Exchange programme in the BA or MA Visual Arts
30 - 60 ECTS / 1 semester - 1 year / English
Campus Gent / Sint-Lucas
Campus Gent / Sint-Lucas
Graphic Design Exchange
Exchange Programme
The Graphic Design programme at the Sint-Lucas Ghent campus is a study programme for students who attach importance to the artistic added value of graphic communication.
Curriculum
The graphic design programme focuses on experimentation, innovative thinking and critical reflection in the design process. Our students are formed as independent designers. During their studies at LUCA they acquire the skills necessary to play a part in developing and innovating the design practice.
The studio works as a lab in which the graphic and suggestive possibilities of images and typography are investigated. Students learn to analyze a subject/question and take an artistic position with regard to the content.
They translate this point of view into a graphic concept and an effective design and are in constant dialogue with teachers and fellow students. Typography, publication and book design, editorial and conceptual design, web design, type design… within this diversity students find their way and emphasize markers according to their individuality and personality.
For an update on projects and activities of the atelier, see
https://www.grafischontwerpgent.be/
https://www.instagram.com/grafischontwerpgent/?hl=nl
https://www.facebook.com/grafischontwerpgent/
Programme for exchange students
The Visual Arts programme on campus Ghent offers academically oriented BA and MA degrees in Textile Design, Graphic Design and Fine Arts. Within Fine Arts students can either develop a hybrid fine arts practice or choose to focus on one of the following disciplines: Sculpture-Glass-Ceramics, Illustration, Painting, Mixed Media, Drawing-Printmaking. Exchange students are welcome to join the programme in 2BA or 3BA (first semester, second semester or a full year) or in MA (first semester). The study progress at your home university and the quality of your portfolio will determine your enrolment in either BA or MA at LUCA.
The atelier will be the main part of your study programme at LUCA. Additionally, you can opt for drawing classes, English taught theoretical courses and Dutch classes (off campus). A welcome week with introductions to Flemish historical and contemporary art, the city of Gent and the campus is organised each semester.
We can offer you an exchange programme of 30 ECTS credits. Detailed information about the offered course units can be found via http://onderwijsaanbod.luca-arts.be/opleidingen/e/SC_53767826.htm 
What do you need?
A good command of English (level B2) is required to make the most of your stay with us. Campus Ghent does not own student accommodation. Therefore, you will have to rent a room on the private housing market for the duration of your stay. To help you in your search, please contact our student support services (https://www.luca-arts.be/en/contact-student-support-services).
Interested in this course?
Application & entry requirements
All Erasmus+ Exchange Students need to apply via the exchange application procedure of LUCA School of Arts. During your application process, you can indicate the LUCA campus of your choice and the exchange programme you wish to apply for. Notice that not all programmes are open for incoming exchange students in both semesters. An overview can be found here.
- The deadline for the Autumn Semester / full year is April 1
- The deadline for the Spring Semester is October 1
Outcome Exchange Application
The outcome of the application can be expected within 4-6 weeks after the application deadline. Both you and your international coordinator will be informed about the result of your application by e-mail. No need to inquire about the outcome yourself.
Where do you have class?
Facilities & campus life
Campus Sint-Lucas Ghent in a nutshell
LUCA-campus Ghent (Sint-Lucas) consists of various buildings, most of them are located in the lovely historic city centre of Ghent where the vast majority of the classes are taught. One campus building is situated in a park in Mariakerke, the greenest suburb of Ghent. Depending on the courses you enroll for, you may also have classes for half a day or a full day at Mariakerke.
Students have a working space on campus for the duration of the exchange and can make use of the technical facilities for casting, metal, word, printmaking, textiles, print and scan, screen printing, audio, video and photography.
Contact
If you need more information, do not hesitate to contact us:
Veerle Van den Abbeele
Veerle.vandenabbeele@luca-arts.be
Tel. +32 2 447 10 76
Machteld Pectoor
Tel. +32 9 447 10 75
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Are you curious about our approach to Art education? During our open days, you will get all the information you need, visit the campus, talk to our teaching staff and students ... Still not convinced? Visit our graduation show! During this, on-campus two-day art festival you can experience first hand how good our students really are.
Staff
Teachers: Frederik Berlaen, Michaël Bussaer, Didier Deschrijver, Inge Ketelers, Jan Hespeel, Eva Moulaert, Randoald Sabbe, Peter Van de Cotte, Renata Vanhorenbeeck
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