Students are admitted to the master's programme ArtScience on the basis of their previous artistic work and a research proposal. Only candidates with a bachelor's degree in the arts or sciences can apply.
Those interested in applying for the MA programme ArtScience are invited to contact head of the Interfaculty, Joost Rekveld (via email joost.rekveld (at) interfaculty (dot) nl) for a first, general assessment whether the profile of the applicant matches the programme. In order to apply for the ArtScience MA programme we ask you to send us your research proposal, a curriculum vitae (resume), a portfolio and a number of official documents. All written materials should be in Dutch or English. MA candidates do not have to be present at the examination. Because the decision will be taken on the basis of the candidate’s dossier it is important that MA candidates communicate via email with Joost Rekveld during the period they are writing their letter of motivation and research proposal.
There are two rounds of entrance examinations, one in April and one at the end of June. Candidates who expect lengthy procedures for their student visa are advised to apply in the first round, so that there is enough time to get all formalities in order before the start of the course.
Candidates must send all required materials in one package before April 6 2010 (for the entrance exams in April) or June 15 2010 (for the entrance exams in June). Packages received after these dates (date postmark) will not be part of the selection procedure. MA candidates should send their package to Joost Rekveld, MA ArtScience, Royal Conservatoire, Juliana van Stolberglaan 1, 2595 CA Den Haag, The Netherlands.
Research Proposal
In your research proposal we ask you to give an overview of where you stand now in your artistic activities, to propose a research project and to indicate how doing this research would change your artistic future. You are free to choose a text format that suits your proposal and background, but it should be between 2 and 4 pages A4 of text long.
The text should cover the following points:
- please give us some background to your artistic past; briefly explain the motivation behind getting involved in art and behind the artistic choices you have made so far
- please describe the artistic disciplines you have been involved or interested in so far
- please give a clear description of your research topic and the fields this topic relates to
- please explain your motivation for choosing this research topic. How do you think doing this research will transform your work ?
- please indicate how your research topic is related to the ArtScience curriculum
- please make a first choice for two ArtScience teachers who could coach you in your research (you can look at the Faculty Biographies on the website or in the ArtScience studyguide)
- please describe two concrete projects you would like to realize as part of this research proposal
- please indicate the materials and facilities you will need for your research
- please give an outline of what you hope to achieve during your studies at the ArtScience Interfaculty
- please describe how you think you will be able to contribute to the learning environment at the Interfaculty
Curriculum Vitae (Resume)
This should cover:
- your previous education
- your artistic past (see also portfolio, below)
- work experience
- languages
Portfolio
In the portfolio you should show us documentation of works of art you made. These original works can be in any art form or medium, while the documentation should be a short text describing each work, illustrated with photos, drawings, reviews, etc. Please include audio on CD and video on DVD, in which case you should mark a maximum of three minutes you absolutely want to be viewed or listened to by the selection committee. Digital documentation should run on both Mac and PC, can be on CD or DVD and should use standard file formats (jpeg tiff pdf mp3 flash aiff quicktime avi powerpoint)
Please do not send us originals; for practical reasons we can not always return your portfolio
Official documents
A copy of the candidate’s passport, a visa (when applicable), a copy of relevant diplomas, two passport photos, and email address should be included.
