Each academic year of this programme consists of two eighteen-week semesters. Each semester has two periods of nine weeks, which are concluded with essays, presentations and exams. Each subject is linked to a number of credits, EC (European Credits). 1 EC equals a study load of 28 hours.
Multiple perspectives on art and culture
The first year introduces you to different forms of art and culture, from the ancient Greeks to the present. We consider depth important: we train specialists with good subject knowledge who have a well-founded vision of their own. We opt for both a Western and a non-Western focus. Because you will immerse yourself in various art disciplines, you will gain a multifaceted perspective on art and culture. You will go out to see art; you will regularly visit museums, theatres, concert halls and cinemas. And you will get to know the different sides of the field and work on your academic skills, such as searching and analysing literature, writing papers and giving presentations.
Own interests and Bachelor's thesis
In the second and third year, you will expand your knowledge and explore the subjects you find most interesting. At the end of the third year, you can do independent research and write a bachelor's thesis on it. In many courses you will be lectured by people working in the cultural sector and you and your fellow students will regularly visit cultural institutions to see how things work in practice.
Instruction modes
A form of lecture in which information is presented verbally by one or more lecturers.
Collecting (new) information in order to increase knowledge.
A large gathering around a particular topic in which experts share knowledge, usually through a workshop and lectures.
A form of a lecture in which the student works under supervision on learning assignments, usually in a group setting.
A group of people with a particular goal or task that they collectively try to achieve in a results-oriented way.