Meet HDK-Valand

Master's webinars | 10–11 November

Explore our international Master's programmes in design, craft, film, photography and fine art. Meet our programme directors, learn more about the content and structure of each programme, and ask your questions about studying and applying to HDK-Valand.

Tuesday 10 November (CET)

15:00  Meet the MFA programme in Embedded Design
Join Helena Kraff, PhD, Senior Lecturer and Programme Director, for an introduction to the MFA Programme in Design with specialisation in Embedded Design. Learn about the programme's focus and structure, and explore what it means to work as an embedded designer through practical examples. There will also be time for questions.
Register for the Embedded Design webinar

16:00  Meet the MFA programme in Child Culture Design
Meet Johnny Friberg, Programme Director, Catherine Paterson, Child Culture Design teacher and alumna, and Ella Gonton, current student, for an introduction to the MFA in Child Culture Design. Learn more about the programme's content and structure, what it's like to study Child Culture Design and the opportunities it can lead to. You'll also have the chance to hear different perspectives from the programme team, a graduate and a current student. Bring your questions!
Register for the CCD webinar 

16:00 Meet the MFA programme in Craft: Jewellery Art, Textile Art, Ceramic Art
Join Lina Petersson, Senior Lecturer and Director of the MFA Programme in Craft, together with three students for an introduction to the programme from a student perspective. Learn what connects the three specialisations and gain insight into Jewellery Art, Ceramic Art and Textile Art through the students' own experiences. There will also be time for questions.
Register for the Craft webinar

16:00 Meet the MFA programme in Photography 
Join Programme Director Åsa Stjerna for an introduction to the MFA in Photography, including its focus, structure and approach to artistic development. A former student will share his experiences of the programme, how it has influenced his artistic practice and his thoughts on life after graduation. You'll also have the chance to ask questions about the programme, application process and portfolio. Bring your questions!
Register for the Photography webinar

Wednesday 11 November (CET)

15:00 Meet the MFA programme in Film 
Join Dr Ram Krishna Ranjan, Lecturer in Film and Programme Director, for an introduction to the MFA in Film at the University of Gothenburg. Learn about the programme's focus, structure and approach to filmmaking, as well as practical information about tuition fees, scholarships, international collaborations and opportunities to study abroad. You'll also hear from a recent graduate about their experiences of the programme and have the chance to ask your own questions.
Register for the Film webinar

15:00 Meet the MFA programme in Design 
Join Mattias Gunnarsson, Programme Director, for an introduction to the MFA in Design. Learn about the programme's focus, content and structure, as well as the application process. The session begins with a short presentation, followed by an open discussion where you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and explore topics that matter to you.
Register for the digital Design webinar

16:00 Meet the MFA programme in Fine Art 
Join Maddie Leach, Programme Director, and Johan Sandler, 2026 graduate, for an introduction to the MFA in Fine Art. Maddie will talk about the programme's curriculum, how it works and the application process. Johan will share his perspective as a recent graduate and reflect on his experience of the programme. There will also be time for questions from prospective applicants.
Register for the Fine Art webinar

Bachelor’s webinars | 18 November

Interested in studying at Campus Steneby in Dals Långed? Join us online to explore our three international bachelor's programmes in Crafting Futures, Metal Art and Wood Oriented Furniture Design. 

The afternoon begins with an introduction by Maria Sjöstrand, Programme Director, who will tell you more about Campus Steneby, its rural setting in Dals Långed and the structure of the programmes. Representatives from each programme will then introduce their programme's content, ways of working and specific focus. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions about studying and applying to HDK-Valand.

Wednesday 18 November (CET)

13:00 Meet the BFA in Crafting Futures
Meet Karin Petersson, Senior Lecturer and teacher in Crafting Futures, who will introduce the programme and its exploratory approach to craft and design. Learn how materials, techniques and society intersect, and discover how you can develop your ideas in a programme that encourages experimentation and new perspectives. There will also be time for questions about the programme and application process.

14:00 Meet the BFA in Metal Art
Meet Tobias Birgersson, Senior Lecturer in Metal Art, who will introduce the BFA in Metal Art at Campus Steneby. Learn how material, technique and artistic expression come together in the programme, and get a sense of the creative craft and design environment in Dals Långed. There will also be time for questions about the programme and application process.

15:00 Meet the BFA in Wood Oriented Furniture Design
Meet Sara Torsson Szyber, Lecturer in Furniture Design, who will introduce the BFA in Wood Oriented Furniture Design at Campus Steneby. Discover how craft, form and sustainability come together in the programme, and learn how students develop their ideas in a creative and collaborative environment. There will also be time for questions about the programme and application process.

Register for the Bachelor's webinars 

December 9
How to Apply to Our International Programs

During this virtual information session, together with our admissions counselor we will guide you through the various steps of the application process and go over the documents you need to submit.