academic year 2010-2011 - Gerrit Rietveld Academie

Studium Generale
Practical projects
Photography
The Photography department trains students to work as an
autonomous photographer. New imaging techniques using video,
film and other media will be tested according to photographic
traditions.
The first phase of the programme investigates the different
techniques in connection with the development of the students’
own solutions and vision. Attention will be paid to special
techniques with regard to both old and new developments in
photography. During the last phase, the students follow their
own individual programme, working towards and determining
their examination subjects. The diploma is equivalent to the
professional diploma in Photography.
Courses offered:
Autonomous art photography
Visual research
Visual design
Image manipulation
Technical skills
Work evaluations
Philosophy
Art history
Studium Generale
Practical projects
Audiovisual
Within the Audiovisual department, the focus is on the
development of ideas, expressive capacity and the ability to
think conceptually. Students are encouraged to have an
independent attitude and to experiment, through assignments as
well as through individual development. Work is carried out
based on a belief in the relationship between the different
disciplines. Apart from the assignments, projects both within
and outside the school are important as exercises in
collaboration, organisation and confrontation with the outside
world. During the first specialisation year, the lessons are
given in classes or small groups within the various
disciplines. These subjects are compulsory. During the second
and third specialisation years, the students will register for
individual or group discussions with lecturers, and have an
opportunity to take part in projects.
In the final year, the student will seek two thesis
supervisors to supervise the student in his/her specific
graduate programme. In the course of the year, the final-year
students deliver a lecture on their work. These lectures are
attended by students from all years, providing an opportunity
for discussion between students from the various years.
Students’ Charter Fine Arts and Design Gerrit Rietveld Academie
2010-2011
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