Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijke Academie van Antwerpen
Research week41496/3634/2627/1/56
Study guide

Research week

41496/3634/2627/1/56
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • Master of Arts in Visual Arts, programme stage 1
  • Master of Arts in Visual Arts
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 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: Van der Hallen Wouter
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Semester 1 or Academic year
This course unit is marked PASS-FAIL.
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2026 () or 01.12.2026 ()
Re-sit exam: not possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Short description

Artistic research takes centre stage during Research Week. In multidisciplinary research classes, you will work with students from the Visual Arts and an artist-researcher on new perspectives. This intensive week – part of Articulate, the research festival of the Schools of Arts – requires active collaboration, communication and responsibility.

Learning outcomes (list)

MA2 - The student takes final responsibility when designing and/or realizing a personal artistic project.
You take responsibility in the group process and contribute to respectful teamwork.
You work respectfully with students fromother artistic disciplines.
You reflect on your role within the group and on the functioning of the artistic team as a whole.
MA3 - The student understands the essence of his/her personal artistic development and communicates in a clear and thoughtful way to colleagues and an external audience.
You actively listen to others and tailor your communication to different artistic perspectives.
You communicate clearly and effectively in an international and multilingual artistic context.
MA4 - The student sets up and conducts independent research in function of the development of his/her artistic praxis.
You formulate and investigate a thematic research question within an interdisciplinary artistic context.
You experiment with research-oriented practices and methods that fit within a reflective, non-medium-specific practice.
You demonstrate flexibility and initiative in dealing with new perspectives, unfamiliar practices and complex contexts.
You translate your investigative attitude and new insights into your own artistic practice.
MA6 - The student is able to take and defend a critical position with regard to relevant social, cultural, artistic and international developments.
You reflect critically on your learning process, collaboration and artistic results.
You demonstrate openness and empathy towards other cultural perspectives and artistic practices.
You position your artistic practice within a broader context.

Course content

During the Research Week, you will participate in an intensive research class of your choice on a current social, artistic or design-oriented theme. Together with master students from other artistic disciplines within the programme and international artist-researchers, you will work in teams on an experimental project in which reflection, dialogue and collaboration are central.

The research classes are not linked to a studio or medium. They form a valuable, interdisciplinary addition to your curriculum. Through collective processes, you will work towards a public end result, such as a presentation, exhibition, publication or performance.

You can register at the start of the academic year via email and the intranet. Places are limited (approx. 10 students per class) and are allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis. There are no regular classes during this week, so you have plenty of time to explore and gain new perspectives.

Study material (list)

Depending on the chosen research classMandatory

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis40,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours38,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodArtistic practical assessment100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodProject assignment100,00

Evaluation (text)

Assessment

The evaluation is based on your active participation in all research class activities and a reflective report summarising your insights. The research week is an intensive, concentrated research week that focuses on collaboration in interdisciplinary groups. Full attendance and active participation are required.

Justified absence

In the event of justified absence (e.g. illness, family circumstances), the following conditions apply:

  • You must immediately notify both the research class supervisor and the lecturer concerned by email.
  • You must submit a valid certificate of absence via the absence monitor in iBaMaFlex.

Alternative assignment in case of force majeure

In exceptional cases of demonstrable force majeure, an individual alternative assignment may be provided. This assignment does not replace the group process, but offers an opportunity to still demonstrate the learning objectives of the course.

  • The alternative assignment is intensive, requires independent artistic reflection and includes artistic research, a process document and a comprehensive reflection report.
  • An oral explanation or defence is part of the assessment.
  • The assignment is not intended as an alternative to participation.
  • The assignment can only be used in cases of force majeure, after approval by the lecturers.