Wha you'll learn
During the programme, you learn to look at processes in new ways and develop the ability to think critically and independently. This opens up many possibilities. You can apply these qualities broadly, for example by creating connections between art and business, or between art and politics. Our society benefits from the fresh perspective artists bring.
Your work develops through conversations with lecturers and fellow students, through technical skills, and through theoretical and philosophical knowledge.
Each year, you can take part in several ArtLabs, where you explore an area of practice relevant to contemporary art that may not be part of the regular curriculum. The insights you gain feed back into your own pillar (Painting or All Space & Sculpture), where you continue to develop them in consultation with your lecturers.
You take classes in art theory, philosophy, technical skills, and professional preparation (such as building a website, portfolio photography, writing project proposals and gaining administrative knowledge), as well as subject theory (writing about your work, presenting yourself, discussing your work and reflecting in group conversations).
Making and thinking are inseparable. In your first year, you follow the course ThINK and acquire a foundation in philosophy. From the second year onwards, you work with a theory and philosophy lecturer to connect these perspectives to your own practice. In the third year, this evolves into more independent theoretical research within your own field. You explore themes in greater depth and analyse your own research methods. In your fourth year, you write your graduation thesis.
As you progress, the focus shifts increasingly towards defining your artistic position - within art and within the world around you. We therefore encourage you to join international excursions, visit exhibitions and attend guest lectures by artists. Through talks and clinics, we help prepare you for your future professional practice.
