The mission of the Faculty of Fine Arts of Brno University of Technology (hereinafter “FFA BUT” or “the Faculty”) is to be a vibrant, open and inclusive space for the development of talent, in which critical thinking, freedom of expression and responsibility form the foundation of academic identity. As an art faculty grounded in liberal values, we see art and design as distinctive ways of knowing and as vital means of reflecting on, interpreting and shaping the world, of articulating personal and universal values, and of creating tools that support the prosperity and resilience of human communities and of the more-than-human natural world.

FFA BUT provides education across all three cycles of higher education – in Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in fine art and design and in a doctoral programme focused on research in art and design. In developing its degree programmes, the Faculty will further strengthen the international dimension of education, in particular by expanding English-taught provision, widening its network of international partnerships, promoting the mutual recognition of studies and diplomas, and supporting the mobility of students and staff.

The educational mission of FFA BUT rests on the conviction that art and design are of fundamental importance to society, while also being fields supported by established professional networks and structures, and offering genuine career prospects. The Faculty therefore shapes and continually updates its curriculum so that graduates acquire up-to-date knowledge and competences, develop a clear sense of professional direction and a commitment to continued development, and ground their future practice in shared values and ethical standards. At the same time, we emphasise the role of art and design as autonomous forms of knowledge and contribute to the ongoing development of the field of artistic research.

In its creative and research activities, the Faculty’s long-term priority is to provide a stable and stimulating environment in which outstanding work in art, design and related areas of research can emerge. The Faculty supports projects that generate new knowledge and command recognition nationally and internationally, thereby strengthening its position as a centre of forward-looking creative practice, critical thinking and innovative approaches. We will develop the Faculty’s research role while preserving the distinctive character of an art school in which scientific and artistic research are closely interwoven with creative practice and education.

It is through this interconnection of education, research and artistic practice, together with responsible engagement with society, that the distinctive character of FFA BUT takes shape. The Faculty will strive not only for artistic and scholarly excellence, but also for the engagement and critical awareness that allow the very notion of excellence to be continually re-examined and revised. In this openness to the challenges of the present, we see the Faculty’s vital role within the technical university, the local community and society as a whole.

[ FFA BUT Strategic Plan 2026–2030 ]