Program Overview
The Art and Design at Karel de Grote University College (KDG) is a MRes programme in Arts & Design over 9 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Art and Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 2,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Antwerpen, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art and Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Artistic project
- Documentation - dissemination
- Presentation & curatorial context
- Masterclasses
- Wesley Meuris
- Hilde Van Pelt
- Pieter Vermeulen
- Haseeb Ahmed (artist)
- Vaast Colson (artist)
- Honoré d\x92O (artist)
- Thomas Decreus (philosopher & journalist)
- Marjolijn Dijkman (artist, Enough Room for Space)
- Nico Dockx (artist)
- Kim Gorus (research coordinator St Lucas Antwerp)
- Loek Grootjans (artist)
- Ronny Heiremans (artist)
- Lieven Jonckheere (psychoanalyst)
- Aglaia Konrad (artist)
- Emmanuel Lambion (freelance curator)
- Elise Lammer (curator SALTS Basel)
- Matteo Lucchetti (curator Visible)
- Céline Mathieu (artist)
- David Maroto (artist)
- Mihnea Mircan (artistic director Extra City Antwerp)
- Els Opsomer (artist)
- Alan Quireyns (artistic director AIR Antwerp)
- Arno Roncada (photographer)
- Samuel Saelemakers (associate curator Witte de With)
- Stef Van Bellingen (freelance curator, WARP)
- Herman Van Ingelgem (artist)
- Frederik Vergaert (Lokaal01 Antwerp)
- Els Vermang (LAB[au] Brussels)
- Eva Wilson (director Schinkel Pavilion Berlin)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The Master of Research in Art and Design is intended for candidates with a master\xc2\x92s degree or an equivalent qualification. Holders of both masters in visual arts or design and other subjects with artistic practice can apply with a portfolio, a letter of motivation, and a research proposal. Candidates will subsequently be called for an interview. The selection committee will decide on their admissibility based on their file.
- The ideal candidate already has a promising artistic background and is research-oriented. He or she will also be expected to engage in debates and pursue a thorough critical reflection.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Karel de Grote University College (KDG) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Karel de Grote University College (KDG)
Karel de Grote University College (KDG)
Antwerp, Belgium
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2007-05-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 9 months