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Comic Design - Bachelor - Zwolle

Upload your work

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

  • a completed questionnaire;
  • your portfolio;
  • one or more home assignments;
  • a motivation letter.

Based on these, we will decide whether to invite you to the second round: the admission day. A team of lecturers will assess whether the programme is right for you.  

We will look at:

  • Your creative ability: you can translate ideas into images. You have a sense of colour, form and materials. Your work shows that you can work from observation and imagination.
  • Your narrative ability: you can tell stories in images, whether through comics, animation, text or other forms. Your work shows that you know how to develop and convey a story.
  • Your originality and visual language: your work shows individuality and curiosity. You experiment with style and dare to make choices that fit your view of the world.
  • Your motivation and communication: what drives you to become a comic artist? Can you explain that, and are you able to share your fascination and inspiration with others?
  • Your reflective ability: show that you can look critically at what you create. You are open to feedback and want to learn and explore.  

Portfolio tips

  • Show a range of work, such as comics, sketches, drawings, graphic novels, storyboards, animations or short picture stories. It does not have to be perfect – we are mainly interested in your ideas and approach.
  • Include work you have created yourself. This could be a comic strip you drew in your spare time, a character you created yourself or a picture story about something that is on your mind.
  • Also show the process. Show drafts, notes or intermediate steps. What went well? What would you do differently? This will help us to understand your way of working.
  • Practise observational drawing. Observational drawings are an important part of the programme. For example, you could draw people on the train, on the street or at home. Make a habit of drawing something every day.
  • Present your work clearly. Make sure it is easy to view digitally. Combine image and text if necessary. Submit your portfolio preferably as a PDF or use a clear website or link.

At our open days, you can have your portfolio reviewed and receive tips from lecturers and students before submitting it.