Following their visit to the Kaissamüller Bilingual Primary School, the second stop of the Austrian-Czech Aesthetic Education Overseas Study Tour was the Hergergasse Art High School, located in the heart of Vienna, near St. Stephen's Church. This federally administered art high school offers a complete four-year program from the third year of junior high school to the third year of senior high school, divided into four main categories: Art and Design, Photography and Film, and Music and Performing Arts. Students can apply for admission based on their individual strengths and interests, resulting in a passionate and creative learning atmosphere where students' dedication and foundation in the arts are evident in their classrooms.

Upon entering the campus, the principal first introduced the school's philosophy and curriculum structure, and then the visiting group was divided into groups to observe classes and experience the four art classrooms firsthand.

In the performing arts class, the teacher uses a five-minute rhythmic circle activity at the beginning of class to help students focus and enter the learning context. Then, with the theme "What the heck are we doing?", students are allowed to freely generate plots and perform on stage. Throughout the process, the teacher can be seen guiding students to master physical expression and dramatic tension, demonstrating the emphasis on "emotional authenticity" and "immediate creation" in drama education.

The music curriculum is best represented by the choral program. The school has long-term collaborations with nearby theaters and churches, encouraging students to participate in public performances. In class, teachers use vocal divisions to teach in a tiered manner, guiding students to master pitch and pronunciation through listening, demonstrations, and segmented singing practice. Finally, the whole class sings a song together, creating a rich and moving atmosphere.

In the photography and film class, students had just completed a field trip to Central Park with the theme of "Light and Shadow." Back in the classroom, through computer screening and peer discussion, students presented their work, explained their creations, and provided feedback, demonstrating the interdisciplinary spirit of art learning that emphasizes both theory and practice.

In the art class, students are completing exercises on geometric solid structures. Through the strength, depth, and arrangement of lines, they present diverse visual expressions under the same shape. The works not only demonstrate the results of solid technical training but also reflect the development of individual styles.

Through this visit, the group members gained a deep understanding of the Heggenheim Art High School's philosophy of solidly cultivating arts education—emphasizing the parallel development of skills and creativity, and the integration of theory and practice. From performance to design, from sound to video, every class showcased the rich possibilities of art learning and highlighted the profound foundation of aesthetic education within the Austrian education system.

I would like to thank Director Wang of the Education Section in Austria and the representative from the Vienna Education Bureau for their arrangements, as well as the school for their thoughtful hospitality, which enriched the educational perspectives of this trip.