Why choose the Art & Design Orientation Course?

Find out whether an art programme is right for you

You work on your own projects, get a feel for the atmosphere at the academy and explore where your talents lie, all without going through an admission process. You can join this course from the age of 14.

Discover every pathway within Art & Design Zwolle

From animation to interior, from illustration to education: you take classes across all study directions. This gives you a full picture of what the academy has to offer – and which direction suits you best.

Learn from dedicated makers and try out new techniques

Our lecturers are active artists and designers. They share their experience and encourage you to experiment with materials, ideas and technology.

Everyone is welcome, no experience needed

You don’t need to apply for admission, and no prior experience is required. If you’re eager to create, explore and learn, this is the place for you. The atmosphere is open and accessible, exactly what you may expect from a place where creativity comes first.

After completing the Art & Design Orientation Course:

• you will know whether an art programme is right for you;
• you will have built a foundation to continue learning or prepare for admission;
• and you will be able to make a well-informed choice of a bachelor’s programme or the Art & Design Preparatory Programme.

Participating in the Orientation Course does not automatically guarantee you admission to a bachelor’s programme after completion. If you would like to continue studying at ArtEZ, you will still need to go through the admissions process for your chosen programme. However, the Art & Design Orientation Course helps you enter that process well prepared and gives you the best chance at a competitive application.