Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design

Master's programme in CRAFT! Jewellery and Corpus 2021

30Aug2021 - 30Jun2023
Application
Tags:  Master ,  Research ,  CriticalThinking

Masterprogramme, 120 credits, full-time studies, daytime
  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 - Jewellery and Corpus

Important dates
1 December 2020: Online application (universityadmissions.se) and portal to upload applicant assignment (konstfack.se) open.
15 January 2021: Application and applicant assignment deadline.
1 February 2021: Qualifications to certify the entry requirements, and payment of application fee or certification of fee exempt status must have reached University Admissions.
February/March 2021: Assessment of applicant assignments + prospective interviews.
9 April 2021: Notification of selection results (universityadmissions.se).
30 August 2021: Course start.

For more information about the programme, please contact:
Professor Anders Ljungberg: anders.ljungberg@konstfack.se
Teacher:  Anders Ljungberg