Visual Arts International ECTS Files 2016-2017 For whom? PXL-MAD offers a fixed compilation of bachelor courses for exchange students in visual arts: graphic design, object and jewellery, fine arts. Students must have completed two years (120 ECTS credits) of art studies at a bachelor level before arrival. www.pxl-mad.be Programme Course unit code Course unit Autumn semester Autumn Sept - Jan ECTS credits Spring Feb - June ECTS credits Studio 1 * - choice between 9 disciplines 16 M3ERA9050 Studio Graphic Design 1 M3ERA9030 Studio Illustrative Design 1 M3ERA9040 Studio Interactive Design 1 M3ERA9060 Studio Advertising Design 1 M3ERA9013 Studio Ceramics 1 M3ERA9015 Studio Painting 1 M3ERA9017 Studio Printmaking 1 M3ERA9019 Studio Sculpture & Installation 1 M3ERA9021 Studio Object and Jewellery 1 M0ERA9015 Group Exhibition Project 1 6 M3ERA9005 Drawing 1 5 M3ERA9003 Image Analysis 1 3 Spring semester Studio 2 * - choice between 9 disciplines 18 M3ERA9140 Studio Graphic Design 2 M3ERA9120 Studio Illustrative Design 2 M3ERA9130 Studio Interactive Design 2 M3ERA9150 Studio Advertising Design 2 M3ERA9070 Studio Ceramics 2 M3ERA9080 Studio Painting 2 M3ERA9090 Studio Printmaking 2 M3ERA9110 Studio Sculpture & Installation 2 M3ERA9100 Studio Object and Jewellery 2 M0ERA9016 Group Exhibition Project 2 6 M3ERA9006 Drawing 2 6 *The student can only choose one studio Language of instruction Although Dutch is the language of instruction and communication, international students will be supervised in English. An extended electronic artistic and personal portfolio presenting professionally a minimum of 20 arts works must be submitted. The approval of the application is based on this portfolio.
Learning agreement Students in visual arts can choose courses from the above list. They cannot add courses from other study programmes. In addition, language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international.
Studio Graphic Design 1 ECTS credits: 16 Course unit code: M3ERA9050 Coordinator: Johan Vandebosch Period: Autumn The Graphic Design program involves experiment, research and dialogue. The projects are illuminated from various perspectives and debate is not avoided. Through fictional and concrete practical assignments, contemporary graphic designing is continually exercised. The final goal is to offer the student a route by which he/she can develop his/her qualities to the fullest in order to be able to meet the multiple needs of a future professional practice that includes research. The type of education we opt for is 'assignment driven instruction' (also called project driven instruction) and 'problem driven instruction' in which independent study is important. The instructors function as fictional clients and evaluate the students continually according to established criteria. Graphic Design The instructors, Geoffrey Brussato, Dr. Tom Lambeens, Johan Vandebosch and Dr. Ann Bessemans, all have feeling for the practice as they also have a job as an independent graphic designer, as a freelancer for agencies or are active in the research community. In addition to the instructors, the fellow-students are important for consultation and feedback. By means of group discussions, teamwork and cross-over projects, an interesting cross-fertilization occurs. 2 Bachelor years in Graphic Design & evaluation of portfolio of personal creative realisations
Studio Illustrative Design 1 ECTS credits: 16 Course unit code: M3ERA9030 Coordinator: Kris Nauwelaerts Period: Autumn The Graphic Design program involves experiment, research and dialogue. The projects are illuminated from various perspectives and debate is not avoided. Through fictional and concrete practical assignments, contemporary graphic designing is continually exercised. The final goal is to offer the student a route by which he/she can develop his/her qualities to the fullest in order to be able to meet the multiple needs of a future professional practice that includes research. The type of education we opt for is 'assignment driven instruction' (also called project driven instruction) and 'problem driven instruction' in which independent study is important. The instructors function as fictional clients and evaluate the students continually according to established criteria. Illustration Design Non-fiction as well as fiction illustration work is done with pencil, pen and brush as well as with 2D and 3D software. An artist remains an artist, whether he works with bits or pigments. The most important thing is to be able to tell a fascinating story visually. Searching for one's own style; the refinement of figuration, expression and composition; experimenting with colors, textures and techniques; working out the combination possibilities with an accompanying text; consulting with publishers, editors or authors and making an illustration press-ready are essential elements in the career of an illustrator. Kris Nauwelaerts, Wout Olaerts, Dr. Tom Lambeens and Kim Duchateau are your design coaches. 2 Bachelor years in Graphic Design & evaluation of portfolio of personal creative realisations
Studio Interactive Design 1 ECTS credits: 16 Course unit code: M3ERA9040 Coordinator: Piet Seurs Period: Autumn The Graphic Design program involves experiment, research and dialogue. The projects are illuminated from various perspectives and debate is not avoided. Through fictional and concrete practical assignments, contemporary graphic designing is continually exercised. The final goal is to offer the student a route by which he/she can develop his/her qualities to the fullest in order to be able to meet the multiple needs of a future professional practice that includes research. The type of education we opt for is 'assignment driven instruction' (also called project driven instruction) and 'problem driven instruction' in which independent study is important. The instructors function as fictional clients and evaluate the students continually according to established criteria. Interactive Design In the course of study we focus on web design, animation and video in an interactive context. The program includes web design, game design and video clip design. The goal of the program is first of all to train experts who can be responsible for the innovative conceptual and visual design of applications in the (interactive) audio-visual sector. In addition, theoretical knowledge (computer and peripherals, screen formats, sound formats, compression methods, structures of interactive applications, creation processes of applications, etc.), practical knowledge (application of the theoretical knowledge, etc.), software knowledge and programming know-how are indispensable for the visualization of the creative ideas of the designer. To accomplish the above goals a distribution of tasks is provided that is based on the expertise of the various internal instructors and that meets the requirements of the curriculum. We also supplement the internal expertise by bringing in external national and international experts as guests for lecturers, workshops, etc. to the extent that our offering can meet a demand. Coaches for the Interactive Design Studio are Krista Smeets and Piet Seurs. 2 Bachelor years in Graphic Design & evaluation of portfolio of personal creative realisations
Studio Advertising Design 1 ECTS credits: 16 Course unit code: M3ERA9060 Coordinator: Katrien Caris Period: Autumn The Graphic Design program involves experiment, research and dialogue. The projects are illuminated from various perspectives and debate is not avoided. Through fictional and concrete practical assignments, contemporary graphic designing is continually exercised. The final goal is to offer the student a route by which he/she can develop his/her qualities to the fullest in order to be able to meet the multiple needs of a future professional practice that includes research. The type of education we opt for is 'assignment driven instruction' (also called project driven instruction) and 'problem driven instruction' in which independent study is important. The instructors function as fictional clients and evaluate the students continually according to established criteria. Advertising Design Advertising is communicating a certain message, a message that usually consists of language and image. Advertisements, billboards, and TV or radio spots not only require formalistic thinking, but also creative ideas and slogans. To create exciting guerrilla-action one must really think outside the box. It requires much empathy and a broad field of interest to create good advertising. Observe the world with your ears pricked up: have an inquisitive attitude. The more you see, the more inspiration you will have. In the advertising course you can count on good supervision. The advertising instructors, i.e. Katrien Caris, Fanny Engin, Els Menten and Wouter Pardaens are seasoned professionals with expertise in the field. All facets of creating advertising are dealt with: thinking up campaigns, making storyboards, running a spot, putting together a topical or a guerrilla-action, thinking up a witty slogan, etc. 2 Bachelor years in Graphic Design & evaluation of portfolio of personal creative realisations
Studio Ceramics 1 ECTS credits: 16 Course unit code: M3ERA9013 Coordinator: Marieke Pauwels Period: Autumn Ceramics has many forms of expression from pottery design to a free representation of figures and concepts. Ceramics are being included more and more in contemporary forms of design and in fine arts. Marieke Pauwels, your teacher, is an authority in this artistic field. Study material 2 Bachelor years in Fine Arts, preferably specialisation in Ceramics & evaluation of portfolio of personal creative realisations
Studio Painting 1 ECTS credits: 16 Course unit code: M3ERA9015 Coordinator: Patrick Vanden Eynde Period: Autumn In the Painting department, in a climate of collegial dialogue with the students, we strive to accomplish as broad a reflection on the visual arts as possible. It is essential to be familiar with ideas about painting in our time, conscious of contemporary international trends in an art-historical perspective. The internationally renowned artists Koen Van den Broek, Stef Driessen and Patrick Vanden Eynde guarantee a high standard of internationally recognized artistic quality. or to be bought in specialized shop 2 Bachelor years in Fine Arts, preferably specialisation in Painting & evaluation of portfolio of personal creative realisations
Studio Printmaking 1 ECTS credits: 16 Course unit code: M3ERA9017 Coordinator: Vicky Gruyters Period: Autumn The Print Making Atelier strives to combine the rich diversity of traditional forms of expression with the creativity and the inventiveness of contemporary art. Vicky Gruyters, well-known graphic artist, excels in this medium. Each year all students are taken to the "Frans Masereel Centre" in Kasterlee for two weeks. There they can concentrate on getting much work done under the supervision of their instructor. 2 Bachelor years in Fine Arts, preferably specialisation in Print Making (Free Graphics) & evaluation of portfolio of personal creative realisations
Studio Sculpture & Installation 1 ECTS credits: 16 Course unit code: M3ERA9019 Coordinator: Caroline Coolen Period: Autumn In the sculpture atelier the students study contemporary sculpture and gain insight into its historical evolution. Through dialogue they also keep up with what is happening in the broad spectrum of contemporary art. Caroline Coolen and Bart Van Dyck, young and enthusiastic artists, who already have an impressive list of awards, each give their own view of contemporary sculpture. 2 Bachelor years in Fine Arts, preferably specialisation in Sculpture & evaluation of portfolio of personal creative realisations
Studio Object and Jewellery 1 ECTS credits: 16 Course unit code: M3ERA9021 Coordinator: David Huycke Period: Autumn The atelier for Jewellery Design and Object trains students to be broad-minded, innovative and individualistic designers of ornaments and objects. A researching attitude is cultivated. The atelier rests on three pillars: materials and technique, function and portability, and finally concept and context. The interaction between these components is not hierarchical: each of the three can serve as a starting point to be linked to a design method. The design methods are spread across assignments and projects of the three bachelor's years. Audi Pauwels, Dr. Karen Wuytens are working together with the internationally wellknown artist Dr. David Huycke to coach the students in their learning process. 2 Bachelor years in Jewellery Design & of portfolio of personal creative realisations
Group Exhibition Project 1 ECTS credits: 6 Course unit code: M0ERA9015 Coordinator: Jan Carlier Period: Autumn An Erasmus group exhibition challenges the students to explore in one or more individual projects and a group work, the opportunity of being an exchange student confronted with different cultural experiences. Jan Carlier and Dirk Kenis function respectively as art director and internal gallery client the students have to sell their ideas for an exhibition to. 2 Bachelor years in Graphic Design or Fine Art of personal creative realisations and team work
Drawing 1 ECTS credits: 5 Course unit code: M3ERA9005 Coordinator: Peter Hulsmans Period: Autumn Drawing technique gives immediate access to the world of imagination because in drawing the material world virtually disappears. Boaz Kaizman is the artist that teaches drawing for Erasmus students. or to be bought in specialized shop 2 Bachelor years in Fine Art or Graphic Design of personal creative realisations
Image Analysis 1 ECTS credits: 3 Course unit code: M3ERA9003 Coordinator: Patrick Ceyssens Period: Autumn Drawing and Image Analysis (Composition) are both essential for every design activity. In Image Analysis an attempt is made to organize and to orchestrate the primitive character of the immediate representation. Teachers in composition are amongst others Patrick Ceyssens and Hilde Stevens. or to be bought in specialized shop 2 Bachelor years in Fine Art or Graphic Design of personal creative realisations
Studio Graphic Design 2 ECTS credits: 18 Course unit code: M3ERA9140 Coordinator: Johan Vandebosch Period: Spring The Graphic Design program involves experiment, research and dialogue. The projects are illuminated from various perspectives and debate is not avoided. Through fictional and concrete practical assignments, contemporary graphic designing is continually exercised. The final goal is to offer the student a route by which he/she can develop his/her qualities to the fullest in order to be able to meet the multiple needs of a future professional practice that includes research. The type of education we opt for is 'assignment driven instruction' (also called project driven instruction) and 'problem driven instruction' in which independent study is important. The instructors function as fictional clients and evaluate the students continually according to established criteria. Graphic Design The instructors, Geoffrey Brussato, Dr. Tom Lambeens, Johan Vandebosch and Dr. Ann Bessemans, all have feeling for the practice as they also have a job as an independent graphic designer, as a freelancer for agencies or are active in the research community. In addition to the instructors, the fellow-students are important for consultation and feedback. By means of group discussions, teamwork and cross-over projects, an interesting cross-fertilization occurs. 2 Bachelor years in Graphic Design & evaluation of portfolio of personal creative realisations
Studio Illustrative Design 2 ECTS credits: 18 Course unit code: M3ERA9120 Coordinator: Kris Nauwelaerts Period: Spring The Graphic Design program involves experiment, research and dialogue. The projects are illuminated from various perspectives and debate is not avoided. Through fictional and concrete practical assignments, contemporary graphic designing is continually exercised. The final goal is to offer the student a route by which he/she can develop his/her qualities to the fullest in order to be able to meet the multiple needs of a future professional practice that includes research. The type of education we opt for is 'assignment driven instruction' (also called project driven instruction) and 'problem driven instruction' in which independent study is important. The instructors function as fictional clients and evaluate the students continually according to established criteria. Illustration Design Non-fiction as well as fiction illustration work is done with pencil, pen and brush as well as with 2D and 3D software. An artist remains an artist, whether he works with bits or pigments. The most important thing is to be able to tell a fascinating story visually. Searching for one's own style; the refinement of figuration, expression and composition; experimenting with colors, textures and techniques; working out the combination possibilities with an accompanying text; consulting with publishers, editors or authors and making an illustration press-ready are essential elements in the career of an illustrator. Kris Nauwelaerts, Wout Olaerts, Dr. Tom Lambeens and Kim Duchateau are your design coaches. 2 Bachelor years in Graphic Design & evaluation of portfolio of personal creative realisations
Studio Interactive Design 2 ECTS credits: 18 Course unit code: M3ERA9130 Coordinator: Piet Seurs Period: Spring The Graphic Design program involves experiment, research and dialogue. The projects are illuminated from various perspectives and debate is not avoided. Through fictional and concrete practical assignments, contemporary graphic designing is continually exercised. The final goal is to offer the student a route by which he/she can develop his/her qualities to the fullest in order to be able to meet the multiple needs of a future professional practice that includes research. The type of education we opt for is 'assignment driven instruction' (also called project driven instruction) and 'problem driven instruction' in which independent study is important. The instructors function as fictional clients and evaluate the students continually according to established criteria. Interactive Design In the course of study we focus on web design, animation and video in an interactive context. The program includes web design, game design and video clip design. The goal of the program is first of all to train experts who can be responsible for the innovative conceptual and visual design of applications in the (interactive) audio-visual sector. In addition, theoretical knowledge (computer and peripherals, screen formats, sound formats, compression methods, structures of interactive applications, creation processes of applications, etc.), practical knowledge (application of the theoretical knowledge, etc.), software knowledge and programming know-how are indispensable for the visualization of the creative ideas of the designer. To accomplish the above goals a distribution of tasks is provided that is based on the expertise of the various internal instructors and that meets the requirements of the curriculum. We also supplement the internal expertise by bringing in external national and international experts as guests for lecturers, workshops, etc. to the extent that our offering can meet a demand. Coaches for the Interactive Design Studio are Krista Smeets and Piet Seurs. 2 Bachelor years in Graphic Design & evaluation of portfolio of personal creative realisations
Studio Advertising Design 2 ECTS credits: 18 Course unit code: M3ERA9150 Coordinator: Katrien Caris Period: Spring The Graphic Design program involves experiment, research and dialogue. The projects are illuminated from various perspectives and debate is not avoided. Through fictional and concrete practical assignments, contemporary graphic designing is continually exercised. The final goal is to offer the student a route by which he/she can develop his/her qualities to the fullest in order to be able to meet the multiple needs of a future professional practice that includes research. The type of education we opt for is 'assignment driven instruction' (also called project driven instruction) and 'problem driven instruction' in which independent study is important. The instructors function as fictional clients and evaluate the students continually according to established criteria. Advertising Design Advertising is communicating a certain message, a message that usually consists of language and image. Advertisements, billboards, and TV or radio spots not only require formalistic thinking, but also creative ideas and slogans. To create exciting guerrilla-action one must really think outside the box. It requires much empathy and a broad field of interest to create good advertising. Observe the world with your ears pricked up: have an inquisitive attitude. The more you see, the more inspiration you will have. In the advertising course you can count on good supervision. The advertising instructors, i.e. Katrien Caris, Fanny Engin, Els Menten and Wouter Pardaens are seasoned professionals with expertise in the field. All facets of creating advertising are dealt with: thinking up campaigns, making storyboards, running a spot, putting together a topical or a guerrilla-action, thinking up a witty slogan, etc. 2 Bachelor years in Graphic Design & evaluation of portfolio of personal creative realisations
Studio Ceramics 2 ECTS credits: 18 Course unit code: M3ERA9070 Coordinator: Marieke Pauwels Period: Spring Ceramics has many forms of expression from pottery design to a free representation of figures and concepts. Ceramics are being included more and more in contemporary forms of design and in fine arts. Marieke Pauwels, your teacher, is an authority in this artistic field. Study material 2 Bachelor years in Fine Arts, preferably specialisation in Ceramics & evaluation of portfolio of personal creative realisations
Studio Painting 2 ECTS credits: 18 Course unit code: M3ERA9080 Coordinator: Patrick Vanden Eynde Period: Spring In the Painting department, in a climate of collegial dialogue with the students, we strive to accomplish as broad a reflection on the visual arts as possible. It is essential to be familiar with ideas about painting in our time, conscious of contemporary international trends in an art-historical perspective. The internationally renowned artists Koen Van den Broek, Stef Driessen and Patrick Vanden Eynde guarantee a high standard of internationally recognized artistic quality. or to be bought in specialized shop 2 Bachelor years in Fine Arts, preferably specialisation in Painting & evaluation of portfolio of personal creative realisations
Studio Printmaking 2 ECTS credits: 18 Course unit code: M3ERA9090 Coordinator: Vicky Gruyters Period: Spring The Print Making Atelier strives to combine the rich diversity of traditional forms of expression with the creativity and the inventiveness of contemporary art. Vicky Gruyters, well-known graphic artist, excels in this medium. Each year all students are taken to the "Frans Masereel Centre" in Kasterlee for two weeks. There they can concentrate on getting much work done under the supervision of their instructor. 2 Bachelor years in Fine Arts, preferably specialisation in Print Making (Free Graphics) & evaluation of portfolio of personal creative realisations
Studio Sculpture & Installation 2 ECTS credits: 18 Course unit code: M3ERA9110 Coordinator: Caroline Coolen Period: Spring In the sculpture atelier the students study contemporary sculpture and gain insight into its historical evolution. Through dialogue they also keep up with what is happening in the broad spectrum of contemporary art. Caroline Coolen and Bart Van Dyck, young and enthusiastic artists, who already have an impressive list of awards, each give their own view of contemporary sculpture. 2 Bachelor years in Fine Arts, preferably specialisation in Sculpture & evaluation of portfolio of personal creative realisations
Studio Object and Jewellery 2 ECTS credits: 18 Course unit code: M3ERA9100 Coordinator: David Huycke Period: Spring The atelier for Jewellery Design and Object trains students to be broad-minded, innovative and individualistic designers of ornaments and objects. A researching attitude is cultivated. The atelier rests on three pillars: materials and technique, function and portability, and finally concept and context. The interaction between these components is not hierarchical: each of the three can serve as a starting point to be linked to a design method. The design methods are spread across assignments and projects of the three bachelor's years. Audi Pauwels, Dr. Karen Wuytens are working together with the internationally wellknown artist Dr. David Huycke to coach the students in their learning process. 2 Bachelor years in Jewellery Design & of portfolio of personal creative realisations
Group Exhibition Project 2 ECTS credits: 6 Course unit code: M0ERA9016 Coordinator: Jan Carlier Period: Spring An Erasmus group exhibition challenges the students to explore in one or more individual projects and a group work, the opportunity of being an exchange student confronted with different cultural experiences. Jan Carlier and Dirk Kenis function respectively as art director and internal gallery client the students have to sell their ideas for an exhibition to. 2 Bachelor years in Graphic Design or Fine Art of personal creative realisations and team work
Drawing 2 ECTS credits: 6 Course unit code: M3ERA9006 Coordinator: Peter Hulsmans Period: Spring Drawing technique gives immediate access to the world of imagination because in drawing the material world virtually disappears. Boaz Kaizman is the artist that teaches drawing for Erasmus students. or to be bought in specialized shop 2 Bachelor years in Fine Art or Graphic Design of personal creative realisations