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BA studies in Photography
The BA studies in Photography have a strong emphasis on the development of a personal, independent artistic practice. By challenging and investigating the relationship between photography and other visual as well as non-visual expressions, students are encouraged to understand their own work in a wider artistic context. The programme incorporates today’s technical production of photographic images, with a continuous emphasis on key photo-theoretical subjects. The intention is to provide the students with an empirical basis of the many visual and narrative qualities contained within photography. Representation, objectivity, subjectivity, and truth content, are important subjects in the curriculum. Parallel to photo-theoretical discourse, students are encouraged to analyse and critically reflect upon their work in group sessions or during tutor guided counselling.
BA studies in Printmaking
The BA studies in printmaking introduce you to printmaking techniques. In a central theme of this programme we examine the ability of graphic art to absorb and transform impulses from other expressive media such as photography, painting and drawing. The historical emergence of printmaking as a means of mass communication demonstrates its power and contemporary significance. The Subject Area emphasises printmaking in its contemporary aspect, and combines older printing methods with today’s computer technology.
BA studies in Ceramics
The studies in ceramics provide a foundation for artistic development. The main focus is on clay as a raw material, ceramic techniques and processes. Courses focus on themes such as function (ceramics for use, applied ceramics), architecture and space, sculpture and installation. Prominent modes of artistic expression use ceramic materials and techniques as a source of structure and content.
BA studies in Furniture and Spatial Design/Interior Architecture
The BA programme provides basic training in Furniture- and Spatial Design/Interior Architecture. The subject areas are integrated and equally weighted to provide a comprehensive course.
The programme trains designers to think comprehensively and with courage, empathy and insight develop functional and formal solutions for a changing world.
Comprehensive design solutions are heavily emphasised, based on thorough investigation of consumer needs. In order to design for a rapidly changing society students are encouraged to approach their professional practice with creativity, innovation and critique.
The BA programme in Furniture- and Spatial Design/Interior Architecture is the first part of an MA programme available at KHiB. The five year education is the most advanced programme available in this subject area. It corresponds with educations furniture designers and interior architects cooperate with professionally within subjects like architecture, civil engineering and industrial design.
BA studies in Textiles
The BA studies in Textiles at KHiB equip students to work with textiles as materials and processes. Textile art connects applied art and visual art, and is located at the point of convergence between the two. The art scene is dynamic, with boundaries between areas and approaches constantly dissolving or changing. The study programme aims to encourage from its own particular vantage point these developments together with diversity of expression.