Fine Art Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen

Overview

The bachelor's programme Fine Art at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen is a four-year programme. An academic year consists of two semesters of 16 teaching weeks each, each with a final assessment and a project week or excursion week. The programme is structured around work in the studio. The studio programme focuses on the development of your own visual work. You will learn to look at your own work and that of others in a professional manner.

Making and thinking

For an artist, making and thinking are closely linked. This is reflected in the curriculum. You will be taught by a variety of tutors, who all have their own specialised active professional background. Working in the studio and workshops is central in the programme in which theory and practice are connected to prepare you for a professional practice.

Personal development as an artist

Your personal development as an artist is central in the programme. This means you can personalise your own programme and are free to pursue subjects and activities that encourage you to explore new paths. Part of this development is your Study Portfolio. You will further personalise your study programme by  working with multiple mediums and by getting to know different professional domains and artist positions.In your third year you can study abroad for a semester or apply for a minor. You can take part in (Honours) projects and assignments provided by The Project Bureau or carry out research assignments for the Art & Society Research Centre. We offer a great many additional activities, like an international excursion at the start of your studies, guest lectures, project weeks, excursions, exhibitions, festivities and external projects, and many interesting, multidisciplinary OffCourses.