Accepting a place to study at an art college means experiencing art first-hand, right from the start, being involved in research and experiment and preparing yourself for professional commitment on a high level.
An art college welcomes students who wish to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to all artistic work.As they learn about the creative process while practising themselves, the students gain a solid theoretical and historical background as they progress.
Art colleges are recognized for including the following elements in their teaching :
- closely inter-linking research, theoretical reference, studio work and practical experimentation
- stressing the importance of individual initiative and commitment
- concentrating on the originality and specificity of the work of each student
- encouraging educational inventiveness with tutors working collectively.
- combining the use of traditional tools and digital technology
- maintaining an outward-looking attitude to international exchange and transdisciplinary methods
The results of several surveys show that art students continue to build on their skills and knowledge after graduating. They achieve in all professions inside and outside artistic sectors where imagination, research and inventiveness are required in the development of techniques, methods taking into account the socio-economical context.