Why choose the Try Out course?
Make an impact on society
Put your creativity to work for social impact, without limiting yourself to one discipline or medium.
Nourish your broad interests
During your studies, you will have ample room to orient yourself in the artistic and social directions you like, with electives in subjects such as theatre, music and philosophy.
Driven by your own motivation
No admission process necessary – you will give an interview discussing your artistic motivation and burning need to engage in this unique programme.
International focus
The content of this course goes beyond national borders. You will learn to harness your talent in service of global issues.
Lots of one-on-one attention
You will receive intensive instruction in your personal, artistic and professional development.
Study in an artistic atmosphere
The academy’s multidisciplinary atmosphere offers lots of chances to mingle with students from other disciplines. This offers you numerous opportunities to broaden your horizons.
Develop your creativity with Try Out at ArtEZ
Do you not only want to make art, but also translate your engagement with the world into action? The Try Out course might just be the perfect thing for you! You will learn how to utilise your creativity as a means of understanding problems and discovering new solutions. This happens through your own curious experimentation, reflection and, above all, self-driven discovery. You will not be bound by one artistic discipline, but may work with all artistic possibilities, including theatre, design, visual art and music.
Well-prepared for a creative future
At Try Out, you will develop the skills you need to find your way in a flexible work field, one where you decide for yourself which topics are important. You will not be working inside fixed boxes, rather examining today's major challenges that you select, such as climate change and social inequality. This will prepare you for a future where creativity is increasingly becoming important.