A wide variety of segments of the population study at ZNUI: pensioners, disabled people, prisoners, housewives, teachers, doctors, etc. The University welcomes everyone who wants to engage in creativity, regardless of education, main profession, place of residence and special training, both citizens of the Russian Federation and residents of near and far abroad.
The University carries out its activities in the form of full-time and part-time education using individual consulting methods using distance educational technologies. Standard development period educational programs from 4 to 12 months.
Training at ZNUI is conducted in Russian, on-the-job, without a call to Moscow, according to educational materials, provided by the University, as well as via the Internet.
Modern correspondence courses are designed for those who want to take the first step towards success and improve their professional level or qualifications. Graduates of the University can independently engage in creative activities, work as leaders in amateur art groups, join creative unions, associations, etc. Today, the University is the center for the development of amateur art in Russia.
Thousands of talented people have attended the ZNUI school. ZNUI graduates can be found anywhere in the world. Their names went down in the history of Russian and world art.
The Correspondence People's University of Arts invites everyone, regardless of education, age and place of residence, to the faculties:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Faculty of Theater Arts
- Faculty of Musical Arts
- Faculty of Photo-Video Art
Correspondence People's University of Arts- a rare, unique educational institution that has no analogues either in Russia or abroad, has proven its necessity and demand, both in difficult times and in years of relative prosperity. Truly national, organically connected with all regions of the country, ZNUI occupies an important place in the public life of Russia.
How it all began
The history of the university begins in 1934, when at the Central House of Folk Arts named after. N.K. Krupskaya organizes correspondence courses for everyone who wants to learn how to draw. The idea of distance learning was already in the air then. The 20-30s in the USSR literally became a boom in amateur creativity.
Classes did not stop during the Great Patriotic War, and after the war theater and photo-video departments were opened. In 1960, the courses were renamed the State Correspondence People's University of Arts. He was extremely popular. The number of students reached 18 thousand.
Over the seventy-year history of its existence, the university has accumulated rich funds, which allows it not only to organize exhibitions, but also to participate in the creation of museums. In particular, using these funds, the country's first Museum of Amateur Art of the Peoples of the RSFSR was created in Suzdal.
Teachers who remained in history
The first to take part in the creation of the educational institution were enthusiastic teachers: F. Gotsuk, O. Lozan, F. Roginsky, G. Nazarevskaya, E. Potekhina and others. Students sent them work completed on educational assignments, and they, in turn, gave them written advice.
Gradually, with the assistance of famous artists K. Yuon, I. Mashkov, A. Osmerkin, B. Yakovlev, G. Ryazhsky, the teaching methodology was improved: one-time consultations gave way to a consistent educational process. The following recognized authorities also helped this endeavor: I. Grabar, S. Gerasimov, K. Petrov-Vodkin, B. Ioganson, R. Falk.
It was necessary to take into account that the students were adults, mature people, less flexible and pliable than children. Among them there were people with mental disorders and prisoners, who all the more needed a special approach that did not tolerate harsh interference or an arrogant tone.
The color of Soviet fine art, which stood at the origins of a new, truly all-encompassing form of education, subsequently gave excellent and largely unexpected results.
At all the most significant exhibitions of amateur artists, which were successfully held both here and abroad, it was usually the students of the People's University who set the tone. Plasterer P. Leonov, housewife A. Tyapkina, stove maker I. Selivanov, carpenter S. Stepanov, pensioners E. Milts and N. Rzhevsky turned out to be wonderful artists, and, perhaps unexpectedly for themselves, they all achieved universal recognition. Articles and even books have been written about them, films have been made, reproductions of their paintings have been published in magazines, and, finally, they have taken their rightful place in the World Encyclopedia of Naive Art.
The main wealth is traditions, vast and unique teaching experience, our own original teaching methods with its special individual and trusting form of relationship between teacher and student.
History of the Correspondence People's University of Arts (ZNUI)
With the Central House of Folk Arts in existence since 1929. In 1934, N.K. Krupskaya organized correspondence courses for everyone who wanted to learn to draw. This, at first glance, incredible idea of distance learning, as they say, was in the air and worried the minds of the creative intelligentsia.
The 20-30s literally became a boom in amateur creativity. If we take into account the vastness of the country and the impossibility of otherwise helping amateur artists living far from any cultural centers, it becomes clear how relevant and noble this idea was.
It was practically carried out by the pioneers in this unprecedented task, enthusiastic teachers: F. Gotsuk, O. Lozan, F. Roginsky, G. Nazarevskaya, E. Potekhina and others. Students sent them work completed on educational assignments - they, in turn, , gave them written advice.
Gradually, with the assistance of famous artists who also lead teaching activities (K. Yuon, I. Mashkov, A. Osmerkin, B. Yakovlev, G. Ryazhsky), the teaching methodology is changing and improving: one-time consultations give way to a consistent educational process.
The following recognized authorities also helped this endeavor: I. Grabar, S. Gerasimov, K. Petrov-Vodkin, B. Ioganson, R. Falk.
The color of Soviet fine art, which stood at the origins of a new, truly all-encompassing form of education, subsequently gave excellent and largely unexpected results. Thus, the slogan “Art to the masses!” was successfully implemented in practice.
It was necessary to take into account that the students were adults, mature people, less flexible and pliable than children. Among them there were people with mental disorders and prisoners, who all the more needed a special approach that did not tolerate harsh interference or an arrogant tone.
A special, friendly and warm atmosphere was formed that attracted people and helped even the very shy to find their own themes, their own style.
Classes did not stop during the Great Patriotic War, and after the war theater and photo-video departments were opened. In 1960, the courses were renamed the State Correspondence People's University of Arts. He was extremely popular. The number of students reached 18 thousand.
Over the seventy-year history of its existence, the university has accumulated rich funds, which allows it not only to organize exhibitions but also to participate in the creation of museums. In particular, using these funds, the country's first Museum of Amateur Art of the Peoples of the RSFSR was created in Suzdal.
But the main wealth is still the traditions themselves, vast and unique pedagogical experience, our own original teaching methods with its special individual and trusting form of relationship between teacher and student.
At all the most significant exhibitions of amateur artists, which were successfully held both here and abroad, it was usually the students of the People's University who set the tone. Plasterer P. Leonov, housewife A. Tyapkina, stove maker I. Selivanov, carpenter S. Stepanov, pensioners E. Milts and N. Rzhevsky turned out to be wonderful artists, and, perhaps unexpectedly for themselves, they all achieved universal recognition. Articles and even books have been written about them, films have been made, reproductions of their paintings have been published in magazines, and, finally, they have taken their rightful place in the World Encyclopedia of Naive Art.
However, this is not a happy accident and is not an exception - their work stands in line with the work of many other equally talented people who went through the ZNUI school.
Conditions of study at PYEB
Enrollment is carried out upon payment of the course without entrance exams, throughout the year.
Everyone is accepted, regardless of education, main profession, place of residence and age /upon reaching 14 years old/.
Enrollment is made within a month after receipt of tuition fees.
Tuition fees for citizens living in neighboring countries (CIS) - 150% of the cost of the paid course. Tuition fees for citizens living in non-CIS countries, as well as for foreign citizens, including those living in Moscow - 1,500 rubles. per month. Payment should be made in rubles to the University bank account.
Integration into an existing program occurs based on the results of the introductory work or interview. Everyone is welcome to the first stage of the course. You can express your individual wishes related to your professional or personal interests.
Education at the university is conducted in Russian, on the job, without being called to Moscow, using educational materials sent by the university. Teaching aids are sent by simple parcel post.
As you master the chosen program, you complete tasks that help you monitor your progress in your work. You receive written advice from the teacher.
Each task is given one month to complete, including shipping time. test work. Delay in completing academic assignments is allowed only for a valid reason for a period of no more than 3 months and without extending the total period of study.
A person in prison can become a ZNUI student. In this case, the deadline for submitting work may be adjusted.
Test papers are sent by students to the university address using simple parcels. Postal messages not paid for by students will not be redeemed. Types of postal items such as valuables and registered parcels that require the teacher’s personal appearance at the post office are not allowed.
Residents of Moscow and the Moscow region can receive face-to-face and individual consultations from a teacher at advisory departments for fine, theatrical and photo-video arts.
If a student, due to personal circumstances, is unable to receive paid consultations in whole or in part, he cannot claim a refund of the fee he paid or participate in courses at another time. If the study schedule is not followed, an additional fee will be charged for each consultation provided at the prices at the time of receipt.
Upon completion of training ZNUI
You receive a Certificate of Correspondence People's University of Arts.
Address: 101990, Russia, Moscow, Armyansky lane, 13, ZNUI
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