Comic Design - Bachelor - Zwolle

Admission day in Zwolle

If you pass the first round, you will be invited to the admission day at the academy in Zwolle. This is what to expect on that day:

You will work on an additional assignment

You will be given an assignment in which you demonstrate how you combine image and narrative. You will work on a short comic strip fragment, sketch or visual story on location.

You will draw on location

You will complete an observational drawing exercise. We will look at how you observe, select and translate your observation into images.

You will have an interview with two lecturers

In this interview you will talk about your portfolio, your motivation and how you view visual stories. We will also talk about your homework assignments and how you tackled them. We are interested in hearing about your ideas, your view of the world and your attitude to learning. 

Want to be well prepared for the admission process?

  • Take the Art & Design preparatory programme in Zwolle.
  • Follow the programme’s social media channels for inspiration.
  • Visit the ArtEZ finals to see work by graduating students.
  • Gather inspiration. Visit comic book stores, exhibitions and festivals. Read comics and graphic novels, from classics to experimental publications. Browse magazines like Zone 5300 or follow creators on Instagram.