Funen Art Academy

Description

Funen Art Academy is a five year higher education in contemporary visual arts striving to provide students with the best foundation possible for the development of a professional and critical artistic practice in a globalised world.

Funen Art Academy has chosen not to have departments nor professors dedicated to specific artistic media. The Academy does not teach traditional artistic techniques, but students are free to work within all kinds of artistic media and have access to guidance and technical assistance in collaboration with different workshops and institutions in Odense.

Tuition at Funen Art Academy consists of a mixture of collective teaching and individual guidance. We nurture a culture of discussion and critique aiming to develop student ability to speak and write about their practice. 

The study at Funen Art Academy is full time with around 50% of the time dedicated to tuition and project work, and the remaining 50% of the time dedicated to studio work.  

Autumn semester: October 1 - January 30
Spring semester: February 1 - June 30

Career Opportunities

As a graduate, you can continue your work as an artist, either independently or as a teacher in schools and evening classes.

About the Degree

Teaching takes place in studios  and at the beginning of the academic year, each student chooses one studio for one year at a time. 

Admission  

It is a precondition for admission that you have passed a 3-year artistic education at a higher level at a similar art academy, art college or similar institution. Furthermore, you are also required to submit examples of prior work. It is also expected that you are able to speak and read English. Admission deadline: April. Find out more information about admission at Funen Art Academy. Apply directly at Funen Art Academy.    

For Further Information

Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/en . You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition

About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System   

Description

Funen Art Academy is a five year higher education in contemporary visual arts striving to provide students with the best foundation possible for the development of a professional and critical artistic practice in a globalised world.

Funen Art Academy has chosen not to have departments nor professors dedicated to specific artistic media. The Academy does not teach traditional artistic techniques, but students are free to work within all kinds of artistic media and have access to guidance and technical assistance in collaboration with different workshops and institutions in Odense.

Tuition at Funen Art Academy consists of a mixture of collective teaching and individual guidance. We nurture a culture of discussion and critique aiming to develop student ability to speak and write about their practice. 

The study at Funen Art Academy is full time with around 50% of the time dedicated to tuition and project work, and the remaining 50% of the time dedicated to studio work.

Autumn semester: October 1 - January 30
Spring semester: February 1 - June 30

Career Opportunities

For additional information on career prospects, please contact Funen Art Academy.
Tel.: +45 66 11 12 88, e-mail: info@detfynskekunstakademi.dk

Admission  

Admission to the basic module at Funen Art Academy is based on a professional artistic evaluation of the submitted work examples as well as an interview with the selected applicants. No specific prior education is required. However, students are expected to be able to speak and read English. Admission deadline: April. Find out more information about admission at Funen Art Academy. Apply directly at Funen Art Academy.  

For Further Information

Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/en 

You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition

About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System