Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijke Academie van Antwerpen
Life drawing Costume Design 339932/3443/2526/1/72
Study guide

Life drawing Costume Design 3

39932/3443/2526/1/72
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, programme stage 3
    Specialisation:
    • Costume Design
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
    Specialisation:
    • Costume Design
  • Bridging Programme Visual Arts
    Programme option:
    • Kostuumontwerp
  • Preparatory Programme Visual Arts
    Programme option:
    • Kostuumontwerp
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Rittler Maximilian
Other teaching staff: Devrome Johan (dut,eng)
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2025 (Academic year)
Re-sit exam: not possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 180,00 hours

Prerequisites

previously registered for Life drawing Costume Design 2.

Learning outcomes (list)

BA1 - The student has the necessary artistic skills to design and/or realize a personal project within the broad spectrum of the visual arts under supervision.
The student can correctly represent the different values of the model on a 2D carrier.
BA2 - The student has the necessary knowledge, skills and insights regarding material, form, action, concepts, function and contents of the chosen medi
The student knows and understands the principles regarding layout and composition, perspective and proportions, of a live model in space at a specialized level.
The student knows and understands the importance of visual communication.
BA3 - The student knows about and understands the social, cultural, artistic, historical and international context of the visual arts and artistic praxis, and continues to develop this knowledge and understanding.
The student has complete knowledge and insight into organic forms, composition, perspective and proportions of a living model in a specific space.
The student knows and understands the importance of visual communication.
BA5 - When developing his/her personal visual language the students starts from a searching and reflective attitude when developing one's own visual language.
The student has developed his own visual language.
The student can synthesize all these facets and evaluate them within assignments and free work.
The student can translate all these aspects to a 2D carrier in an artistic way and in his own plastic language.
The student has developed into a critical personality with an investigative and innovative attitude.

Course content

The knowledge and insight acquired in the second bachelor's programme are further developed. Through synthesis, new combinations are created around the broad theme of “the human figure”. Using various methods and techniques, specialised research is conducted into the structural unity of the human figure, taking into account the unique nature of the study programme.

Study material (text): Mandatory

Various drawing materials, various models, art books, museums and exhibitions in which drawing is discussed. Drawings of costume designers.

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis104,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours76,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodArtistic practical assessment100,00

Evaluation (text)

Permanent evaluation with presentation and review moments throughout the academic year.
Semester 1: initial advisory jury at the end of the first semester.
Semester 2: final jury at the end of the second semester.