During your first semester, you will build a solid foundation in art and design, become familiar with the field and discover where your strengths and interests lie.
Fundamentals of Art and Design 1 & 2
You will develop essential drawing and painting skills, as well as proficiency in object and spatial design, visual communication and photography. Through hands-on experimentation, you will explore the characteristics, possibilities and modes of expression of different media. Along the way, you will learn a variety of techniques and design processes, developing your own creative approach in the process.
Fundamentals of Art and Design 3 – Time-Based Design
This module provides an introduction to gaming, interaction design, moving images and animation. By working with motion, time, and interaction as design tools, you will discover new ways of creating and communicating ideas. Through practical exercises, you experiment with different techniques and media to bring your concepts to life, learning how movement, image, sound and interaction work together in the process.
Interdisciplinary Projects
You will collaborate across different design areas and connect knowledge from multiple disciplines. These projects encourage you to think, plan and create within broader contexts, helping you to develop a more holistic design perspective.
Lectures
Over eight weeks, you attend two lectures per week. Professionals from the fields of art and design share insights into their careers, creative practices and industry experience. Additional information sessions from various universities will help you to explore future study opportunities and pathways.
Mentored Project
By the end of the semester, you will have completed an independent project under the guidance of experienced mentors. Starting from a given theme, you will decide on your own approach, methods and final outcome. Regular colloquia provide opportunities for feedback and reflection, and a public exhibition allows you to present your work to a wider audience.