In the summer semester of the third year of the bachelor's degree, students continue to develop the themes of their own artistic creation. They deepen their ability to verbalize their own thoughts and ideas in individual and collective discussions. They acquire the ability to critically discuss their own work and the projects of other students in a broader context. They will learn to plan the process of project implementation with experts and technologists and to document the development for consultations. 

Students build on previous work. They reflect current cultural events, orient themselves in the history of art. They are ready to participate in joint activities and work independently on their own projects, which they prepare for consultations. 

Activity at studio meetings, independent work in the studio, presentation of own work, lectures, consultations, debates, excursions, study of literature. 

To be awarded credit, it is necessary to work on your own semester project, which is continuously consulted (individually and in groups) during the semester. The development of the work is documented using work-in-progress, sketches or research. Mandatory number of ongoing consultations: 4. 80% participation in studio meetings is mandatory. 

1. Students come up with their own ideas for semester work and during the semester they consult on its development with other students, studio leaders and externs

2. Joint work/discussion on the chosen semester topic (the topic is chosen as a group at the beginning of the semester)

3. Final exam – defense of final work

Independent work in the studio is complemented by lectures, visits to exhibitions and other collective activities developing the group semester theme. An integral part is the study of literature and texts related to the topics addressed. 

Acquiring ongoing independent work on one's own project in a studio environment. Acquiring the ability to appropriately choose a medium within intermedial creation. Critical reflection of one's own work and the ability to verbalize one's own concepts. Orientation in current topics in the context of contemporary art and non-art fields. 

Submission of studio works, participation in studio meetings and activities, communication with studio leaders. 

• compulsory prerequisite
  • Atelier III - Intermedia - winter

• Programme VUB Bachelor's

  branch VU-IDT , 3. year of study, summer semester, compulsory