Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijke Academie van Antwerpen
Artistic Practice Jewellery Design & Silver and Goldmsmithing37411/3634/2627/1/70
Study guide

Artistic Practice Jewellery Design & Silver and Goldmsmithing

37411/3634/2627/1/70
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • Master of Arts in Visual Arts, programme stage 1
    Specialisation:
    • Jewellery design, Gold and Silversmithing
  • Master of Arts in Visual Arts
    Specialisation:
    • Jewellery Design & Gold and Silversmithing
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 12 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: Lambeets Machteld (dut,eng)
Other teaching staff: Tarín Peris Edu (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: 01.12.2026 ()
Re-sit exam: not possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 312,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

MA1 - The student has an artistic and autonomous attitude and continues to develop his/herown art practice.
De student has an artistic and autonomous attitude to develop his (own) artistic practice.
The student is aware of historical and contemporary social and cultural developments, and the importance thereof for his own artistic discipline, and can situate himself within this context.
De student has insight and beginner experience in the (inter)national work-field of his own discipline and the art world in a broad sense of the word.
The student has demonstrated openness and willingness to take risks and push their (save) boundaries towards new grounds / insights.
The student is able to make decisions and actions (independent) in the best interest of the project.
The student is able to work as a team player and to make a contribution or improvement to the organization of the project.
The student has learned to plan, organize and work towards a good result of the project.
MA2 - The student takes final responsibility when designing and/or realizing a personal artistic project.
The student is able to make decisions and actions (independent) in the best interest of the project.
The student is able to work as a team player and to make a contribution or improvement to the organization of the project.
The student has learned to plan, organize and work towards a good result of the project.
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.
The student can document (1) the sources that inspired him in his creative process and (2) the various stages of development of his creative process.
The student can translate the development of his creative process into language.
The student can present and motivate this project to experts from the work-field.
The student can formulate a reflective text in the context of his own artistic trajectory.
The student can analyse and evaluate his work; makes connections between his individual works.
De student comprehends the essence of his personal artistic development and communicates and presents this in a lucid and thoughtful way to a critical audience.
De student kan doelgericht communiceren en informatie helder doorgeven, zowel op schriftelijke als mondelinge wijze.
MA5 - The student develops his/her personal artistic visual language based on personal and social involvement.
The student is aware of historical and contemporary social and cultural developments, and the importance thereof for his own artistic discipline, and can situate himself within this context.
MA6 - The student is able to take and defend a critical position with regard to relevant social, cultural, artistic and international developments.
The student has demonstrated critical awareness through proactive participation and/or personal initiative in the sessions.
has insight into the historical and current visual/audiovisual art, is able to follow and interpret the evolutions within the artistic field, and position himself within an artistic and intellectual framework.
De student takes a critical position and motivates this with regard to relevant social, interdisciplinary, cultural, artistic and international developments.

Course content

The student acquires the skills required for the professional field through a combination of a structured program offered by the department and a personalized plan proposed by the student and approved by the lecturer. The fixed course content offers general support and development for your artistic practice, while the personalized plan deepens the specific knowledge and individuality of both the individual master's project and general artistic practice.

Artistic practice is developed through workshops, a study trip to Munich, and a Post Studio Seminar. The student's development is monitored and supported during individual discussions.

This program prepares the student to define and prepare their own position in the professional field through discussions, lectures, workshops, exhibitions, writing assignments, and events, among other things. Additionally, communication skills are developed through the development of a portfolio, participation in exhibitions or projects, participation in workshops, and so on.

On their own initiative, students work on their personal needs regarding professionalisation; this can be done through, among other things, an internship, interviews with actors in the field, collaborations with third parties, participation in events, etc.

Study material (list)

budget for studietripsMandatory€ 300,00
Documentation and infrastructure provided by the departmentMandatory
LaptopMandatory
Various literature, both technical and artisticRecommended

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis104,00 hours
  • Remark: The student is individually supervised, assessed and evaluated in the studio. This means that participation in classes and participation in the studio is necessary.
Work time outside of contact hours208,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodArtistic practical assessment70,00Final evaluation: Artistic Practise File, visuel and oral jury presentation and Portfolio.
1st examination periodArtistic practical assessment30,00permanent evaluation of the process through the year

Evaluation (text)

The final result is formed by summing the scores obtained during the continuous assessment (30%) and the end-of-year jury (70%).

The results are demonstrated by means of various final products. The Artistic Practice File collects and demonstrates the knowledge and experiences gained throughout the year. In addition, there is the textual and visual presentation of the Master's project during the Jury. The Portfolio is submitted before the jury and present during the final exhibition, and there may also be other outcomes resulting from the student's individual planning. Digital images of the works against a white background and in self-chosen settings.

The dates for submitting the work/presentation moments/final presentation will be communicated to the student in advance via a briefing or by email, depending on the type of activity to be evaluated.

Presence is required for the course, regular unjustified absences may jeopardize study progress. Deadlines for assignments must be respected.