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.
About us: Campus Steneby – Where People, Ideas and Materials Meet.
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
Note: If you don’t meet the formal entry requirements, you may still qualify through other relevant knowledge and experience that can be assessed as equivalent. You need to show this by uploading documents that support your knowledge and experience when you apply.Applying for assessment of prior learing.Apply in four steps:
- Apply for the course. Deadline 15 October 2026.
- Submit your 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.
Your portfolio should include:
- Use images to present a metal object (large or small, contemporary or historical) that has made a negative or positive impression on you. Take note! Do not use your own work here. Write a short description why you chose that metal object and evaluate form, expression and context. Hand drawings, sketches, paintings or life drawings (figure studies).
- Images (photos, prints) of work/objects you have designed and made yourself, preferably in metal, work/objects made in another material may also be submit Describe your chosen pieces: Material, technique, size and when they were made.
- Background and experience. Briefly list education and describe past experiences that you believe are important for your application.
- Letter of intent. A letter that describes why you have chosen to apply for the course and what you expect to gain from the programme. Describe what and/or who inspires you.
Submit your portfolio via SlideRoom.
Your application will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Ability to work with hand tools, machines and materials, and understanding of material properties, constructions, etc. Craftsmanship and technical understanding
- Ability to visalize ideas, forms and generate new ones through artistic methods such as sketching, drawing, modelling, painting etc.
- Ability to communicate your work through image and text.
- Ability to reflect on and contextualize your work.
Selection
The selection is based on submitted work samples.
