Metal Art, continuation course
Summary
This course offers intensive full-time studies in metal art for you who have prior knowledge at the university level or equivalent work experience and who want to develop further in the field. This package of standalone courses offered in English follows the second semester of the Bachelor's programme in Metal Design and takes place at HDK-Valand at Steneby in Dals Långed.
About
This course provides the opportunity for in-depth study of metal art for those who have prior knowledge at the university level or equivalent work experience and who want to develop further in the field. This semester of full-time studies follows the syllabus of the second semester of the Bachelor’s programme in metal art.
During the semester, you will work in one of the largest academic metal workshops in the world as you deepen your knowledge of materials and techniques in metal and apply them to your own design work. Our 1200-square-meter forge provides ample opportunities to explore different techniques based on tasks and themes founded on the concepts material, body, and space. Through lectures, application exercises with supervision, workshops, and tutorials, you will receive support for further developing your working methods and also for reflecting on your work and communicating your choice of methods both in writing and orally. Continuation modules in Artistic process and Methods and Craft and Design: History & Futures is also included in the course.
You will study in an international and unique environment: HDK-Valand Campus Steneby in Dals Långed, 170 kilometres north of Gothenburg. We have one of the largest academic metal workshop in the world, including a 1200-square-meter forge.
Course structure
The course package is given with a study pace of 100% at Campus Steneby. The language of instruction is English.
A detailed schedule for the course will be published in the Learning Platform Canvas before the start of the course.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
General entry requirements and a passing grade in at least 3 credits from the course Core Skills 1: Explorative Sketching and Documentation, 7.5 credits (CSCS1A), as well as at least 4.5 credits from the course Metal Art 1, 15 credits (CSME1A). In addition, an approved portfolio is required. An exception from the Swedish language requirement may be granted if the language of instruction is English.
Special instructions for application
Apply in four steps
- Apply for the course at universityadmissions.se Deadline 15 October 2025.
- Submit your application to SlideRoom. Deadline 15 October, 2025.
- Application fee deadline / Deadline to document fee exempt status (EU/EEA citizens). Deadline 29 October, 2025.
- Submit documentation proving you meet the entry requirements of the course on universityadmissions.se. Deadline 1 December, 2025.
Your application must contain:
CV, max 2000 characters.
Letter of intent that describes your expectations of the course. Also describe what/who gives you inspiration, max 3000 characters.
Present, by using images, an object in metal (large or small, contemporary or past) that made an impression on you. Note! no self-made item. Briefly tell in writing why you chose this object. Evaluate the form, expression, context, etc. 5-10 images.
Hand drawings, sketches, paintings or life drawings (figure studies). 5-10 images.
Images (photos, prints) of work/objects you have designed and made yourself, preferably in metal, work/objects made in other materials can also be uploaded. Write down the facts of the material you used, the size of your work and the year you made them, for each piece. 5-10 images.
Your application will be assessed based on the following criteria:
- material knowledge and craft skills
- artistic development potential
Prior learning and exemption
If you do 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.
Applying for assessment of prior learning
Please note that the application must be received by the application deadline.
Selection
The selection is based on submitted work samples.
