The first year of the Major consists of three terms:
- Term 1, Navigation - New Ways of Seeing, introduces you to the Major Photography. You will develop diverse and experimental ways of photographing and image making: analogue and in the photo studio, and during excursions to international museums. Next, you will work with genre definitions and learn to tell a cliché from remake. You will develop skills to navigate in this world full of (photographic) images – and add your own images from a personal vision.
- Term 2 focuses on the on introducing to the content and methodology of WdKA's three graduation profiles (Practices). You will be introduced to the approach, context, professional roles and methodologies associated with the three graduation profiles.
- Term 3 further focuses on the Major Photography. Working from subjects relevant to the world at the moment, you will connect these to your personal vision and ambition as an image maker. How do images together tell a story or generate an experience? You will find your own forms of visual narrative and present your images in a collaborative group exhibition.
The second year of the Major consists of two terms:
- Term 1 focuses on further development within the Major. This period starts with relating to public space. You learn to conduct location research and develop your own visual language. Are you documenting or are you an activist, or do you rather visualise your environment in an abstract way?
- Term 2, you will further sharpen your technical and research skills, in the meantime working on your showcase portfolio and preparing for your internship or exchange (year 3). Where do you stand as an image-maker, artist, photographer? Who are your heroes and who are not? To which platforms and professional worlds do you relate?
Term 3, Practices, provides you with an in-depth introduction to two of the three graduation profiles (Practices). This learning experience will help you decide upon your graduation profile in the third and fourth academic years.
On top of the major, WdKA adds elective projects. You can choose from a wide range of contemporary subjects and issues. These projects introduce students to our three graduation profiles or Practices. We call them the Autonomous, Social and Commercial Practices. Within the Practices, you focus on new challenges in the fields of technology, the use of public space, the need to engage the public and a challenging international context, and work on real-life, practical assignments which transcend the boundaries of the chosen professional discipline.
Click on the chart on the left to view the Practices and their elective projects.
Autonomous Practices focus on the artistic and expressive possibilities of the (individual) artist, teacher or designer; who work from the perspective of their personal vision of the world and the human condition, and give shape to this vision. Within Autonomous Practices, students can specialise in one of four issues: Critical Studies, Digital Craft, Hacking, and Public & Private. Each issue has its own specific courses, tutors with relevant professional backgrounds, and external partners with whom students can collaborate.
Commercial Practices are oriented towards our “next” economy. Our world is changing rapidly fused for example by technological disruptive innovations. This changing world creates new opportunities and roles for prospective designers and artists. Within Commercial Practices, students can specialise in one of four issues: New Frontiers, Branding, Data Design, and Service Design. Each issue has its own specific courses, tutors with relevant professional backgrounds, and external partners with whom students can collaborate.
Social Practices focus on art and design that impacts societal issues by designing or redesigning processes, interactions and relationships, and by involving participants or stakeholders in the design process. The issues currently addressed by Social Practices are Cultural Diversity, Open Design, Gamification and Sustainability; four domains in which systemic change is particularly relevant.
This phase focuses on practice-driven education within the Major. You further develop your unique position as a photographer and artist and realise complex assignments. You present your portfolio to potential internships during the Portfolio Night. Towards the end of the term you will organise a group show from scratch: together you will decide on a title, find location acquire sponsors, make individual work and install the show.
On top of the major, WdKA adds elective projects. You can choose from a wide range of contemporary subjects and issues. These projects introduce students to our three graduation profiles or Practices. We call them the Autonomous, Social and Commercial Practices. Within the Practices, you focus on new challenges in the fields of technology, the use of public space, the need to engage the public and a challenging international context, and work on real-life, practical assignments which transcend the boundaries of the chosen professional discipline.
Click on the chart on the left to view the Practices and their elective projects.
Autonomous Practices focus on the artistic and expressive possibilities of the (individual) artist, teacher or designer; who work from the perspective of their personal vision of the world and the human condition, and give shape to this vision. Within Autonomous Practices, students can specialise in one of four issues: Critical Studies, Digital Craft, Hacking, and Public & Private. Each issue has its own specific courses, tutors with relevant professional backgrounds, and external partners with whom students can collaborate.
Commercial Practices are oriented towards our “next” economy. Our world is changing rapidly fused for example by technological disruptive innovations. This changing world creates new opportunities and roles for prospective designers and artists. Within Commercial Practices, students can specialise in one of four issues: New Frontiers, Branding, Data Design, and Service Design. Each issue has its own specific courses, tutors with relevant professional backgrounds, and external partners with whom students can collaborate.
Social Practices focus on art and design that impacts societal issues by designing or redesigning processes, interactions and relationships, and by involving participants or stakeholders in the design process. The issues currently addressed by Social Practices are Cultural Diversity, Open Design, Gamification and Sustainability; four domains in which systemic change is particularly relevant.
The Internship period is a temporary placement in which you, as a future professional, will become acquainted with the professional practice, including the scope and range of work activities and various practical aspects of the profession. The goal is to combine the learning process and the professional practice in a way which is not competitive with the professional field. It is also possible to do the internship (or part of the internship) abroad.
Exchange. By studying abroad, you have the opportunity to study in a foreign country and take in the allure and culture of a new environment. WdKA offers you this opportunity as an integral part of your study. During your study exchange you gain credits that can be transferred against your degree at WdKA.
Minor allows the students to broaden or deepen their knowledge and skills. You complete it within one semester. Minor includes practical research, visualisation and presentation. You can one of the current issues within the Practices - Critical Studies, Digital Craft, Hacking, and Public & Private; New Frontiers, Branding, Data Design, and Service Design or Cultural Diversity, Open Design, Gamification and Sustainability - or follow a minor at another institute or abroad.
In the final phase of the studies, you will graduate in the Major and with the Practice profile that best suits you as a professional and artist.
Autonomous Practices focus on the artistic and expressive possibilities of the (individual) artist, teacher or designer; who work from the perspective of their personal vision of the world and the human condition, and give shape to this vision. Within Autonomous Practices, students can specialise in one of four issues: Critical Studies, Digital Craft, Hacking, and Public & Private. Each issue has its own specific courses, tutors with relevant professional backgrounds, and external partners with whom students can collaborate.
Commercial Practices are oriented towards our “next” economy. Our world is changing rapidly fused for example by technological disruptive innovations. This changing world creates new opportunities and roles for prospective designers and artists. Within Commercial Practices, students can specialise in one of four issues: New Frontiers, Branding, Data Design, and Service Design. Each issue has its own specific courses, tutors with relevant professional backgrounds, and external partners with whom students can collaborate.
Social Practices focus on art and design that impacts societal issues by designing or redesigning processes, interactions and relationships, and by involving participants or stakeholders in the design process. The issues currently addressed by Social Practices are Cultural Diversity, Open Design, Gamification and Sustainability; four domains in which systemic change is particularly relevant.
Photography
Profession and Concept
The first year focuses on the introduction to skills, knowledge and attitudes that we regard as necessary for the profession. At the same time you will learn to think conceptually, explore, experiment and to ask yourself questions regarding the discipline.
Profession and Concept
This year will focus on further developing of skills, knowledge and attitudes within the Major and further introduction to Practices. As you progress through the study programme, the projects will keep on increasing in complexity. You will be working with more advanced instruments and tools, further developing within a professional field of own choosing.
Profession and Concept
The third year is divided between your Major, internship/exchange and graduation profiles (Practices). Upon completing, you will be able to choose the graduation profile that best suits your ambition.
Profession and Concept
The fourth year consists of two terms: Minor and Graduation.