Artistic Approaches in Craft
Summary
This distance course is addressed to students that have craft experience and seeking artistic understanding and development towards an arts and crafts practice.
About
The first part of the course consists of stocktaking of current craft practice in order for you to formulate your expectations for your future artistic development. This is followed by an introduction to the importance of constructive feedback for others and yourself. Through a writing assignment, the students formulate their first feedback to another student’s craft practice
In the second part of the course the students will be introduced to artistic development tools and methods. Every method will be applied with an assignment and the result will be discussed orally and in written form.
A theory workshop will create the student’s awareness of the importance of historic and contemporary references within arts and crafts. The assignments end with an investigation of historic references that have relevance to their own field of interest.
The entire course will end with implementing the new knowledge and understanding in a work project. The work result will be presented and discussed.
During the entire course an open forum offers space for networking and exchanging experience. All parts of the course are supported with individual tutoring.
Course meetings
The course involves half-time studies during one semester. The course's lectures and seminars are given via zoom. The language of instruction is English.
This course does not have scheduled teaching sessions. Instead, individual tutorials are offered on a regular basis and arranged by mutual agreement between the teacher and the students.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
General entrance requirements
Special instructions for application
Apply in four steps:
- Apply for the course. Deadline 15 October, 2026.
- Submit your motivation letter and portfolio. Deadline 15 October, 2026.
- Deadline to document exempt status (EU/EEA cityzens). Deadline 22 October 2026.
- Submit documentation proving you meet the entry requirements of the course. Deadline 1 December, 2026.
Portfolio instructions:
- Your application must be written in English.
- Your application must be anonymous. Do not include your name or contact details in your portfolio or texts.
- If you include projects or work in your portfolio created in collaboration with others, briefly describe the nature of the collaboration and your individual contribution.
- If you have used generative AI to create or process images, sound, or text we ask that you describe how you used it.
Your application should includ:
1. Motivation letter. Submit a short motivation letter describing why you want to take this course. Focus on how your experiences and interests relate to the course’s themes. Your letter should help us understand what you hope to find in the course that is supporting your development of your current craft practice.
2. Portfolio. Provide 5–7 images of your own work. Choose pieces that demonstrate how you work with material, technique, and form within your craft practice.
Your application will be assessed based on the following criteria:
- Ability to work with material, technique, and form within their craft-related practice
- Ability to relate your craft practice and motivations clearly to the course focus.
Prior learning and exemption:
If you don´t meet the formal entry requirements, you may be able to qualify through other knowledge and experience. You can apply to have this knowledge and experience recognised as prior learning.
Please note that the application must be received by the application deadline.
Submit your motivation letter and portfolio in SlideRoom.
Applying for assessment of prior learning
Selection
The selection is based on submitted work samples.
