Fontys Arts Tilburg brochure 2021 english

FONTYS SCHOOL OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

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the world around… Your starting point is your art discipline and critical view 4

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN

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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN DANCE

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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN THEATRE

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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN MUSIC

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ACADEMY OF ART, COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN

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ROCKACADEMIE

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ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS

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MASTER OF EDUCATION IN ARTS

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MASTER PERFORMING PUBLIC SPACE

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MASTER CHOREOGRAPHY

free atmosphere and a challenging, edgy learning and research environment, you develop your own artistic language and our collective future together with other art students, teachers and the art sector.

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ACADEMY OF CIRCUS AND PERFORMANCE ART

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MASTER OF MUSIC

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an international learning environment? Do you have an explorative attitude

and inspire you to develop your creative talent, ambition and personality.

towards other (artistic) disciplines?

We believe in the concept of lifelong development. We offer you an inspiring learning environment in which you acquire knowledge and develop the skills you need to be successful in a rapidly changing art world.

Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts in Tilburg, The Netherlands,

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provides higher professional education at Bachelor and Master degree level in

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on society. In an open,

the field of art education, performing arts and science. We want to challenge

Fine and Performing Arts might just be the perfect choice for you!

ACADEMY OF MUSIC THEATRE AND MUSICAL THEATRE

DANCE ACADEMY

Are you open-minded and willing to develop your talents to the fullest in

Then following one of the Bachelor or Master programs at Fontys School of

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For those who want to turn

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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN Are you crazy about art and do you want to get others crazy about it too? Then our Dutch-language Bachelor of Education in Visual Arts and Design is the perfect course for you. The name says it all: during the program, you’ll learn everything there is to know about teaching, visual art and design. You’ll learn how to use your inquiring attitude to create and to view art, and to help others experience art and culture. You’ll learn to create and to communicate your personal vision of visual art. You’ll go on frequent excursions to explore art and education in practice. This is where you’ll master the art of teaching.

Central to the program is the development of your own passion for art and design. You’ll learn to create art, to see art and to talk about art. What do I think is good, and what don’t I? And most importantly: why do I think that? Above all, you’ll learn to convey your passion for art to other people. This study program will prepare you to help others discover art and culture. After completing your studies, you’ll be ready to work in the field of art education, from (primary) schools to museums.

Part-time study is also an option.

FONTYS.NL/ABV Do you live and breathe dance and are you creative and curious? Our Dutch-language Bachelor of Education in

Focus on your personal development E xplore your own capacities in visual art and design through practice et others passionate about art: G from teaching in schools to museum education Experience art and teaching in practice rt and education theory as the foundation A and then application in practice ollaboration with the professional field C via internships and external clients et acquainted with a wide range of techniques, G materials and workspaces omprehensive art and education program C delivered by enthusiastic teachers

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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN DANCE Four Bachelor of Education programs under one roof: dance, music, theatre and visual art Interdisciplinary projects We work together, and learn with and from each other.

We don’t give points, we give feedback

Dance will enable you to further develop your talents, to become a multifaceted dance teacher who inspires others to get moving. We are a dynamic and modern dance academy.

Through our versatile and varied study program, you’ll evolve into an authentic, unique and passionate dance teacher.

Your personal artistic development into teacher, dance maker and performer is central to the program. You’ll learn to experiment, to innovate and to think outside the box. You’ll develop your own style that you’re eager to share with others.

Our study program focuses on experiential learning: everything you learn, you immediately apply in practice.

Within the program, we work together with other art disciplines such as music, theatre and visual art. We also work intensively with partners in your future professional field, so you can already start building a network with a view to your future career.

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In the main phase of the program, there’s ‘freedom’ to shape your own initiatives Convert feedback into personal development Allow your talent to flourish, creatively and innovatively Forge your own vision of what it means to be a teacher and an artist Work together with other art disciplines such as visual art, music and theatre 5

Are you brave and are you curious? Do you have your own sound and do you live and breathe music? Would you like to perform on stage and in front of small groups? Discover your own path within the profession of the musical inspirer through our Dutch-language Bachelor of Education in Music!

Your own sound as a musician is the starting point of this program, which will prepare you for a career in music teaching. Your artistic development, experimentation, integration and personal leadership are central to the program. The professional field will be intensively involved in all the assignments you carry out. Although you’ll be trained in all aspects of the profession, you’ll also get the opportunity to specialize in an area that particularly inspires you. We bring the energy from the outside to the inside. You bring the energy from the inside to the outside!

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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN THEATRE

What if you could create a performance? To enter into a challenging process together with others, in which you give your story a theatrical

form. You dare to explore without judgment and to learn in a playful manner. With us, you learn to connect with others and the outside world and thus create inspiring theatre. After completing your

artistic and vibrant environment where you learn An from and with each other

studies, you’ll be a theatre teacher and theatre maker. A theatrical artist. You create, you act, you teach.

During the Dutch-language Bachelor of Education in Theatre, you’ll

I nspiring, dedicated teachers (and fellow students) who challenge you to think both inside and outside the box

learn to tell stories. You’ll learn to listen to stories and to connect together the different perspectives on these and to translate these into exciting lessons, rehearsals and performances. You’ll learn and explore through practice, and you’ll do a lot of acting yourself. The teachers are dedicated and engaged and the contact is personal.

This creates a warm, close-knit learning community with close ties to the professional field.

Part-time study is also an option.

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mall, close-knit learning community S with dedicated teachers

ollaboration with other study programs within Fontys School C of Fine and Performing Arts (dance, theatre and visual art)

Work together and explore together

A program in which you share ownership of your studies

Learn through doing, lots of acting

Artistic development (expressing yourself musically)

reating theatre is the basis C for the teaching

Personal leadership (recognising and taking up opportunities) Experimentation (discovering and exploring your own path) Learning community (learning from and with each other)

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ACADEMY OF ART, COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN Are you creative and are you passionate about art and design? Are you searching for a multifaceted study program in design? Do you enjoy working both digitally and with your hands? Then the Dutch-language Academy of Art, Communication and Design (ArtCoDe) is the place for you!

Are you creative, strong-willed, ambitious and entrepreneurial? And a passionate electronic music producer, drummer, bassist, guitarist, songwriter, keyboardist, vocalist or rapper? Then join the Dutchlanguage Rockacademie! Here, talented musicians develop into entrepreneurial professionals who will help shape the future of the pop sector.

From day one, you’ll focus on your career. At the Rockacademie you’ll explore your roots, your vision and your future work field. You’ll be given the space to develop your talents within the domains Music, Business, Education and Sound & Music Technology. Together with students, alumni, teachers, the academy and the pop sector, you’ll forge an interdisciplinary musical network, so that later, you’ll be able

During the course, you’ll receive personal guidance to make the most of your talents as a designer. We start

to match your talents and ambition with the opportunities within the

with the basics, covering multiple design media such as graphic design, photography, film & animation, spacial

pop sector.

design, wood and metal working. From this basis, you’ll have ample space to develop your own artistic vision, to shape ideas and to create experiences in an accessible way. You’ll become accustomed to working through

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the A to Z of a design process, often related to topical issues.

You’ll discover what you stand for as a designer and you’ll develop your own visual language. You’ll learn how to reach others with your design and how you can influence the world of tomorrow.

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Create designs through a variety of crafts, media and techniques

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hoose your own specialist area and steer your C own design talents I nspiring teachers, all of whom are active professionals in the world of art and design ork both independently and together with your W fellow students to create experiences. There is also collaboration with other disciplines and with other academies The program is innovative, fresh and dynamic E xplore the role of communication and human behaviour E nrich your practical research with an extensive theoretical foundation L earn through internships, workshops and projects, from which you’ll draw your own conclusions and share your insights with teachers and fellow students

There’s only one Rockacademie!

Here, you’ll learn how to match your talents and ambition with the opportunities in the pop sector Your teachers are also active in the sector themselves 15 art courses under one roof: inspiring, creative environment A Dutch-language study program geared towards the international music world Start building your own network from day one Develop your own vision, creativity and entrepreneurial skills Work towards a personal profile through learning packages

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ACADEMY OF MUSIC THEATRE AND MUSICAL THEATRE

DANCE ACADEMY

Are you curious, driven, creative, and entrepreneurial? Would you like to develop your own signature as a dancer or choreographer? Are you looking for depth, experimentation, and physical challenge in your development as a dance artist? Study in the inclusive learning environment of the internationally oriented English-language Dance Academy. Dance Arts in Context offers you all the space you need to grow individually!

We teach you to create, think, and produce together with your fellow students, and to place dance in different contexts. You are encouraged to develop your personal artistic profile, both as a creator and dancer. You are the owner of your own career. You become an artistic entrepreneur and will receive every

Are you talented in singing and theatre and would you

opportunity to build up your (international) professional network.

like to become a music theatre or musical theatre

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performer? Do you have the necessary passion and determination? Then choose Music Theatre or Musical Theatre. Our dedicated teachers will help you transform into a performer who can sing, act and dance at a top, international level.

The profession places high demands on music theatre and musical theatre performers. They have to be able to act and sing at the highest level. The Dutchlanguage Academy of Music Theatre and Musical Theatre will train you to become a singer/actor or dancer/singer/actor in an authentic way, at the soloist level. The character of your voice, your talent and your personality will determine the types of performances you’ll work on in the future. Or perhaps you’d prefer to present, do voiceover or act in TV series.

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Solid basis for singing and drama (Music Theatre) and dance, singing and drama (Musical Theatre) Leading, internationally-oriented study program

T hree different profiles: Contemporary, Contemporary Urban, Choreography

The step up to a career in musical and other forms of music theatre

warm and vibrant inclusive learning environment A with plenty of room for individual growth

Under the same roof as other art courses: vibrant, creative atmosphere

Follow singing, drama and dance lessons plus subjects like vocal technique, speaking voice training, jazz dance and show repertoire

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broad and challenging study program at A an artistic, physical and theoretical level 1 5 art (Bachelor in Education) programs under one roof with interdisciplinary projects

Delve into the theory, including solfège, musical history and practical harmony

ou’ll become a dance maker and leader with Y your own signature

Develop your personality and gain trust in yourself and in your performance

Practice is supported by training and research

Discover whether you have the talent to create musicals or theatre

T he program thoroughly prepares you for taking up meaningful positions in the arts and society

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ACADEMY OF CIRCUS AND PERFORMANCE ART Are you fascinated by contemporary circus? At the Academy of Circus and Performance Art (ACAPA) we educate young people with talent and passion for the profession of circus artist. With our team of international teachers, we offer a four-year Englishlanguage study program with a pioneering, distinctive artistic form in a unique environment.

At ACAPA we work with students with an excellent technical level. You’re encouraged to develop your personal artistic profile both as creator and artist in

ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS Do you want to excel in your own musical discipline?

Would you like to play in ensembles and create something together? Do you like to work hard, be creative, and collaborate with other art disciplines?

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English-language Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) might be for you. Put your musical talent to work!

The Academy of Music and Performing Arts offers an ambitious, innovative study program. Our vision is based on the idea that your individual musical development into a top musician can only flourish through practice. We encourage you, together with our teachers, your fellow students and the professional field, to develop new visions of musical artistry. This artistry is underpinned by six key skills: ensemble play, self-management, interdisciplinarity, practiceoriented research, collective entrepreneurship and international connectedness. Our top teachers are at the centre of the field and will coach you to further develop your talent.

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Three hours of instrumental lessons per week by our instrumental experts and ensemble teachers Playing and creating in ensembles with a focus on the professional field

circus art. The program at ACAPA enables its students to embark on a professional career in various fields of contemporary circus and in other performing arts.

You’ll become an artistic entrepreneur and receive the opportunity to build up your professional network.

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International, qualified (guest) teachers from the work field

Exceptional training opportunities in a professional hall with modern facilities

Interdisciplinary collaboration with other programs at Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts

Innovative and interdisciplinary curriculum in an international learning environment

ACAPA Tilburg is located between London, Paris and Berlin. And only 100km from Amsterdam.

We are internationally-oriented.

Entrepreneurship, research and collaboration as the basis for self-development and self-management

We teach 14 different disciplines

The Academy brings students to a high level of excellence, h other art forms such as dance, theatre and fine arts

Become a versatile, highly-skilled circus artist who will find employment as a performer and creator in various branches of contemporary circus and circus-related performing arts

You’ll become a leader in your field and play an important role in the development of new visions on the music profession You’ll evolve at a faster pace thanks to the mix of individual lessons, group lessons, technique and ensembles You’ll learn how to reflect on your own development and that of others

Develop your physical, technical and creative talent to the highest attainable level Forge your own individual, distinct artistic profile

Enhance both your aptitude and passion for individual and collective performance work encourage and facilitate intensive contact We with the professional field from the start of your study 13

MASTER OF MUSIC MASTER OF EDUCATION IN ARTS Are you an art education professional looking to deepen and broaden your knowledge? Then our parttime Dutch-language Master of Education in Arts is the course for you. During the two-year program, you’ll explore the development of art education methods in different disciplines and forge a link between art and the diverse society that we live in, both within and outside the educational setting.

Art education is playing an increasingly important role in our changing world. During the course, you’ll expand and deepen your knowledge or art, culture and education. You’ll learn to examine critical situations in art education in a reasoned way, provide solutions to current problems and harness opportunities. Within an interdisciplinary environment, you’ll experience a mix of teaching and space for your own projects and learning questions. Through this interdisciplinary, comprehensive and in-depth study program you’ll develop into an inquiring and entrepreneurial art educator.

The program is specifically geared towards new and experienced art teachers, consultants, educational staff and project leaders.

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I nterdisciplinarity and interculturalism are central to all subjects covered D uring your studies, you’ll be supported by more than 40 experts from the Netherlands and abroad B esides deepening and broadening your knowledge, you’ll also take charge of your personal program

Are you musically gifted and would you like a career as a professional performer on an international stage? Then our fulltime English-language Master of Music might be for you. We offer courses that will not only help you to refine your musical skills, but also to develop the abilities a contemporary artist needs in a rapidly evolving artistic landscape.

As such, we have created a research and personal and

L earn to express your own vision and ideas, on the basis of well-founded research

professional development program to facilitate this,

E xpand your artistic interdisciplinary capacities

which you receive a personal budget that you can use to

D evelop pedagogic and didactic programs for art education A pply your entrepreneurial skills within the culture education sector Practical application and theoretical foundation

with the hope that you can connect these courses to your artistic plan. We offer a unique two-year program in personalize the curriculum in line with your artistic and professional needs.

The program maintains strong connections with local concert halls and venues, so you’ll have ample performance opportunities in the region.

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E xtensive personalization and bespoke study programs You’ll be guided by three coaches: a main professor, your personal career advisor and a research coach This study program provides multiple networking opportunities; you can choose to be taught by educators and professionals from outside the school You’ll be part of a personal and international community of around 300 students High level musical skills Research skills to provide context to your practice Personal skills to communicate and work as a professional Professional skills to build your own practice

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MASTER PERFORMING PUBLIC SPACE

The international English-language Master Performing Public Space (PPS) is designed for artists from a variety of art disciplines, who currently focus on public space as their artistic environment. This blended

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learning program (online/on campus) is breaking new ground in exploring public space as a backdrop for artistic expression, intervention and research.

Performing Public Space is committed to understanding how cultural developments can produce meaningful change within our shared spaces, based on the idea that public space exists only when it is used as a social stage. In a time in which political and social structures are being extensively re-examined, PPS offers a flexible and innovative environment to artistically question, redefine and reclaim

Are you interested in how our surroundings and

public space in its broadest sense. Combining an

buildings are designed? Are you eager to reflect on

interdisciplinary range of approaches and subjects

design and how to use it for future generations? Are you interested in urbanism and/or architecture? If you’re looking for a unique learning experience, then this English-language dynamic, creative and practical program might be for you. After the course, you will be proficient in connecting social, cultural, political, economic and technological parameters through design.

Our society, climate, technology and the way we humans use our cities are facing immense changes.

The purpose of urbanism is to respond to these changes and create futureproof, climate resilient and inclusive cities through research, design and practical processes.

In these master programs, you’ll learn how to effectively combine design intelligence with a reflective attitude and practical skills.

The competence-based curriculum is geared towards mastering

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competences:

design,

research, collaboration, communication, entrepreneurial skills, organization and professional practice.

You’ll gain experience and education beyond the school curriculum by combining your study with employment in a professional environment. Additionally, the academy itself is a laboratory for spatial assignments from real stakeholders, and the studio is the perfect place to apply new skills and methods to create design proposals for complex spatial problems.

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ur program is designed in such a way that you’ll O work and study at the same time. You’ll gain creative research and design skills at our academy, while developing practical skills in your workplace. On top of this, you’ll have the opportunity to earn a salary ou’ll be part of Fontys School of Fine and Performing Y Arts, a creative learning community

with an equally diverse range of research methods, PPS creates the opportunity for artists to explore their practice and its potential in public space.

Creatives with a background in theatre, dance, circus, music, fine arts, architecture, digital arts and graphic design are welcome to join this program.

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ur tutors are professionals from a variety of O disciplines with a strong link to practice

I nternational art and research community

ou’ll engage in an intensive program in a small Y community together with fellow Architecture and Urbanism students

I ndividual coaching and collective experimentation

T he program has a vertical structure that synergizes working and studying at the same time, encouraging you to become an independent and critical thinker in approaching real-world and future challenges ur international environment gives you a broad view O of real-world problems and hands-on solutions to tackle these challenges s you’ll work in our design studio, your tutors will A emphasize personal attention to guide you through the design and research process

4/7 access to the online 2 learning platform ork in an interdisciplinary W setting trengthen critical and S artistic positioning esearch new creative R opportunities in public space

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MASTER CHOREOGRAPHY COMMA: Co-creation of Movement Masters of Arts A comma both divides and connects the flow of a thought, it offers space for alternatives and what occurs after the comma often enriches what came before it.

The course is set within a learning environment that exposes students to a broad range of approaches, movement disciplines and creative domains, while supporting them in retaining connections with their own working field. Students are co-creators of the course and are responsible for shaping

This English-language part time, two-year innovative Joint

the content of particular assignments and for creating a

Master’s Degree in Choreography is run jointly by Codarts in

productive learning cohort with their peers. The course takes

Rotterdam and Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts

place in two-week intensives that are held three times a year

in Tilburg. The program is designed to support experienced

at either the campus of Codarts in Rotterdam or Fontys in

movement makers from a variety of fields while they conduct

Tilburg. Both locations have extensive dance, theoretical and

research into questions initiating from their current practice.

circus facilities.

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I nternational art and research community nrich your knowledge of contexts E beyond your own discipline and understand the challenges, strategies and potential of creative work within those contexts evelop a repertoire of individual D creative strategies and the ability to reflect on and generate ‘choreography’ related to these strategies 18