During my study year at Baca Foundation, the most beneficial aspect was the cultivation of independence. Unlike relying solely on teachers, Baca’s teaching method prioritizes student thinking, granting freedom and potential in both themes and work methods. The exceptional atmosphere at Baca further enhanced this experience, providing separate work-spaces that immersed me in my creative process.

At BACA, the learning environment is characterized by openness, emphasizing the importance of having a clear target in mind. One must be conscious of their project’s needs as it progresses. Personally, I encountered a significant challenge in acquiring software and coding skills, which necessitated self-driven exploration, persistent efforts, and continuous practice to achieve mastery. In my view, the most significant accomplishment in this journey has been the cultivation of my self-learning abilities.

My experience during the foundation year at BACA was truly captivating. I gained comprehensive knowledge in research, critical thinking, modeling, and production, which equipped me with a well-rounded learning system. The faculty at BACA provided us with a remarkable degree of freedom and treated us as undergraduate students, fostering the development of my time management skills and project coordination.

During my one-year study at FAD, I acquired a profound comprehension of art, which facilitated a gradual transformation of my initial “enthusiasm for art” into a more independent and nuanced perspective. Joining BACA will further consolidate this foundation for your future university endeavors. Here, the dedicated faculty members will assist you not only in enhancing your creative production and technical skills but also in fostering critical thinking and developing fundamental conceptual understanding, which are paramount aspects of artistic education.

I think where I improved most at BACA was within my mindset for carrying out an entire project. I didn’t have a set logic before, and I didn’t know how to rationally apply research to my practice. At BACA, I learned how to reflect as well as how to seek feedback from teachers. This logic of “create – show and seek feedback – evaluate and recreate” is the key to a successful art project.

On the eighth floor in the morning, you can hear the gentle sound of the wind blowing the window chains. As you approach the window, it seems like the whole city is transitioning into autumn and laid out before your eyes. You also hear the sound of motorcycles delivering food, vendors calling out their wares, and birds chirping. The city’s rooftops glisten with the early morning sun, and you know that your friends and respected mentors are on their way. You will all gather again at the communal white table to work towards your goals.

BACA has helped me become more confident, find the direction that really suits me, and has given me a real insight into what the process of development looks like. Each of the BACA teachers has their own teaching style and method. The Chinese support staff were very dedicated to helping students with applications and interviews. My main teacher, Sakura, supported my idea brainstorming and encouraged as well as supervised me when needed. I really enjoyed working with all teachers at BACA!

During the preparation of my portfolio, I revised it countless times, watching it change from messy and disorderly to concise and logical. Of course, Aschkan helped me a lot during this period, whether it was on weekends, during holidays or late at night, he dealt with my problems in time and give me feedback, and I just needed to follow his comments step by step – until I had the perfect portfolio.

I was originally a person with poor computer skills, but now I can independently build a multi-functional website. During this period, Aschkan gave me a lot of help and patiently guided me. With his help, I was able to complete my project perfectly. Aschkan is also very serious and responsible. He helped us revise our personal statement several times, and also put forward better suggestions for the portfolio and helped me improve it many times, so that every detail was at its best.

Baca academy is a very professional and reliable place. As a student, you really appreciate the high professional level of the teachers and especially Aschkan, our head teacher. All the tutors are constantly preparing us for our university application, so I am very motivated to learn from them.