ROYAL ACADEMY OF ART, THE HAGUE – Your Future in Art & Design by Koos Breen

ROYAL ACADEMY OF ART

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Royal Academy of Art The Hague

CONTENTS Foreword Bachelors ArtScience Fine Arts Photography Graphic Design Interactive/Media/Design Interior Architecture & Furniture Design Textile & Fashion Masters ArtScience Artistic Research Interior Architecture (INSIDE) Type & Media Postgraduate Course Industrial Design PhDArts Preparatory courses Facilities Enrolment

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FOREWORD

The Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK) is the oldest academy in the Netherlands (since 1682), a fact of which we are proud. From artists including Hendrik Breitner, Peter Struycken and Marcel van Eeden and (type) designers such as Gerrit Noordzij and Gert Dumbar, over the centuries we have trained individuals who made a name for themselves in the international art and design world. Our popularity amongst students from far-ranging places shows us just how increasingly diverse this world is becoming. Approximately 35% of our students have a non-Dutch background; they represent 56 different countries. Our faculty and guest lecturers too, are internationally-minded and the number of exchange partners both from Europe and beyond continues to grow each year. 5 Consequently,

our courses are taught in English and our students start building an international network from day one. We create a safe and superbly equipped learning environment that features a structured curriculum and revolves around experimentation and personal supervision. We make considerable demands on our students. We expect our students to be ambitious, to have an inquisitive attitude and to learn how to determine their unique view through in-depth exploration of every aspect involved in being an artist or designer. We place as much emphasis on theoretical background as we do on handson experience. At the KABK, you choose a professional discipline as from the first year, but you put together a personal crossdisciplinary programme comprising courses both at the academy and elsewhere. You may take courses at Leiden University, for example, and we offer Labs in which you cooperate with fellow students and lecturers at 6 the interdisci-

FOREWORD

plinary level. All students are welcome to use our workshops; comprehensive material research is one manifestation of our learning by doing educational vision. You will start applying what you learn well before you graduate as part of assignments for ministries and cultural organisations, collaborations with businesses and participation in major events. We train you to become an inquisitive and enterprising artist or designer in order to prepare you to be able to make a unique contribution to both your discipline and society after graduation. The KABK is international, inquisitive and enterprising. Does this sound like you? If so, I sincerely encourage you to apply for one of our programmes! Marieke Schoenmakers Director

The KABK is the oldest art academy in the Netherlands and has been an inspiring place for artists and designers .

Our study programmes were recognised as and by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) in 2014.

The KABK’s guiding principle is : we of fer a comprehensi ve plan that includes preparatory training, Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes, a Postgraduate Course and the PhDArts doctoral programme. 13

You choose a professional discipline as from the first year and also cooperate on an basis in project weeks and Research Labs.

In addition to , we devote considerable attention to an inspiring, in-depth calendar of activities, including the Studium Generale programme.

International , and are a fully-fledged component of our educational programme.

Cooperation

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allows KABK students to take courses at the university, too.

Lecturers have a relevant and active in the art and design world.

Our workshops are and have extensive opening hours.

We offer an inspiring environment with learning space in the centre of The Hague.

Our students collaborate with ministries, prominent organisations in the national g o ve r n m e n t a n d numerous cultural partners.

We are internationally-minded; the of f icial language is and you start building an from day one.

Working and learning in tandem? We offer complete and a Industrial Design course.

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ARTSCIENCE

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›› You are looking for a programme in which the dialogue between the creative arts and the sciences forms the basis of the curriculum. ›› The ArtScience programme is unique in the Netherlands.

ArtScience at the KABK Established over 25 years ago, the ArtScience Interfaculty is an interdisciplinary art programme between the KABK and the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague. Together we offer a unique and practice-based creative programme that teaches you how to research and conceive new art forms. We see that traditional art forms such as music, film, theatre and visual art are being increasingly influenced by social changes, scientific research and technological – including digital – d e v e l o p m e n t s . 41 Fu r t h e r m o r e

art and science continue to grow towards each other more and more. The ArtScience Bachelor’s programme focuses on an interdisciplinary approach, which teaches you how to connect and transcend various art forms and areas of expertise. Your projects include installations, performances and objects that appeal to all of the senses. Professional perspective “You think like a scientist with the heart of a poet and the eyes of a painter.” – György Kepes, founder of the Center for Advanced Visual Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA.

The Bachelor’s programme leads you to an auto-disciplinary practice as an artist. You apply cross-pollination between science and the arts to create new art. Our alumni operate where art, culture and science inter- 42 sect. They work

as independent artists or in a team on digital projects and performances for festivals, theatres or online platforms. They publish books, software and musical recordings and organise festivals, concerts and exhibitions.

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The programme We have five educational components: research projects, labs, individual coaching, theoretical courses and workshops. A defining aspect of our curriculum is a combination of considerable freedom of choice in taking programme components and intensive supervision by two coaches whom you personally choose from the second year on. You conduct your own research, develop individual work and shape your individual study programme. This allows you to work on your oeuvre in a focused and supremely personal way. You take theoretical courses through the third year that provide an impression of your field in not only sensory and philosophical terms but 43 also in terms of

science, the arts and nature. Workshops in which you become thoroughly acquainted with specific techniques, skills and applications occupy a prominent place. In addition, you work together with fellow students in six different labs. You work alone as well as in groups, documenting your lab work and writing research reports every semester. Field trips, performances, exhibitions and symposia are organised and offered through the labs, too. Besides that there is the option to take courses outside the Interfaculty, such as courses from the Media Technology programme at Leiden University, or classes at the Royal Conservatoire or Delft University of Technology. Once a year, you participate in a collective research project focusing on current topics in art, science or society. In addition, the Public Toolkit course helps you prepare for your professional career, with visits from external curators and organisers 44 to view and cri-

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tique your work and approach. Your fourth year concludes with graduation work and a thesis in which you outline a theoretical and historic context for your work by exploring a topic that relates to your work, has been feeding your work or is part of your work.

BA – ArtScience (Collaboration with the Royal Conservatoire) Degree Study duration Full-time ∕part-time Fees Applications Additional information

Bachelor of Fine Arts* 4 years Full-time www.kabk.nl/finance www.kabk.nl/apply www.interfaculty.nl

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FINE ARTS

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›› You prepare for your professional career in a clearly international setting. ›› Inspiring interactions between students in various departments and disciplines are encouraged. ›› Showing your work in public is an integral part of the curriculum from the first year onward. ›› Practical assignments are a permanent fixture of the intensive preparation for professional practice. ›› Students can use all workshop facilities during the day, in the evening and on weekends. ›› Full-time students have their own workspace at the academy as soon as they arrive. ›› Working in small groups makes special workshops and intensive sessions with guest lecturers possible, which recently included Navid Nuur, Marcel van Eeden and Dan Perjovschi. 53

Fine Arts at the KABK The art being made today is the result of a rapidly changing world. Boundaries are blurring: between the countless mediums used by artists; between countries and regions of the world; and between virtual and physical realities. Into the 20th century, painting and sculpture were the leading disciplines; nowadays, audio-visual mediums and internet massively influence our lives, and fine arts reflect this â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not only within the private realm of the studio, but certainly outside of it too. We have become more mobile, we use new media to communicate, and Western culture no longer dominates. Artists are still creators, but at the same time they have become more involved in research and business. They also often feel deeply involved in social and political processes, or comment on them. This age creates countless new possibilities. It also forces one to take on new challenges. This applies to you as a Fine Arts student, as well as to our programme, of 54 course.

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Professional perspective As a visual artist, you make art to give meaning and significance to life. In the process, you fulfil an important role in society. You reveal hidden qualities, offer critical comments on social phenomena and are often actively involved, either concretely or theoretically. You do this through tangible objects as well as thought processes, performances, publications, lectures and artistic interventions in political, economic and social settings. The young artist’s arena knows no bounds. As artistic nomads, they manifest in the hotspots, or in places that could become tomorrow’s hotspots. Consequently, in addition to creating work it is important for you to successfully stake your claim in artistic and social environments as a researcher, producer, networker, organiser and manager – all at the same time. That is the context in which you will express – and be able to achieve – your a r t i s t i c ambitions.

The programme You can pursue your Fine Arts studies at the KABK in either a full-time or part-time capacity. Both are four-year programmes. You will learn how to handle a great deal of freedom within the structure of a wellbalanced curriculum. The first year is intended to hone your talents. You will become familiar with a wide range of disciplines, such as painting, drawing, graphic art, video, sculpture and performance. The fulltime programme is subsequently divided into four small sections: graphic arts, painting, autonomous art and 3D. The part-time programme is divided into two sections: 2D and autonomous art. Both programmes are specifically designed to uncover and develop your personal artistic ambitions and abilities as best as possible. After the first year, you explore all of the practical and theoretical facets of being an artist. You do so in your studio and the workshops on your own and in cooperation with faculty and guest lecturers, 56 as well as outside

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the academy during field trips to interesting exhibitions and cultural events in the Netherlands and abroad, such as the Venice Biennale and the Documenta in Kassel. Showing your work in public is an integral part of the programme; it is a key component. You will learn to organise exhibitions, to present your work digitally and to reflect on it both verbally and in writing. At the end of four years your personal themes will be clear and you will have developed your own visual language. Working with the other prospective graduates you will organise a pre-exam exhibition at a location of your choice outside the academy. Together you will solve the various artistic and professional problems associated with putting together a group exhibition. Your final study phase concludes with a thesis and a solo presentation in the graduation show. Your work will ‘speak’ and you will talk about your work and your thesis, your motives with respect to content, and your ambitions for the immediate 57 future.

BA – Fine Arts Degree Study duration Full-time ∕part-time Fees Applications

Bachelor of Fine Arts* 4 years Full-time and part-time www.kabk.nl/finance www.kabk.nl/apply

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PHOTOGRAPHY

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›› Your focus will be on photography as a specific discipline from your first day at the academy onward. ›› Research and entrepreneurship are the foundation for your future work. ›› During the annual Network Week, you get personally acquainted with the profession, visiting studios and meeting the best in the field, including photographers, agencies and photo editors. ›› During your studies, you go on assignment abroad, for example in Poland or Belfast, and visit renowned events such as the Les Rencontres d’ Arles photography festival. ›› You will learn your way around the cultural field and by the time you graduate you will have acquired an extensive international network. ›› You will study alongside a selection of the best international students.

Photography at the KABK We communicate through images more than ever before. It shapes our very perception of the world. Almost everyone takes pictures, but it is not the same as developing and designing the visual culture in which we currently live. That is the domain of professional photographers. Photography has become a multifaceted discipline and is firmly established in every layer of our society. As a medium, photograph is indispensable in the contemporary fine arts. Consequently, a lot of demands are placed on todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photographer, including young professionals, and expectations are likewise high. In addition to understanding photography in technical and aesthetic terms, most of all you possess comprehensive knowledge of and insight into the significance, symbolism, effect and value of photography. It takes artistic talent to let an image speak for itself or have an impact. Business acumen, 66 too: there is a

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vast cultural supply to which new content is added every single day, and you will need to know how to stand out and make a name for yourself. Being able to convey your personal vision in both images and words is also important. Finally, there is the ability to translate it into different situations and have the courage to express it. Our focus and expertise are expressed in four major specialisations, with conceptual documentary photography and photojournalism (Documentary) on one side, and directing people and mise en scĂ¨ne (Fiction) on the other. During your first year, you will become intimately acquainted with these four specialisations, after which you will choose either the Documentary or Fiction direction. The annual Network Week is very special, offering you the opportunity to get to know the best in the field. You will get to talk with photographers during studio visits and meet photo editors, agencies and gallery owners. 67 The Network

Week concludes with a portfolio review masterclass for prospective graduates. Professional perspective The KABK provides you with an environment in which you become a creator of photographic images who is focused either on society and current events (Documentary) or on an imagined reality or specific concept (Fiction). Whichever direction you choose, you will work as an author, using your photography to tell compelling visual stories. Therefore, we pay a great deal of attention to the process that starts with your initial rudimentary idea and ultimately results in a series, which entails every professional preparatory activity, including research and production skills. Our alumniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is exhibited at home and abroad, their publications are among the best in the world, and they regularly win international awards.

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The programme You will develop a unique, recognisable visual language and connect it with a professional way of working at home and abroad. You will initiate projects, develop concepts and work on assignment. During your studies, you will become increasingly aware of your motives, themes and ethical standards, and will want to express them, too. As more and more people engage in photography without worrying about the technical quality of images, we see the opposite in professional photography, with increasingly higher and more specific demands being placed on each genre or specialty. You will adopt these accordingly. In many cases you will be involved in several projects simultaneously and working on assignments that could very well be real-life photography assignments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is often the case, in fact. We ask you to explore your subjects thoroughly and with an inquisitive, open mind. This investigative approach is 69 supported by

courses in sociology, photo and film history, media theory and communication. You will also write a thesis in which you expand and explain your topic, and provide a context for your practical output. This is the only way to become an independent thinker with a personal vision of photography as a medium and of the world, constantly searching for authentic imagery. The curriculum includes joint progress reviews, workshops and lectures. You will work in the studio and on location, wherever your subject is. Presentations will be held at the academy, you will engage in discussions with your fellow students and lecturers, and you will edit your photos and work on your prints, publications and presentations. In short, the academy will serve as an inspiring community where you not only benefit from your lecturers but also emphatically from each other.

BA – Photography Bachelor of Design* 4 years Full-time and part-time www.kabk.nl/finance www.kabk.nl/apply

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Degree Study duration Full-time ∕part-time Fees Applications

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

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›› Tradition, craftsmanship and innovation go hand in hand: you will practise silk-screen printing, master the craft of type design and shape the future through coding. ›› You will collaborate with large-scale institutions, such as the Ministry of Finance, the Supreme Court, the Court of Audit or Stroom Den Haag. ›› You will actively participate in exhibitions and workshops and join international design competitions like the Festival international de l’affiche et du graphisme in Chaumont, France. ›› You will follow the footsteps of internationally renowned alumni who not only set the standards for the Dutch design discipline (e.g. Gert Dumbar, Ootje Oxenaar or Gerrit Noordzij), but also fuel the contemporary discourse (such as Kok Pistolet, Van Onna ∕ Verwoerd and 79 Perceptor).

Graphic Design at the KABK Graphic designers explore the area where information, technology and society intersect. They have a keen eye for changes in the world, which they present for discussion. Design as a process, consists in fact of four fundamental activities: researching a problem, defining a solution, designing its implementation, and finally â&#x20AC;&#x201C; presenting the results to an audience. As the traditional connection with printed matter continues to diminish, we tend to use the term visual communication instead. Everything from websites and apps to logos and letters, from campaigns and movies to signs and flags, is the work of graphic designers. In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s endless stream of information, structuring information efficiently has become mandatory. As a matter of fact, it is the graphic designers who are the engineers of the omnipresent communication circuits.

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Professional perspective Graphic designers practise their profession in countless ways. Some work alone, others work for small studios or agencies, which may be organised as a collective or partnership of independent designers, or as a company with employees. At the other end of the spectrum are the large agencies with dozens of staff members. Also, there are many businesses that employ in-house graphic designers, such as museums, architectural firms, software companies, publishers and media houses. The clientele is just as diverse, from private individuals to public institutions, from corporate giants to state organisations, and from a local beauty salon to international broadcasting stations. The programme The study programme at the Royal Academy of Art is built around four main courses: design, interaction, image and typography, and 81 leaves room

for you to follow additional electives such as PlayLab, Letterstudio or Design Office, where you can investigate all the nuances of type design and typography, become familiar interdisciplinary research or work on projects for real clients. This approach allows students to strengthen their personal creative competencies while simultaneously obtaining basic knowledge of design. During your studies, you will explore all the aspects of visual communication and experience the work process from working out a business plan all the way to the final result. From the very first year, you are taught to conceptualise and develop proposals for both print and interactive media. In the course of the studies the subjects will become more interwoven and teachers will assign increasingly complex assignments, comparable to professional projects. A lot of attention is paid to current issues, covering both technology and society. You will learn how to iden-

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problems and engage in critical thinking.

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In particular, the coding course is a new and important component of the curriculum. Its main goal is to equip the students with basic programming knowledge and technical competencies. Participants become familiar with the fundamental building blocks of algorithms, and learn how to apply them in the design process. The Graphic Design department promotes questioning the status quo and exploring unknown territories, not only in personal fields of interest, but also in other disciplines. At KABK, we put internationalisation into practice, with students and guest lecturers from abroad, regular field trips and cooperation with foreign academies. You will have the opportunity to visit important cultural events such as the Venice Biennale, the Graphic Design Biennale in Brno or the Transmediale in Berlin, but also enjoy exhibitions in Antwerp, Amsterdam, Brussels and Rotterdam. 83

Education is provided by a diverse group of motivated autonomous graphic designers, all of whom have thriving design practices of their own. Furthermore, the faculty includes visual artists, business experts, art historians and philosophers. The ideal graduate is an investigative designer who is aware of current affairs, chooses his medium wisely, and is familiar with both traditional and new media. He excels in his professional career thanks to his extraordinary conceptual and visual abilities, strong technological curiosity and highly developed social engagement. Graduates can continue their education at KABK by following the Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programme in Type & Media. Other opportunities often pursued by the alumni include advanced degrees at the Royal College of Art in London, the Yale School of Art in New Haven, the Werkplaats Typografie in Arnhem, the Sandberg Institute in Amsterdam or Leiden University.

BA – Graphic Design Bachelor of Design* 4 years Full-time and part-time www.kabk.nl/finance www.kabk.nl/apply

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Degree Study duration Full-time ∕part-time Fees Applications

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INTERACTIVE ∕ MEDIA ∕ DESIGN

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›› You are interested in media and eager to explore how to interact with them. ›› You enjoy taking part in the social debate. ›› You enjoy operating in an interesting international work environment. ›› You feel comfortable in a small international team.

I ∕M ∕D at the KABK Interactive/Media/Design (I/M/D) is a relatively new department in the academy, designed to teach you to become a designer capable of dealing with interactive concepts and processes. Ideas are your primary product; you use them to connect people with processes or people with products on the meta-media or cross-media level. The perpetual key questions in I/M/D are: what is 93 interaction, and

how can you design interactions? All types of products arise from this quest: interactive installations, games, performances and clever design solutions that all centralize the interaction between the author, the product and the audience. The world is your future work domain, which is why this Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programme is taught in English. Professional perspective The need for communication specialists who transcend media is increasing, therefore, you will evolve into an independent, social, conceptual, creative, and pan-media designer. You will get accustomed to a field that changes rapidly, not only the media itself but also the way in which we use it. Art directors, concept designers, communication strategists, and senior media developers are all professionals who are involved in this field. You will work on actual, outside assignments in the international field. You will 94 learn to spot cul-

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tural, social, technological, and economic trends in society translating them into new concepts. You will learn how to work with a wide range of media in order to be able to apply it adeptly later and communicate professionally with experts. You will learn how to oversee projects, setting and achieving goals, thus maintaining control over the work process and attaining the best possible result. You will develop an investigative attitude that you will be able to put to good use in one of the research labs (ALEPH and WETEC). These laboratories enable you to work intensively on specific area’s for a prolonged time, such as the relation between philosophy and design (ALEPH) or the development of interactive and electronic textiles (WETEC). The programme is structured to teach you how to effectively manage the possibilities offered by a wide variety of media. You will start by gaining practical knowledge 95 and experience

with subjects including interaction design, graphic design, photography, sound design and visualising. In the process, your personal development will be given more and more room. The deliberate application of your particular knowledge and role will become increasingly important in concept development, meta-media thinking, personal leadership and other topics that transcend media. You will subsequently deepen this approach through courses including Multimedia Artistic Development, Creative Leadership, Critical Media and Storytelling. In order to optimally prepare you for your future international work sphere, you will take additional English writing courses. For a communication specialist, the ability to work well with others is an essential quality, which is why you will often collaborate with fellow students from other classes during your studies. This will quickly acclimate you to the studio setting that you will encounter in the professional world. The pro- 96 gramme has

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close ties to the field. You will have access to it through your lecturers and by attending and participating at conferences and events such as Ars Electronica in Linz, Austria and Todays Art in the Hague. As a result of outside projects and a challenging internship in the Netherlands or abroad, you will gain new knowledge and make new contacts for the future. After graduation, you will navigate extensive networks with ease as you continue your quest for the latest knowledge in your field, making you a sought-after professional to larger commercial and non-profit organisations on an international level.

BA – Interactive ∕ Media ∕ Design Degree Study duration Full-time ∕part-time Fees Applications

Bachelor of Design* 4 years Full-time www.kabk.nl/finance www.kabk.nl/apply

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INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & FURNITURE DESIGN ›› Experiment and research by design are paramount in our programme. ›› You will develop your own design approach with attention to the broader social context. ›› You will learn how to think and collaborate in a cross-disciplinary way within the context of the atelier. ›› You will gain valuable work experience as a student through projects for international events and external clients. ›› Learning by doing ensures that you directly apply and master what you are taught and reflect on what you discover.

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“No matter – try again – fail again – fail better.” – Samuel Beckett, Worstward Ho, 1983

Interior Architecture & Furniture Design (IAFD) at the KABK How do we experience our everyday surroundings? This question is especially relevant to spatial designers and product designers as they work with everything from individual objects to interiors, and from private to public space. They think increasingly in cross-disciplinary terms, work for clients as well as at their own initiative, and are engaged with socially relevant issues. In the IAFD programme at the KABK, experiment and research form the foundation of a balanced study programme. We pay attention to concept and empiricism: you will learn to think abstractly and to design with consideration for users, clients, context, society and co nte mp o r a r y themes. Our 106 guiding didactic

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philosophy is 'learning by doing'. You will develop an independent mentality, a reflective design attitude and empathetic capacity. Together, these competencies form the basis for a thorough design practice. You will get a reality check well before graduation by working on real projects and events such as the Salone del Mobile in Milan and for external clients such as the Council for Public Health and Health Care, the Court of Audit, Akzo Nobel and the Ministry of Finance. You will leave the KABK as a versatile designer with a unique, personal approach who greets every challenge with an open mind. Professional perspective ‘Interior’ is increasingly regarded as a space that generates meaning and emotions through shapes, colours, scents, materials and objects. This can result in deliberately orchestrated experiences. As a spatial designer, you will arrive at the 107 best spatial

interventions by conducting substantiated research of your own. Initially, you look at identity, communication and experience as part of the bigger picture before proceeding to elaborate on your ideas down to the very last detail. Interior architecture is related to design disciplines such as design, textile and product design. You also apply knowledge and skills associated with ergonomics, technology, marketing, anthropology and psychology. Basically, a spatial designer is both a generalist and specialist, and is able to apply knowledge from all of these different disciplines. For the product designer, the furniture, object or product and the relationship between person and space are the central point. You pay attention not only to practical value and the human body but also to the architectural space that the objects serve. Innovative techniques, production processes and experiments with new materials play an important role in the design of objects 108 and products. In

addition, more and more attention is being paid to sustainability and conscious use of materials.

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The programme After the first year, you will choose to specialise in either Interior Architecture (full-time/part-time) or Furniture Design (full-time only). The study duration is four years for all of the Bachelor programmes. Once you have earned your Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture eligible to apply for the Interior Architecture INSIDE Master’s degree programme. (see page 149) During this Bachelor’s programme, you will explore four domains in-depth: design, morphology, media & materials, and knowledge & context. Each year covers different aspects of these domains. You will work in small teams, often in an atelier context, which encourages interaction, cooperation, reflection and c o n f r o n t a t i o n . 109 Your mindset,

personal responsibility and ability to function independently within the team will be challenged. Rather than simply fulfil the instructorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assignments and wishes, your focus will be on developing your own workflow by gaining a good grasp of the assignments and thus developing yourself optimally. You will acquire a broad theoretical and artistic background through main design subjects as well as through the other domains, in which you will learn about historic and contemporary developments in architecture, design and art history, for example. You will also develop specific skills, such as 3D printing, and digital drawing, photography, graphic design, model and mould making, ceramics and textiles. The Individual Study Trajectory and diverse Research Labs give you the opportunity to broaden or deepen your studies. Field trips and workshops are also an important component of your studies: each year, you 110 will gain experi-

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ences and expertise both in the Netherlands and abroad. In recent years, destinations have included Portugal, Switzerland, Germany and Italy.

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BA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Interior Architecture & Furniture Design Degree Study duration Full-time â&#x2C6;&#x2022;part-time Fees Applications

Bachelor of Design* 4 years Full-time and part-time www.kabk.nl/finance www.kabk.nl/apply

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TEXTILE & FASHION

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›› The KABK works closely with the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, one of the most important trendsetters in fashion in Europe. ›› We focus on innovation, experimentation, improvisation, analysis, reflection and insight, underpinned by profound knowledge of history and folklore, too. ›› Although textile and fashion are two separate fields, they form a single dynamic department: inspiring and enriching! ›› Renowned and award-winning alumni include Erik Frenken (Avelon), Claes Iversen and Bastian Visch. ›› You will participate in an extremely professional annual fashion show, where fashion journalists from the Netherlands and abroad occupy the front row. ›› The production rate is way above average: you will be a stronger designer for it.

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Textile & Fashion at the KABK The KABK trains you to become a fashion designer or textile designer. Both professions require an innate curiosity and interest in the unknown, as well as the drive for innovation. Just like a visual artist, you have an antenna for receiving and predicting the character of an era â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what will it look like, and what will the fashion industry need accordingly? You feel socially engaged, you are flexible and tolerant, you think beyond the boundaries of disciplines, you know the rules of the field and you want to communicate a relevant and alternative message. With your professional attitude, skills and expertise you will be able to grow your own design practice and create a niche and identity for yourself as a designer. Professional perspective As a fashion designer you have a wide knowledge, with sociology, anthropology, semiotics, psychology and visual cul- 120 ture providing

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the foundation for your artistic, practical and theoretical development. It allows you to present your own vision as well as an authentic image in the form of a collection. A fashion designer is never satisfied, and constantly looking for current trends and developments. You bring renewal with every season, and in the process also continually add to your personal significance and position as a modern designer in our rapidly changing, globalising world. As textile designer you work with concepts such as material, shape, structure and environment every day, whether it involves decorating an interior, designing clothes, industry or product development, or your autonomous expression. You also know how to handle questions about technique, art and fashion. Preserving the balance between the qualities of textiles and the challenges of our society is essential. The question as to what the textiles of the future will look and feel like, and what other 121 i n n o v a t i v e

functions they can acquire is more relevant than ever. The programme The KABK trains you to become an independent designer. We stimulate and intensify your interest in the unknown and the new by focusing on research. We offer you courses in subjects including art philosophy, the history of costume and textile, and visual development. Drawing is an important part of the curriculum. You will learn how to analyse the human body in life drawing class. Fashion drawing enables you to create your own expression of body and design. At the same time, sketching, making collages and producing other graphic work will help hone your artistic talents. You will learn the specific sophisticated implementation of your design through pattern making, shaping, experimental form study and tailoring. Step by step, you will gradually develop a personal vision based on real content and 122 an accurate

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message. Each year, you will design and develop a large number of complete silhouettes; the volume and totality of the artwork greatly exceeds the average at other academies. This way we prepare our students to become strong, skilled, and all round designers, with love and respect for the métier and ready to face the diverse and important challenges of the future profession. The Textile & Fashion department at the KABK is a remarkably dynamic department with great ambitions and an emphasis on intensive cooperation. Many courses are taught in joint classrooms and students are treated as a single group as much as possible. In the Netherlands, this programme is among the very best, and internationally our approach attracts considerable attention; many foreign students want to study at the KABK thanks to our unique structure.

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Bachelor of Design* 4 years Full-time www.kabk.nl/finance www.kabk.nl/apply

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ArtScience at de KABK Established over 25 years ago, the ArtScience Interfaculty is an interdisciplinary art programme between the KABK and the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague. Together we offer a unique and practice-based, creative programme that teaches you how to research and conceive new art forms. We see that traditional art forms such as music, film, theatre and visual art are being increasingly influenced by social changes, scientific research and technologi- 131 cal, including

digital, developments. Furthermore art and science continue to grow towards each other more and more. The ArtScience Master’s programme focuses on an interdisciplinary approach, which teaches you how to connect and transcend various art forms and areas of expertise. Your projects include installations, performances and objects that appeal to all of the senses. “You think like a scientist with the heart of a poet and the eyes of a painter.” – György Kepes, founder of the Center for Advanced Visual Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Who should apply? You have already earned an art or science-related degree at Bachelor’s level, and at the very least have started an independent 132 art practice that

involves interdisciplinary art, and science. Our Master’s programme offers you the opportunity to focus two years on your own creation and research in order to intensify and transform your art practice.

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The programme You will be admitted to the programme on the basis of a research proposal. You will choose two personal coaches who will assist you in drawing up a study and research plan based around your topic. You will combine courses, projects and labs that we offer within the Interfaculty with courses taught by the KABK, the Royal Conservatoire and Leiden University. The exact combination will depend on your research topic and background. In other words, the amount of self-study versus formal coursework will be unique to each student; also, as a group you will take a number of introductory courses and participate in Masters’ meetings designed for presenting 133 and making

critical inquiries about your research projects. Together with ArtScience lecturers you will evaluate the progress of your individual work twice a year.

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›› You choose to specifically focus on your artistic practice, which creates more room for selfreflection. ›› Research groups such as Art & Politics and Voice, Text, Language provide a unique opportunity in the Netherlands to immerse yourself in your studies. ›› We have good contacts in the art sector, including BAK (Utrecht), Stroom (The Hague) and De Appel (Amsterdam). Joint exhibitions are organised, too. ›› You may also take selected courses offered by Leiden University as well as the PhDArts programme. ›› This Master’s programme attracts students with different backgrounds from all over the world; your fellow students instantly become critical peers.

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Artistic Research at the KABK Musicians and visual artists have always engaged in research, but we do not think of it in such terms. However, that changes when contemplating the question whether artists produce knowledge. The Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programme in Artistic Research (MAR) thoroughly examines this question. By making room for research within the arts, by the artists themselves, instead of about the arts, by others. How? By writing, reading, collecting and studying materials, compiling image and sound archives, and through many hours of looking at films, performances, exhibitions. Is it time to intensify or overhaul your artistic practice? The Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programme in Artistic Research (MAR) is designed to let you do so thoroughly, in theory as well as in practice. You will have access to studio space and receive guidance by artist-lecturers. In addition, there is an extensive guest programme featuring studio visits, lectures and workshops by artists, composers, academ- 140 ics, critics and

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curators. You will also be individually supervised in writing a research paper in which you reflect on your artistic development. Research papers are usually written, but you may also present your findings in the form of a video journal or sound recording. Our emphasis on artistic research creates more space for self-reflection. Possible results include more theoretical nourishment, greater dedication or an inspiring collaboration with artists and musicians from other disciplines. The MAR also organises field trips to exhibitions in the Netherlands and abroad, and regularly initiates exhibitions both at the academy and elsewhere. In addition, the Royal College of Art in London participates in a student exchange programme each year. Who should apply? This two-year full-time Master’s programme is intended for Bachelor’s degree holders, artists, designers and musicians. The 141 programme is

taught in English, and is the result of a cooperation between the KABK and the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague: artists who work with performance, sound or music are welcome. To apply, you will submit a research proposal, which will serve as the basis of your work if you are accepted for the MAR. The programme During the Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programme you will learn to reflect critically on your work and areas of interest. You will analyse and explore your ideas and discoveries and communicate them both verbally and in writing. You will work closely in small research groups with fellow students who share the same interests. Topics can range anywhere from the dynamics of performance, sound experiments, art and politics or collecting as an artistic and social practice. You will engage each other in discussion, produce work c o l l e c t i v e l y, attend relevant 142 exhibitions, per-

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formances and lectures, and initiate activities. Your joint interest will also determine which artists, academics, critics and curators will be invited for the MARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guest programme.

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Master of Music* 2 years Full-time www.kabk.nl/finance www.kabk.nl/apply www.masterartisticresearch.eu

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›› You will learn to design for the circular economy. ›› You will learn to design from your personal observation and analysis. ›› Travel is an important part of the curriculum. ›› Your supervisors will include architects from OMA, SUPERUSE, MVRDV and DOEPEL-STRIJKERS.

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INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE (INSIDE)

Interior Architecture (INSIDE) at the KABK INSIDE is an internationally-oriented Master’s programme that takes an interdisciplinary approach to the field of interior architecture. INSIDE sees major changes 151 in the urban

domain, such as privatisation, economisation and ever-increasing control. Consequently, the significance of public space is drastically changing: outside spaces are becoming interiors. Shopping streets are turning into shopping malls; station squares are becoming galleries that can be opened and closed. As for malls, experience is gaining more and more importance in the design of retail chains, restaurants, lobbies, hotels, apartment complexes and homes. INSIDE wants to look outward from this â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;new interiorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; point of view. Which perspectives will emerge within these stratified social and spatial developments? Who should apply? You have a BA or MA in architecture, interior architecture or another area of spatial design. You have strong ambitions and are driven to evolve into an enterprising, innovative interior architect who is aware of the impact of a good design on the immediate 152 s u r ro u n d in g s .

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INSIDE supports your personal growth in three areas. You will become aware of social developments and assume your responsibility as an interior architect accordingly. You have artistic capacity and will learn how to apply your ambitions, knowledge and expertise to unique and innovative spatial interventions. You will become skilled in spatial design: INSIDE architects are able to translate their interventions into actual, feasible spatial designs. The programme Through INSIDE you will learn to design for the real world – a world that is constantly changing, often at a fast pace. You will not be designing ‘finished products’; instead, you will learn to think from the circular economy perspective, not only by conducting research and mastering design processes but also in accordance with our ‘learning by doing’ motto. The programme is entirely in English and based 153 on the design

processes of observation, knowledge development, planning, investigating through design, conceptualising, design, presentation and evaluation. During the first year, you will become familiar with all of these phases of design. In the second year, you will have room to hone these skills in order to be able to fully apply them as you work on your final project. Each year, the programme is defined by a social theme or an urgent user problem. Topics in recent years have included food, vacant office buildings and the radical changes to retail areas as a result of online shopping and malls outside the city. You will learn to think in terms of enduring and humane solutions that you present in the form of research and a spatial design. The programmeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core consists of our three studios: URBAN, SPACE and INTER. Here you will complete the entire trajectory from research to spatial design via concept development according to current themes. 154 In 2014/2015, for

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example, students are cooperating in STUDIO URBAN with architects from SUPERUSE. Designing for the circular economy occupies centre stage. In STUDIO SPACE, students are working on ‘shopping concepts for the future’ with DOEPEL/STRIJKERS architects, and STUDIO INTER students are exploring ‘households of the future’ with MVRDV. In addition to your studio work you will participate in FLOWS, a longer research track that is designed to introduce you to every aspect of the circular economy and determine your potential role within it. THEORY is the theoretical linchpin of this Master’s programme, in which you reflect on the position of interior architecture as a discipline. SKILLS is the component in which you take intensive workshops to enhance your skills. Travel encourages reflection, too; the TRAVEL component requires you to observe cultural phenomena and social aspects and gain a good grasp of interior architecture as a field. 155

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Master in Interior Architecture* 2 years Full-time www.kabk.nl/finance www.kabk.nl/apply www.enterinside.nl

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›› In 2014, this master programme was accredited by an international committee of type designers as the best course in typography and type design in the world. ›› Graduates of the programme have gone on to become prominent type designers at Adobe, Apple, Microsoft, Google and leading type foundries including Font Bureau and Hoefler&Co. ›› You are motivated and talented and willing to work closely with fellow Master’s students on assignments and projects. ›› The programme is small-scale, intensive and unique.

Type & Media at the KABK In this one-year full-time master programme you will expand your existing knowledge of type design and typography. You 161 will work very

closely in a small group of no more than 12 students under the expert supervision of enthusiastic lecturers and guest lecturers. As a field, type design is limited in size but very international. Consequently, the programmeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach is fully international, and taught in English. There are individual workspaces available for the students in the Type & Media studio. Of course, you have access to all facilities in the KABK studios and workshops. You will explore every aspect of type design in a variety of assignments. Contrast, rhythm, proportion and weight will be discussed, as well as the technical aspects of creating fonts and the digital design process. Discussions with leading type designers, each with a different view and approach, help deepen the theoretical understanding. Field trips to museums and conferences, such as Typo Berlin, provide you with a realistic impression of historic backgrounds and co ntemp o r ar y practice. You and your fellow 162 students in this

course will organise numerous activities, too, such as the Gerrit Noordzij Prize, which is offered every three years.

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Who should apply? This course will enhance your profile as a designer who has a thorough knowledge of and a pronounced affinity with type and typography. You have a Bachelor’s degree in graphic design and proven experience. You have a good command of verbal and written English. You may have already produced various type designs, but having a portfolio that shows how you think as a designer is more important. Which steps do you take when developing your ideas, and why? The Master’s students that we are looking for are aware of their signature and identity, but want to learn how to apply these more purposefully in their work.

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The programme The full-time Type & Media master programme is a combination of doing work by hand, drawing and understanding type. The academic year is divided into two semesters. During the first semester, assignments are given in rapid succession, from contrast and form exercises to research on the history of existing typefaces, and from programming in Python to letter carving and plenty of drawing. During the second semester, the focus shifts to designing your own type family, with concept, form and technique taking centre stage. You will present your final project as realistically as possible in the applicable situation and give an oral presentation on the design process to the faculty and the external examiner. In the past type designers from England, Germany, Belgium, the US and Canada have been part of this committee. They will evaluate not only your final project but also your previous a s s i g n m e n t s . 164 They will also

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take into consideration your personal dedication and self-reflection during your studies. Provided their assessment is positive, you will be awarded the official degree from the KABK.

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Master of Design in Type and Media* 1 year Full-time www.kabk.nl/finance www.kabk.nl/apply new.typemedia.org

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›› You want to further investigate and hone your position in the design field. ›› You will receive input from professionals from the entire field who contribute international experience. ›› You will work in a nurturing environment on new creative discoveries and be given time to expand on them.

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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

Industrial Design at the KABK ID is a part-time course for professionals who would like to learn more about both product design and the process of creating as a craft. Concept, skills, culture and industry are presented in the appropriate proportions. From its inception in 1950, many prominent names have been associated with the Postgraduate Course 173 in ID. Designers

including Gerrit Rietveld, Frans de La Haye and Renny Ramakers were either lecturers or students. ID is the oldest recognised course in the field of design and industrial design in the Netherlands. The curriculum provides a realistic view of the field because it is taught by lecturers with a full-time design practice. Guest lecturers are invited on the basis of their particular expertise and skills, too. The range of professional backgrounds represented by the students from the Netherlands and abroad is likewise valuable. The programme The programme consists of six blocks, each of which lasts six months. You will receive a certificate for the individual blocks and an overall diploma.

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Subjects A. Industry & culture You will explore how the industry and culture of designing interlock. This involves sophisticated combinations of different disciplines and skills: industrial design, building prototypes, applied art, mechanics, marketing, manufacturing everything from limited batches to mass production, the consumer market, retail and business to business. You will learn your way around Milan and Frankfurt, where the most important trade fairs are held, and the ID programmes offered by Delft University of Technology and Eindhoven University of Technology.

B. Real artist In this block, you will explore your personality and the context in which you create your work. You will gain a clear overview of the world of galleries, museums, cultural events, institutes, grants and awards, maga- 175 zines, presen-

tations and in-house productions. You will develop a personal opinion as an independent designer and become aware of your position in relation to curators, journalists and opinion makers. C. Cool industry You will immerse yourself in the question of how design is embedded in the process side of product design. Marketing, corporate identity, technical expertise, customer relations, tenders and acquisition all play a role. You will also frequently work in an international context; after all, clients, manufacturers and consumers are by no means confined to the Netherlands. What does that entail? Presentation A. Freehand drawing You will learn freehand drawing and the basics for 2D design drawing using various techniques and materials. You will work indi- 176 vidually on dif-

ferent assignments that are an extension of your design assignments.

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B. Computer skills Just like drawing competency, having computer skills will expand your expressive capabilities as a designer. You will focus on the basics of various software packages and rendering techniques.

Personal skills, contemplation and culture A. Personal skills Designers must be able to do more than produce good designs; they must also be able to communicate with myriad individuals and stakeholders and convey their personal conviction. These classes will help you develop your personal skills, communication skills (verbal and written), consultant skills, negotiation techniques and smart project management.

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B. Contemplation You will learn to see your position as designer in the social and theoretical context of the field. You will also become aware of your personal vision of design in this context. By engaging in discussion you will increase each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to reflect. C. Culture bearers You will become familiar with the cultural and commercial embedding of design. The guest lecturers are recognised authorities in the cultural, political and corporate sectors. From their unique perspective they will provide insight into the context in which design functions and designers have a role, giving you an up-to-date view of design today. Who should apply? This Postgraduate Course is intended for design graduates and design professionals who wish to delve deeper into their field. The course offers the perfect opportunity to hone 178 your expertise

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and skills in conjunction with pursuing your career. For starters, both the schedule, which is divided into six-month semesters, and the condensed curriculum beautifully accommodate a professional practice.

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Certificate 6 semesters (enrolment per semester is possible) Part-time www.kabk.nl/finance www.kabk.nl/apply

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PhDArts doctoral programme PhDArts offers an international, highlevel doctorate in art and design. Research has always been an integral part of the artistic practice of visual artists and designers, but attention for the research aspect of art and design practice has increased dramatically over the past decades. Contemporary artists and designers often position themselves as researchers in both the social and the artistic field. In some cases the research itself has become the work of art or design, with matter and medium serving as the tools in the research or thought process. The phenomenon of research in and through the arts brings the practical (the act of creating) and the theoretical (the act of reflecting) together. These hybrid artistresearchers and designer-researchers distinguish themselves from other artists and design- 187 ers by taking it

upon themselves to make statements about the creative process. They involve others in this process, engage in discussion and open themselves to critique. The researcher seeks out discussion in the public domain. Who should apply? Candidates must have either a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in art or design, or proof of study at a comparable level. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required, and candidates must be able to prove that they have relevant professional experience as artists or designers. The research proposal needs to demonstrate intellectual curiosity and justify the urgency for this particular research, as well as reflect critical engagement with both society at large and the candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chosen field. The programme The PhDArts research trajectory consists of two elements: individual research and 188 participation in

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the doctoral study programme. An appropriate team of supervisors is sought for each doctoral student. Consisting of lectures, seminars, trainings and workshops, the doctoral study programme is an essential part of the research environment in which students undertake their research. PhDArts is a collaboration between the Leiden University, Academy of Creative and Performing Arts and the KABK. Without public discussion and the exchange with peers the research has no value. When this exchange takes place in an academic context, such as the PhDArts programme, certain conditions apply. For starters, the research needs to yield fresh insights, not only into oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal work but also into art and design in the broader sense. The research should also contribute to knowledge about art and design and the international discourse in the field of research.

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Preparatory courses at the KABK You are welcome here even prior to pursuing a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree at the KABK. If you have a passion for making things, that is often apparent during or well before you have completed secondary school. We have developed a number of preparatory courses with teens and children in mind. They are designed to help you find your bearings, follow a specific developmental path, and to find out whether a career as a professional artist or designer would truly suit you. If so, you are automatically wellprepared to enrol in one of our regular programmes. A special admissions procedure applies to students who have taken one of our preparatory courses.

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What do we have on offer for you? ›› Kids Club (for children aged 9-12 in primary school classes 7 and 8). ›› School for Young Talent (for students enrolled in preparatory secondary vocational education (theoretical track), senior general education, or pre-university education level). ›› Orientation course (14 Saturdays; offered twice each school year). ›› Preparatory Year (a full-time one-year programme after secondary school). Cooperation with secondary education ›› Secondary students can take classes at the School for Young Talent. ›› Art classes with a select number of secondary schools in The Hague and the surrounding area with which we work closely. All preparatory courses require an admissions interview during which you are expected to bring a portfolio that includes as 198 much of your

recent work as possible. A special admissions procedure applies to participants in our preparatory courses who wish to apply to a regular Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programme at the KABK, but this does not guarantee admission.

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School for Young Talent We offer talented students the opportunity to form themselves culturally, professionally educate themselves and prepare for admission to the KABK. We created the School for Young Talent in cooperation with the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague. You can start exploring whether a career as an artist, designer, dancer or musician is for you whilst you are still in secondary school. We offer education to students in every subject cluster, although the Culture and Society (senior general secondary education, pre-university education) and the Economics sector (preparatory secondary vocational education) are the most appropriate. The School for Young Talent 199 is a small-scale

programme; personal attention takes priority. You will be at the academy at least three half days a week and you will receive guidance from our lecturers. Lower level students will be introduced to various materials and techniques. You will learn how to express and elaborate on your ideas. This will provide you with a solid foundation for deliberately choosing your own path once you reach the upper level in preparation of an advanced programme in art education. You will attend classes in drawing and painting, photography, graphic design, interdisciplinary and 3D techniques, concept development and art theory. In addition, you may participate in various projects and visit studios and shows. You will also find out what it is like to design an exhibition. Inspiring field trips and cultural trips to the Venice Biennale, for example, are included in the programme, too. The School for Young Talent also organises exchange programmes with students from our partner school, the Lyceo 200 Artistico Statale

Bruno Munari, in Vittorio Veneto (Italy). You may work independently in the academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio and use the library and all of the workshops (provided you follow the safety rules related to your age). Your work will be evaluated twice a year, at which time the lecturers will decide whether the programme still suits you. PREPARATORY COURSES

The Preparatory Year Who should apply? This full-time preparatory programme is designed for students who have completed their secondary studies at the senior general secondary education, pre-university education, or preparatory secondary vocational education level and are interested in pursuing a degree at the KABK but either have not yet been able to prepare for admission to the academy, or specifically wish to get an overall feel for the academy before formally applying. The programme is taught by KABK faculty and 201 guest lecturers.

The focus is on learning how to conceptualise your experiences and observations. You will also develop an appropriate attitude towards work and a suitable mentality, which will serve you well later at the academy. The Preparatory Year demands your complete dedication and active participation. The Preparatory Year comprises three periods: orientation, immersion and preparation for admission to the KABK. Up until Christmas you will work on assignments that encourage you to explore your personal interpretations and approaches. You will also see a lot: exhibitions, films and performances. During the subsequent three months you will choose a direction that you will explore in more depth. You will be introduced to the Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department of your choice, which is where you will spend the last six weeks from the end of March until mid-May. You will also be welcome in the academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s various workshops. All of this is designed to prepare you for the special admis- 202 sions exam for

students enrolled in the Preparatory Year. If your portfolio is still lacking, then you will be allowed to take the regular admissions exam for the Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programme in May.

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Orientation Course Who should apply? Everyone who is considering applying to the KABK. The Orientation Course consists of 14 Saturday sessions and is offered in the spring and autumn. Together with our lecturers you will explore your artistic ambitions, sources of inspiration and your relationship to society. We challenge you to develop an inquisitive, expressive attitude. As you work on your portfolio you will become familiar with the mentality, method and scholarly mindset that the academy expects of you. The techniques and exercises that we offer are designed with a vital work process in mind, not a final result. You will regularly be given assignments to work on at home. 203 As part of the

Orientation Course curriculum, guest lecturers, KABK students and graduates are occasionally invited. They gladly share their KABK experiences and professional opportunities post-graduation. Art Plan Schools and Art Classes A number of secondary schools emphasise art and culture in their curriculum, not only in order to be able to properly nurture and guide your talent from an early stage but also to give you a realistic idea of what it is like to study at an art academy. The KABK works closely with several schools to offer professional preparatory art education. You will attend the KABK one afternoon each week to participate in a specific programme that fits your regular school schedule. Our partner schools include Segbroek College and Zandvliet College in The Hague, Bonaventura College in Leiden and Rijnlands Lyceum in Wassenaar.

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Special preparatory programme You also have the option of combining your school schedule with several classes that are part of the KABKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preparatory programmes. This requires a custom solution, which we provide in cooperation with your school. In practice, it is often possible to participate in at least a part of the School for Young Talent programme. Kids Club Who should apply? Children in primary school classes 7 and 8 (ages 9-12) who would like to do more with art than is offered at their school. They might consider applying to the School for Young Talent or one of the Art Plan Schools. The children attend the KABK on Friday afternoons.

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Preparatory Courses ORIENTATION COURSE Degree Study duration Fees Applications More info

Proof of participation 14 Saturdays 10am-3pm including excursion www.kabk.nl/finance www.kabk.nl/apply voortraject@kabk.nl

SCHOOL FOR YOUNG TALENT Degree Study duration Full-time ∕part-time Fees, applications & additional information More info

Dutch secondary school (VMBO (HAS-traject), HAVO, VWO) 4, 5 or 6 years Full-time www.svjt.nl voortraject@kabk.nl

PREPARATORY YEAR Degree Study duration Full-time ∕part-time Fees Applications More info

Certificate 1 year 3 days a week + home assignments www.kabk.nl/finance www.kabk.nl/apply voortraject@kabk.nl

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FACILITIES The Royal Academy of Art offers you everything you need during your studies: ›› State-of-the-art workshops ›› Library & Media Centre ›› Art supply shop FACILITIES

Workshops The vital heart of our academy comprises 14 workshops, which draw students from every department during the day, in the evening and on weekends, too. Tradition and innovation go hand in hand here. The equipment is state-of-the-art and certain features have earned an international reputation for excellence. Our workshop managers can tell you everything you need to know about working here professionally and safely.

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Textile & Fashion workshop A laser cutting machine, a sublimation printer and a calendar heat transfer press are just some of the tools available in this workshop that will allow you to take a highly professional approach to your textile and fashion designs. 3D-LAB You can transform your digital models into actual objects in this advanced workshop. Computer workshop An arsenal of Apple computers featuring the latest design software are ready for you in this workshop, where you can design and draw in 2D as well as 3D and more. You can also work with printers that accommodate every conceivable format for colour and black & white prints.

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Multimedia workshop We have four professionally equipped editing rooms, one editing room that can be used for instructional purposes (four workstations), and one large editing suite with an adjacent sound booth with green and blue screens. Audio-visual equipment is available for hire, too.

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Cinema & Recording studios You can screen your films in the cinema, which seats 27 and is fitted out with a Full HD beamer and Digital Surround 7.1 sound. Also, there are multiple recording studios where you can use lighting equipment and tripods for portrait and model photography as well as table top photography. To develop your photos, we have a digital as well as an analogue darkroom.

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Photography workshop The printing facilities in this workshop are especially designed for photography. You can even create prints in formats as large as A2 in photo quality here. Print workshop You can work with traditional techniques such as engraving (etching), relief printing (woodcut or linocut), offset printing (lithography) and screen printing. You can also hand print your work here. Typesetting workshop This workshop features an extensive collection of antique metal and wood letters and two good printing presses. You are welcome to use them to print and experiment with different sorts of ink and paper. Metal workshop Laser technology (MIG/TIG and autogenous welding), sheet metal working (shearing, 216 setting, rolling,

bending) and high speed technologies are at your disposal here.

Ceramics workshop The Ceramics workshop features a clay extruder, a slip casting machine, glazing supplies and an electric potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wheel.

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Classic techniques workshop Here you can combine todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s digital processes with analogue photographic techniques dating back 150 years.

Sculpture workshop More than 100 m2 of space for working with plaster, mould making and casting, sculpting with wood and stone and armature, and portrait sculpture. Woodworking & Synthetics workshop This workshop is equipped with electric woodworking machines that can be used for virtually every type of wood processing imagi- 217 nable. You

can create and adapt plastic models on the saw bench, on the bending table and using a welding torch and the vacuum forming machine. Library & Media centre The KABK has a well-equipped library and media centre where you will find over 12,000 books on art, architecture, photography, graphic design, architectural design, philosophy, art appreciation, history and art and cultural history. We subscribe to more than 80 magazines and newspapers, which will keep you informed of the latest developments. The media centre has some 500 DVDs and CD-ROMs that you may watch on site. Centrally located in the building, the library has study areas and several computers. You can access the catalogue online. All first-year students are given a tutorial each academic year; we want you to feel comfortable using our computer-based catalogue.

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Art Supply shop The academy has different shops where you can find the following: paper, drawing and painting supplies, supplies for digital and analogue photography, fabrics and haberdashery. You may also borrow mannequins, tailorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dummies, hat blocks and clothing racks.

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In order to be able to study at the KABK you must be admitted. The admissions committee for the programme in question will determine whether you possess sufficient artistic talent. Your motivation also plays an important role. Admission requirements You should have a secondary school diploma comparable to the Dutch HAVO, VWO or MBO4 diploma. With respect to all of the Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programmes offered by the academy, you should have a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in your chosen discipline.

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Admissions procedure 1. Register in Studielink via our application page online at www.kabk.nl. 2. After you apply via Studielink, you will receive an e-mail with information about the admissions procedure. 3. Once you have read this information, you will let us know whether you wish to register for an entrance exam. 4. If you do, you will receive an e-mail with details about your entrance exam. 5. The entrance exam is held at the KABK in The Hague between January and June. Arrangements can be made in exceptional cases for the entrance exam to be taken online. Please email our student administration office at: studentenadministratie@kabk.nl. 6. You will be notified about the results as promptly as possible.

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International students If you are unable to travel to the Netherlands for the entrance exam, we will ask you to submit your portfolio by post, e-mail or WeTransfer. During a Skype interview, you will be asked about your motivation, English skills and more. Read the e-mail carefully that you receive after registering in Studielink. All non-EU/EEA students who require a visa must apply before 1 May. If you are a citizen of an EU country then you do not need a residence permit to study at the academy. Exchange students The academy hosts a number of exchange students every semester. A special application procedure applies. Please visit www.kabk.nl to find out how you can study at the KABK as an exchange student for one or two semesters.

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Transfer students If you have spent a year or part of a year at a different academy and wish to continue your studies at the KABK, please send an e-mail to studentenadministratie@kabk.nl to arrange for an entrance exam after you have registered in Studielink. Questions? If you would like more information about a KABK programme or the admissions procedure, you may schedule a consultation appointment. Please send an e-mail to: studentenadministratie@kabk.nl.

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CREDITS This is a publication of the Royal Academy of Art The Hague January 2015

Art direction & design

Koos Breen, Suzanne Bakkum

Lonneke van der Palen Text editor Manon Berendse Translation UvA Talen

Print run

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Photography

3000 (EN), 1000 (NL)

Printing

Drukkerij Tielen, Boxtel

Binding

Binderij Hexspoor, Boxtel

Paper

Fedrigoni Brossulin Avorio XT 290 g/m2 (cover) Papyrus Luxo Magic 130 g/m2

Letters

Warnock Van Dijk

*The Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s titles mentioned in this brochure are degrees that can be awarded in the 2014 - 2015 academic year. The system of titles in higher education is in development, however, and therefore no rights may be derived from the information contained in this brochure. The most current information is always available online at www.kabk.nl.

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