Miriam Johannesson, CRAFT! Jewellery and Corpus, degree 2023.
How to apply
1. Apply for the programme at universityadmissions.se: Application is open during the period 2 December 2024 - 15 January 2025.
2. Specific requirements to universityadmissions.se: Qualifications to certify the entry requirement (see above) must be available at universityadmissions.se no later than 3 February 2025.
3. Upload applicant assignment to konstfack.se: Files to participate in the selection are uploaded electronically via Konstfack's website during the period 2 December 2024 - 15 January 2025. These files will be used in the selection between eligible applicants.
Important dates
2 December 2024: Online application (universityadmissions.se) open.
2 December 2024: Portal to upload applicant assignment (konstfack.se) open.
15 January 2025: Application and applicant assignment deadline.
3 February 2025: Qualifications to certify the entry requirements, and payment of application fee or certification of fee exempt status must have reached University Admissions.
February/March 2025: Assessment of applicant assignments + prospective interviews.
27 March 2025: Notification of selection results (universityadmissions.se).
1 September 2025: Course start
The contemporary view of jewellery includes the body as an arena for narratives. The possibility of using one's own body to convey a message - becoming one's own gallery - stands in stark contrast to the generalised narratives about the body and identity that we are often offered in our time.
The discussion about corpus and jewellery that is taking place at CRAFT! Jewellery and Corpus is based on a time when we can highlight other, alternative perspectives on the encounter with the materials. We explore how these perspectives are affected by the subject's specific roots in a corpus and jewellery tradition.
At CRAFT! Jewellery and Corpus we investigate how jewellery and corpus can be translated into different practices with a focus on the present and future rather than confirming already existing notions. This means that we focus on jewellery and corpus both as a method and an object where critical perspectives and dialogues about our art forms open up new understandings and possibilities in a wider social context.
As a student at CRAFT! Jewellery and Corpus you both contribute to this dialogue and are offered the opportunity to develop strategies and tools for a professional practice based on your individual project and its possibilities.
Language of instruction
All teaching, tutoring, and examinations are conducted in English.
Credits and form of study
120 credits (2 years), full-time, daytime, on campus.
Degree
Degree of Master of Fine Arts in Crafts, Jewellery and Corpus.
After graduation
The Master’s programme prepares students for a professional career and third-cycle studies.
Specific requirements and selection
Bachelor's degree of Fine Arts in Crafts (equivalent to a Swedish Bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits) with specialisation in jewellery and corpus, or the equivalent. And proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary school course English 6/English B. Read more about English language requirements here.
The selection is made on artistic grounds and is based on assessment of artistic portfolio, project proposal and interview. Read more about requirements and selection here.
Assessment of applicant assignments
In addition to applying via www.antagning.se, you must submit applicant assignments (portfolios/files) to Konstfack's website. If you are applying for more than one programme at Konstfack, you must submit applicant assignments (portfolios/files) for each programme you apply for. Read more about how to submit work samples.
The artistic assessment is carried out by a special assessment group consisting of professors, teachers, students and representatives from the professional field.
The selection process takes place in two stages. The first stage involves the assessment of the applicant's submitted assignment and statement of intent, on the basis of their ability to express themselves artistically and to adopt an investigative and reflective attitude, as well as degree of independence in expression. We also evaluate technical proficiency and craftsmanship.
In the second stage, a number of applicants are invited to an interview where the applicant’s motivation for undertaking the programme, ability to reflect on their own artistic attitudes are discussed in relation to the previously submitted applicant assignment. Based on these criteria described, an overall assessment is finally made. Read more about artistic assessment here.
Applicant assignment for the 2025 autumn admission
The application consists of a CV, digital work samples according to the assignments, and a written project proposal where your aims and expectations for study are stated. This project proposal is a document that will follow the student and will be revised as his or her studies advance. Your application must be in English.
If your portfolio contains images of artistic work rendered in a 3D modeling program, rather than having been produced in the studio, so that they don't physically exist, it should be specified in the image description. If the object was created by someone other than you, per your instruction, it should be specified in the image description.
Submit four (4) PDF files
1. One (1) PDF named FIRSTNAME_SURNAME_CV.pdf; containing a CV in chronological order (starting from the most recent) by year of the most important things you have done since graduating upper secondary school until now. Please note that the CV will not be used for selection on artistic ground, but solely as a reference for discussions during a potential interview.
2. One (1) PDF named FIRSTNAME_SURNAME_PICS.pdf; containing maximum twenty (20) pictures of your 3-dimensional objects or projects, related to glass, ceramics, or other materials. Videos and films are to be described by stills (maximum seven (7) stills and/or links). Also include an image information sheet containing the following information: year created, size, technique, material, display format, and a max. 50 word Image/Artwork description. Use Times New Roman, 12-point font size, 1.5 line spacing, in portrait format. File size: max. 5 MB.
3. One (1) PDF named FIRSTNAME_SURNAME_REPORT.pdf; containing the report of your bachelor's degree project or equivalent project, and documentation of other relevant artistic works/projects of yours. File size: max. 5MB.
4. One (1) PDF named FIRSTNAME_SURNAME_PROPOSAL.pdf; containing a written project proposal explaining how you possibly aim to develop and deepen your knowledge within the subject area of glass and ceramics, and what you hope to achieve with the education. Max. 700 words. Use Times New Roman, 12-point font size, 1.5 line spacing, in portrait format.
Important information about your applicant assignments
Summary, files to submit:
Four (4) PDF-files.
File number 1. CV.
Name your file using the format: FIRSTNAME_SURNAME_CV
File number 2. Portfolio. Max. 20 images. Max. 5MB.
Name your file using the format: FIRSTNAME_SURNAME_PICS
File number 3. Report. Max. 5MB.
Name your file using the format: FIRSTNAME_SURNAME_REPORT
File number 4. Proposal.
Name your file using the format: FIRSTNAME_SURNAME_PROPOSAL
Your application must be written in English.
Technical specifications
To be able to assess your portfolio correctly, it is important that you comply with these technical specifications.
PDF
The PDF files must not be password-protected or set to force the presentation into full screen.
Unless otherwise stated in the instructions for the applicant assignments, individual files must not exceed 300 MB. The total size of the applicant assignments must not exceed 500 MB.
Read more about how to submit work samples here.