17:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 19:30 - 21:30
Thursday 17:00 - 19:00
Thursday 19:30 - 21:30
Saturday 11:00 - 13:00
nuaca/safa
design
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Students aged 15 and above preparing for admission to Design programs at NUACA or SAFAA.
The course is also suitable for students who are not applying immediately but want to develop the academic drawing skills required for design studies.
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SUBJECTS / EXAMS
Academic Drawing
Painting (for SAFAA)WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Academic drawing fundamentals
Proportion and measurement
Geometric forms and their construction
Perspective
Light, shadow, and tonal relationships
Plaster and relief studies
Still-life composition
Construction and spatial relationships
Drawing objects with different materials and surfaces
Accurate representation of form and volume
Color Theory & Painting with Watercolor (for SAFAA)
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SCHEDULE (2-5 Classes)
Tuesday 17:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 19:30 - 21:30
Thursday 17:00 - 19:00
Thursday 19:30 - 21:30
Saturday 11:00 - 13:00
2. ADULTS CLASSES
(for all levels)
FOUNDATIONS OF ART
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For students who want to build a strong foundation, improve their technique, and deepen their understanding of drawing and painting without an admission goal.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Human Anatomy
Light & Shadow
Color Theory
Perspective
Composition
Sketching
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SCHEDULE
Tuesday 19:30 - 21:30
Thursday 19:30 - 21:30
ABOUT US
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Vicat Hovhannisyan is a multidisciplinary artist with lifelong experience in art and education. She has taught at the State Academy of Fine Arts of Armenia, spent several years teaching digital drawing and developing educational content at TUMO, where she mentored hundreds of students across Armenia. She later co-founded Mansard, an independent creative hub and collaborative space dedicated to artistic exploration, learning, and innovation.
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Mansard Studios is an independent art hub founded by artist Vicat Hovhannisyan, musician Shahen Khandkaryan, and filmmaker/photographer Mikayel Petrosyan.
It serves as both a creative workspace and a community platform, regularly hosting live figure drawing sessions, exhibitions, music events, film screenings, and educational workshops.
TUITION & PLANS
ADMISSION PREPARATION
Flexible / Foundation
2 Classes / Week
60.000 ֏
Monthly
✘ Hobbyists/Beginners
✔ NUACA Applicants
Advanced
✔ SAFAA Applicants
Advanced
✘ NUACA Applicants
Beginners
✘ SAFAA Applicants
Beginners
Academy Prep for
Experienced
3 classes / Week
80.000 ֏
Monthly
✔ Hobbyists/Beginners
✔ NUACA Applicants
Advanced
✔ SAFAA Applicants
Advanced
✔ NUACA Applicants
Beginners
✘ SAFAA Applicants
Beginners
RECOMMENDED
Academy Prep
Intensive
4 classes / Week
95.000 ֏
Monthly
✔ Hobbyists/Beginners
✔ NUACA Applicants
Advanced
✔ SAFAA Applicants
Advanced
✔ NUACA Applicants
Beginners
✔ SAFAA Applicants
Beginners
Immersion
5 classes / Week
115.000 ֏
Monthly
✔ Hobbyists/Beginners
✔ NUACA Applicants
Advanced
✔ SAFAA Applicants
Advanced
✔ NUACA Applicants
Beginners
✔ SAFAA Applicants
Beginners
ADULTS CLASSES
Foundations of Art
2 classes / Week
80.000 ֏
Monthly
✔ Hobbyists/Beginners
✔ Experienced
✔ Professionals
✘ University Applicants
spots are limited
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