The Virtual Art Academy Reviews

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460 of 908 people found this review helpful

I enrolled in the full course for VAA nearly six months ago and have been working through it at a steady pace. I am a beginner painter (oils) and for some time had been looking for a course or teacher to show me how to paint competently (until now, in vain). I have been extremely happy with the calibre and quantity of material in this course and couldn't recommend it highly enough. As it is Internet-based, it requires quite a lot of discipline to persevere, so you need to be serious about painting. This is not a course for those who simply wish to dabble, but for those who really do want to become artists. The online forum has been a great help in keeping me motivated. The people are friendly and eager to learn. I was struck by how seriously they take the assignments and this has helped me 'pull up my socks', so to speak and give of my best in each exercise.
I have learnt more in the past six months than in the whole time I have been painting and it feels good knowing I have all the material I need at hand to achieve my goal... (Read the full review)

In summary, I would recommend The Virtual Art Academy to a friend.

517 of 916 people found this review helpful

I discovered The Virtual Art Academy by chance as, I believe, many others have done. It was made clear from the start that this was not a tutor-based method of learning but one in which learning materials were supplied on line, a structured course was mapped out and views and advice on one's work would be given by other members of the Academy, with occasional in-put from the principals.

I decided to take the Beginners' Course after following the advice of the Academy to visit for a while. There is, apart from a monthly Newsletter with advice and general news together with a monthly assignment to do if one wishes, an enormous volume of information, covering many areas of painting with a thoroughness I have met nowhere else. The course is arranged step by step and in areas of interest.

I have tried other, more expensive, distance-learning courses before and have met nowhere near such a student friendly and helpful way to learn. Theinteraction between students on line is both helpful and encouraging; it is not just a matter of saying 'Well done' whenever anyone's work is put for comment. At the same time the level of courtesy is maintained and,... (Read the full review)

In summary, I would recommend The Virtual Art Academy to a friend.

421 of 786 people found this review helpful

I have been very satisfied with my connection to Virtual Art Academy. Although there is no teacher critique the international artists contributing to the discussions teach each others a lot and make it interesting to do the monthly assignments.

In summary, I would recommend The Virtual Art Academy to a friend.

430 of 798 people found this review helpful

I joined VAA six month ago and have made considerable progress in my Art Education.

People get a chance to interact with an International community of Artists and receive support and critique during the process.

The course is very comprehensive and covers many essential topics of a Fine Arts Programme.There are also video accompliements which help to visually assist you with the learning.

I actually have found the assignments and interactions fulfilling and fully recommend the course to anyone whom is serious about improving their skills in fine arts.

In summary, I would recommend The Virtual Art Academy to a friend.