Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design

School

Published: 06.05.2020

Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design.

: Lm Ericssons väg 14
126 27 - Stockholm
SWEDEN

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Mail:: studentkanslikonstfack.se; anders.ljungbergkonstfack.se

Phone:: +46 8 450 41 08

Konstfack building, exterior .

Photographer: Hironori Tsukue.

Konstfack is Swedens largest university of arts, crafts and design and has since 1844 educated artist, designers, crafters, and teachers of tomorrow. All our training is based on artistic grounds and we have today around 1000 students and 200 employees.

Vision
Konstfack will create new knowledge and be a national and international trendsetter in art education and research, as well as artistic subject and professional development.

Mission
We offer particularly promising and motivated students and researchers in the areas of art, design, fine craftsmanship and international, multidisciplinary research environment. Our programmes offer a wide selection of artistic methods as well as critical dialogue.
High quality, humanism, sustainable development and high demands for creative ability
characterise Konstfack's study programmes and research.

Overall goals
Study programmes
After completing first, second and third-cycle programmes, students will have:
1. the skills and knowledge required to establish themselves in their professions
2. proficiency in design work and communication, as well as the ability to think and work beyond the limits of their particular disciplines
3. critical thinking ability, courage, problem-solving skills and leadership capacity
4. solid knowledge of the theory and history of art, design, fine craftsmanship and art teacher education
5. a broad perspective on contemporary cultural and social currents
6. the knowledge required to conduct focused projects concerning issues of diversity and sustainable development
7. the ability to participate

Research
Konstfack has a research environment strong enough to promote research within its branches of knowledge while pursuing interdisciplinary, international collaboration with others. The research environment is characterised by close cooperation with first and second-cycle programmes.
Collaboration
Konstfack promotes understanding of the changing cultural and social conditions to which art, fine craftsmanship, design and art teacher education are subject.

Courses

Ädellab Masterprogramme 2019

01Sep2019 - 30Jun2021

DEADLINE: 15/Jan/2019

Application
Tags: Master , Research , CriticalThinking

Masterprogramme, 120 credits, full-time studies, daytime

The master's programme in CRAFT! is a cooperation between the three subjects Ceramic & Glass, Textile and Ädellab (jewellery and corpus). CRAFT! perceives the making of craft objects as a relevant method with wich to question the current state of affairs, using craft as a tool for critical exploration.

The contemporary view of jewellery includes the body as an arena for stories. The opportunity to convey a message using an individual’s body, to be one's own gallery, stands in stark contrast to the generalising narratives about the body and our identities that we are often faced with today.
The discussion about corpus and jewellery that is on-going at Ädellab/CRAFT is taking place at a time in which we can highlight other alternative perspectives in our interaction with materials and what they bring with them from their specific roots in a corpus and jewellery tradition. At Ädellab/CRAFT! We investigate how jewellery and corpus can be transformed in different practices that focus on the contemporary and future rather than confirming existing notions. This means that we focus on jewellery and corpus both as method and object.

Specific requirements
Bachelor's degree of Fine Arts in Craft (equivalent to a Swedish bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits), with specialisation in Jewellery and Corpus, or equivalent degree/knowledge. And proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary school course English 6/English B.

Selection
The selection is made on artistic grounds and is based on assessment of artistic portfolio, project proposal and interview.
The selection process takes place in two stages. The first stage involves the applicant assignment and statement of intent submitted by the applicant being assessed on the basis of their ability to express themselves artistically and to adopt an investigative and reflective attitude, as well as degree of independence in expression. We also evaluate technical proficiency and craftsmanship.
In the second stage, a number of applicants are invited to an interview where the applicant’s motivation for undertaking the programme, ability to reflect on their own artistic attitudes are discussed in relation to the previously submitted applicant assignment. Based on these criteria described, an overall assessment is finally made.

Language of instruction
All teaching, tutoring and examinations are in English.

Degree
Degree of Master of Fine Arts in Crafts - Ädellab

Events

Konstfack building, exterior.
Photographer: Hironori Tsukue.

Konstfack, Metal workshop.

Konstfack, Exhibition space.
Photographer: Åke Eson Lindman

Amy Peace-Buzzard
Necklace: Handle (for Abbie), 2017
Carved wood, cotton.
ø 28 cm
Photo by: Amy Peace-Buzzard
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Hannah Clarkson
Sculpture: After the Dance, 2017
Steel, wood, feathers, glitter fringing.
100 x 200 x 60 cm
Photo by: Hannah Clarkson
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Gorän Kling
Ring: Jewellery Be Like, 2016
Silver
ø 6 cm
Photo by: Gorän Kling
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Despina Theodorou
Object: Becoming Memory, 2016
Marble, insence.
5 x 5 x 5 cm
Photo by: Despina Theodorou
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