Courses

The first year of the bachelor programme the curriculum consists of a set of courses common for all the students. These are mainly basic courses for the purpose of learning how to use the various workshops at the Academy. Starting from the spring term of the first year, the students can choose from the various courses given in theory, technique and creative projects. The courses are announced during the first week of every term. At master’s level year 1 you are free to choose from the bachelor- and master courses given, but you have to take at least one masters seminar per semester. All the courses are part of the Fine Art programmes, i.e. there are no separate courses at Malmö Art Academy. The Credit Point System The Bachelor program: The education comprises 180 credit points, thus 30 credit points per semester. Year 1 = Set block of subjects (courses) comprising 60 credit points. Year 2 = Free choice of bachelor courses and individual work. Year 3 = Free choice of bachelor courses and individual work. Masters program: The education comprises 120 credit points, thus 30 credit points per semester. Year 1 = Free choice of bachelor- and master courses. Year 2 = 60 credit points which are awarded for a degree project, presented with an exhibition, a text and a lecture. A degree project that has been accepted and passed fulfils the requirements for a Master’s degree in Fine Arts (individual work). Each semester consists of 20 study weeks and full-time studies gives 1,5 credit point for each week. See the Education plan for Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts. Courses spring semester 2012