Degree programme content and structure

Content

The CAS Arts and Design in Practice course facilitates various further education courses of ZHdK, with flexible training programmes that can be tailored to individual requirements. The focus is on those areas which are relevant to the professional practice of individual participants, and are not covered by a regular CAS course. Such areas can relate to all manner of cultural/educational disciplines, and can range from art and cultural education to graphics or design, film or photography, dance or theatre education, directing, and music and music education. This assists students to broaden and deepen their knowledge, and identify new trends in professional practice and theory. In doing so, they make themselves adaptable to the changing demands of their profession.
The core module of the CAS Arts and Design in Practice course is the "Mentored Project Development in the Arts" module. This can also support individuals who are facing professional challenges that bear a higher level of responsibility and complexity.

Structure

The CAS Arts and Design in Practice course consists of

  • The completion of four units (further education courses made up of 20 lessons)
  • The Mentored Project Development in the Arts module
  • A written dissertation with a presentation

All other further education units offered by ZHdK are available for selection. Two of the four units can be freely selected; the other two require prior approval by the Head of the CAS Arts and Design in Practice course. Enrolment in each of the four units is confirmed in writing.

The Mentored Project Development in the Arts module includes five hours of tuition to assist with the identification of resources and solutions, as well as 30 hours of independent work.
The Mentored Project Development in the Arts module can also be completed in double the normal time. This includes ten hours of tuition and 60 hours of independent work. In such a case, only an additional three units are completed.

The content of the CAS Arts and Design in Practice course is tailored to each individual. The course contains a large amount of independent study, and requires participants to use their own initiative and to take personal responsibility for their work.