HOGESCHOOL VOOR DE KUNSTEN UTRECHT (HKU) · NETHERLANDS
Master of Fine Art
Master's · Taught in en · UCAS 49114
At a glance
24 mo
Duration
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Language
Master's
Level
- 2 yearsFull-time duration
- English-taughtLanguage of instruction
- 120 ECTSCredits
- Master of Arts degreeAwarded degree
- Awarded Golden Medal by 'EW best studies 2022'Quality recognition
- Focus on Practice as ResearchMethodology
The Master of Fine Art program at HKU is designed for artists, researchers, activists, and cultural workers who have completed a Bachelor's degree and are interested in exploring eco-socio-cultural contexts. This two-year, full-time, English-taught Master's program focuses on deepening your engagement with contemporary art and its societal implications. The curriculum encourages artistic research practices that critically examine ecological, social, and political issues, emphasizing collaboration and transdisciplinary approaches. You will experiment with diverse methodologies, fostering a critical understanding of your practice's effects and potentials within complex global challenges. HKU fosters an international and supportive study environment, connecting you with a vibrant local and international cultural network. The program aims to equip you with the skills and critical awareness to contribute meaningfully to societal and planetary well-being through your artistic practice.
Curriculum
The Master of Fine Art program is structured around an interactive dynamic between three core strands: Making, Thinking, and Sharing. This approach encourages a holistic development of artistic research practices.
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Bachelor DegreeA Bachelor's degree is required, or equivalent professional experience at Bachelor level.
The program is suitable for practitioners who wish to contribute to and critically examine the political domains of art-making. It is for those who enjoy experimenting with and co-developing approaches to art, focusing on relations between various elements (ideas, people, nature, technology). A strong interest in questioning and positioning oneself against societal structures (capitalist, colonial, discriminatory) and integrating alternative agencies into practice is essential. The program values collaboration, collective knowledge development, and a reorientation from human-centric perspectives towards relationality and reciprocity.
Fees
Tuition (international)Information on tuition fees for international students is not provided.
Tuition (home)Information on tuition fees for home/domestic students is not provided.
LivingEstimated living costs are not provided.
Tuition fees and living costs are not specified in the provided program information.
How to apply
1. Visit StudielinkBegin your application by visiting the Studielink website.
2. Complete ApplicationFollow the instructions on Studielink to complete your application for the Master of Fine Art program.
3. Check Admission RequirementsEnsure you meet the academic and any other specified entry requirements for the program.
4. Prepare Portfolio and DocumentsBe prepared to submit a portfolio showcasing your artistic work and other required documents as part of the application process.
Accreditation
The program is a Master of Arts degree.