BEAR Fine Art - Bachelor - Arnhem

Upload your work

For the first selection round, you will need to submit the following digitally: 

  • a completed questionnaire;
  • your portfolio;
  • six assignments. 

Based on these, we will decide whether to invite you to the second round: the admission day. Submit these no later than one week before your chosen admission round. 

What we look for in your application 

  • Creativity: We look at your ability to express yourself visually, to work based on observation and concept.
  • Motivation: How good are your communication skills? Are you able to share your fascination and inspiration?
  • Aesthetics: How do you understand form, colour and material and the individuality expressed by your work.
  • Critically: Inquiring and experimental attitude, curiosity and a genuine interest in contemporary art practice. 

Portfolio tips 

  • Show three-dimensional work, such as furniture, clothing or other objects. Do not limit your portfolio to drawings or paintings alone.
  • Include work that you have created independently, such as sketches, drawings or experiments you did outside of school. We especially value this kind of work.
  • Show not only the final results, but also the process that led to them. How did you develop your idea? What worked and what didn’t?
  • Practise observational drawing. During the programme, you will work extensively with hand-drawn sketches. Draw a spatial observation in your sketchbook every day.
  • Select your best work and present it clearly and coherently.
  • Get early feedback – at our open days, you can have your portfolio reviewed and receive tips from lecturers and students.