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Painting, MFA – (M.A.)
Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen
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| Application Deadline: | August 15; Students needing a visa: June 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 7,500 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Groningen / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen
MFA Painting stands for the discipline of ‘painting’, but does not only educate the student to become a fine painter. The starting point and benchmark of MFA Painting is the rich tradition of painting. It offers the autonomous artist the opportunity to specialize with the aim of becoming a ‘creative’ and ‘thinking’ artist who can perform, with the aid of interdisciplinary strategies, innovative and experimental research at the interface of art, traditional and new media, and science.
MFA Painting takes the long history of painting seriously without allowing itself to be impeded by this history. In the course of centuries, an invaluable treasure trove of knowledge and expertise has been built up. This process is an ongoing one and proves that a traditional medium such as painting is not dead, but that the traditional idea of progress in the arts has reached an end. 1
MFA Painting therefore believes that it is of the utmost importance to enable innovation and knowledge development to occur simultaneously. This can occur by allowing scope to playing with boundaries, experiment and research.
Having roots in the history of painting, the professional master has much space and time for personal study issues and the development of his specific qualities as an artist with a painterly outlook. These qualities are not determined y the choice of paint as a medium, but rather by the fascinating interaction between the ideas of the artist and the properties of the media, genres and types of art he has chosen. 2
Regardless of whichever medium has been chosen, this will produce ‘painterly’ work in the form of drawings, collages, photos, films, three-dimensional work and, of course, paintings. In the MFA Painting programme, everything is aligned to the creation of powerful images that have their origins in the character of the artist and in the surrounding culture. 3
The professional master works in an ‘intermedial’ and ‘international’ way within a wide working field with various media, genres and types of art, and is able, with a painterly outlook, to act autonomously and think critically. In this context, he has a great awareness of the development of the artistic work-process and what an artistic calling exactly means, in order to persist with his artistic life. Due further intensification of his artistry, the mental luggage handed to him, and the training of attitudes, the professional master is capable of continuing his artistic vocation.
MFA Painting has the aim of providing Master’s Degree education at University of Applied Science level that will enable students to develop their proven talent in such a way that they can make a professional contribution to the domain of painting on the basis of their own artistic research and reflection.
The MFA Painting graduate:
- has a professional attitude that is shown by a characteristic artistic system, by his own work, by ongoing critical reflection on the underlying ideas, and by a great degree of control of artistic skills, including the presentation of his own work;
- is capable of theoretically underpinning his own work and of establishing relationships between his work and the surrounding cultural and artistic worlds;
- is capable of performing research at the interface of painting, media and science.
Contents
The Painting master's degree is a full-time course. The programme of 120 credits is split over two academic years. This is a programme that will enable you to attain a high level of practical expertise and provide you with knowledge of technical or scientific disciplines, and how to apply them.
Cohesion in the programme
Within the master's programme you are given plenty of space to put your own process, work and/or artistic practice centre stage. However, the resulting research ranges from purely looking inwards to reacting to social themes and developments. By thinking as an artist and conducting research, you create connections between a range of disciplines and study components. Cohesion in the FMI masters research environment is generated by the following types of artistic research: research for the purpose of developing your own work (investigation in both a practical and theoretical sense, focusing on form, meanings and context); research for the purpose of developing your own artistic system (reflection); and research into and through the artwork.
Your study programme is composed of a substructure and a superstructure, phrases which feature more conceptual learning routes (knowledge of the disciplines) and more integral learning routes (problem-oriented learning processes) respectively. Cohesion in the programme is also achieved by placing your professional practice and your performance in your professional practice centre stage for the duration of your studies.
Eligibility
In principle, the course is suitable both for students who have just completed their bachelor's degree and are capable of conducting research independently and in a broad context, and artists who have already been working as professionals at bachelor level for several years. In both situations your study programme offers you the desired conceptual deepening and broadening of professional skills, and the frameworks for research.
Course composition: Activity, reflection and research
There are three programme components: the studio programme, the theory programme and projects. In the studio programme, on the basis of a flexible work plan, you work on your own oeuvre. You are supervised by a team of core lecturers, semester lecturers and guest lecturers. They visit you in your studio, and together you discuss your work and working methods. For the theory programme, in consultation with the lecturer, you compose the lecture programme you wish to follow at the Hanze (UAS). Every semester you enter the research topics you want to explore into your research planner. Every month a round table discussion is held, led by the theory lecturer, on a subject relevant to all students. There are also seminars (group discussions). Every semester has a project programme. This may be a workshop, masterclass, symposium, excursion or exhibition.
The Painting master's degree takes two years and is subdivided into four semesters. In the first semester the focus is on playing and experimenting with ideas and exploring opportunities, which leads to new or innovative images, working methods and techniques. The result is then subjected to critical reflection. Because you are constantly encouraged to contemplate your own work and working practices, you increasingly gain awareness of your artistic starting points. In the second semester the focus is on reflecting on your own artistic criteria, collecting and combining materials, and developing your own theme. The central element of the third semester is developing your artistic system and reflecting upon your artistic mindset.
Final project
The fourth semester is mostly taken up with preparing for graduation. We also concentrate on communication, and your relationship with the art world and society.
The course concludes with you presenting the results of your studio research and your theoretical thesis. You present both of these in the form of a public exhibition. An excellent thesis may also be recommended for the academy prize.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
General admission requirements
- You possess a diploma from a recognized institution for higher (art) education, or an equivalent qualification;
- You have an attitude of curiosity, directed at artistic/functional research;
- You are able to clearly explain your motives and study aims in front of the admissions committee;
- For non-English students: You have sufficient knowledge of the English language to enable you to study English-language publications relating to the field of study, to be able to follow instruction in English and be able to express yourself well in English. You must be able to demonstrate that your proficiency in the English language is adequate by providing an official certificate of the International IELTS or TOEFL test. The minimal requirements are:
- International IELTS test: minimal 6.0
- International TOEFL test:
• Internet based Toefl : 80
• Toefl computer based: 213
• Toefl paperbased: 550
Institutional code of Hanze (UAS) to send TOEFL results: NLGRONING03
Exemptions:
Students can be exempted from submitting an extra language proficiency test in the following cases:- EU/EER students, who can prove that English was an compulsory course in their prior education, and who have a pass for English on their final transcript;
- Students whose prior education was English-taught in countries where English is spoken as a first language by the majority of the population. These countries are: Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada (English speaking part), Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Christopher and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of America;
- Students with an International Baccalaureate or European Baccalaureate.
- You are prepared to follow the programme in its totality.
In special cases it is at the discretion of the Admission Board to deviate from these rules.
Specific admission requirements for each course
- The candidate's work is of high quality. It must be obvious that there is mutual cohesion in the work, and that the candidate is in the process of developing a clear statement regarding visual art;
- The candidate has the ambition to become involved both practically and theoretically in painting with the intention of opening new perspectives in this field;
- The candidate is prepared to open a dialogue with others on the topic of his or her own work and on art in general.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
Accreditation
The programme is formally accredited by the Dutch government (NVAO).
Funding details
Grants and Scholarships
Dutch national grant system ('Studiefinanciering')
There is a national grant system in the Netherlands, called 'studiefinanciering', for students who are enrolled with a Dutch higher education institution. To be eligible for such a grant you:
have to have the Dutch nationality and
have to be younger than 30
Foreign students are generally not eligible for such a grant. Only EU-students under certain conditions can make use of ‘studiefinanciering’.
Grants for EU/EEA students
Fee-paying EU/EEA students who will start their degree programme in the academic year 2012/2013 may apply for a so-called "collegegeldkrediet" (tuition fees credit).
This is an interest-bearing loan from the Dutch government to cover the costs of the Dutch higher education tuition fees. The loan will have to be repaid (in instalments) after the student has graduated.
Students can apply for a 'collegegeldkrediet'' with the IB-Groep, the Dutch organization that is responsible for student loans and grants. The IB-Groep provides information in English at www.ib-groep.nl. We advise you to check the site regularly for up-to-date information.
The authority responsible for this grant is the IB-Groep. We try to provide you with the correct information on the conditions for obtaining the grant. However, no rights can be derived from the information given here.
Huygens Scholarship Programme
The prestigious Huygens Scholarship Programme of the Dutch Ministery of Education, Culture and Science is open to excellent students from all countries. It is aimed at talented students who want to come to the Netherlands in the final phase of their bachelor’s studies or during their master’s studies.
The scholarship covers:
- a generous reimbursement of tuition fees
- a monthly allowance of € 1,380 (this includes a standard contribution towards healthcare insurance);
- visa fees (standard contribution);
- a one-off payment towards international travel costs (standard contribution based on nationality);
Applicants first need to be accepted by the study programme of their choice. They can apply for an Huygens scholarship through Nuffic (Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education), on the basis of a nomination by Hanze (UAS). As the Huygens Scholarship Programme is aimed at highly talented students, Hanze (UAS) will normally only nominate students that have obtained excellent results in all their previous studies.
Currently, no applications can be submitted because the issuance of new grants is put on hold due to the fact that measures of austerity have been implemented by the Dutch government following the negative global economic climate.
The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes
Hanze (UAS) also participates in the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP), which supports students from developing countries. The fellowships are granted for the duration of the programme and cover the tuition fees and the costs of international travel, subsistence, books and health insurance.
China Programme
China Programme scholarships are meant for outstanding Chinese students who have completed a Bachelor’s programme and want to come to the Netherlands to do a Master’s programme. Students who wish to be considered for a China Programme scholarship must apply to the China Scholarship Council in Beijing. The programme is highly competitive; only 25 scholarships are awarded each academic year. A national selection committee decides which candidates will be awarded a scholarship.
StuNed scholarships
StuNed scholarships are available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years work experience in a development-related organisation who want to come to the Netherlands to do a Master’s programme or a short course.
Emergency fund
Hanze (UAS) has set up an emergency fund for students who are forced to stop their studies because they have run into financial difficulties through no fault of their own. They can appeal to the Emergency Fund for an interest-free loan or a gift. Students who want to apply for a contribution from this fund should contact the student counsellor.
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