Metal Art, introductory course
Summary
The course allows you to develop your artistic expression and craftsmanship as you explore the possibilities of metal as an artistic material. As a student you will improve your skills in hot forging, fabrication, welding och sheet metal forming in the largest academic metal workshop in the world.
About
You will receive support in developing working methods and reflecting on your work, and also in communicating your choice of methods orally and in writing. Through lectures, supervised exercises, workshops, and tutorials, you will explore visual design and communication, as well as theory and history, providing a foundation for a rich and well-rounded education as you develop your craftsmanship.
During the course, you focus on advanced knowledge in machine and craft techniques, materials and expression. You will learn about the properties of materials, including less common metals such as stainless steel, copper and aluminium. You will develop your artistic voice and explore how your artistic idea takes shape.
The courses included in the course package are:
- CSME1A Metal Art 1, 15 credits
- CSHF1A Craft and Design Histories and Futures 1, 7,5 credits
- CSCS1A Core Skills 1: Explorative Sketching and Documentation 7,5 credits
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. See our virtual tour of the workshops.
Course meetings
The course package is given with study pace 100% during the autumn semester. Students in the free-standing course co-study together with the program students in the BFA programme in Metal Art. The teaching takes place on site at HDK-Valand Campus Steneby in Dals Långed. The language of instruction is English.
A more detailed schedule for the course will be published in the Learning Platform Canvas before the start of the course.
Apply in three steps
- Apply for the course at universityadmissions.se. Deadline April 15, 2025.
- Submit your portfolio SlideRoom. Deadline April 15, 2025.
- Submit documentation proving you meet the entry requirements of the course on universityadmissions.se. Deadline June 19, 2025.
Your portfolio must contain;
- CV, previous experience and education
- Letter of intent, where you describe your choice and expectations of the course. Also describe what/who gives you inspiration.
- Present by using images, an object in metal that made an impression on you. Note! No self-made item. Briefly describe 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 of work/objects you have designed and made yourself, preferably in metal, work/objects made in other materials can also be uploaded. Describe the material you used, the size of your work and the year you made them. 5-10 images.
Your application must be anonymous. Please do not include your name or any personal information in your application.
Portfolio assessment
The portfolio is assessed according to material knowledge and craft skills as well as artistic development potential.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
General entry requirements + approved work sample. Exceptions may be made for Swedish when the language of instruction is English.
Selection
The selection is based on submitted work samples.
