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 1 December 2023 - 15 January 2024.
2. Specific requirements to universityadmissions.se: Qualifications to certify the entry requirement (see above) must be availble at universityadmissions.se no later than 1 February 2024.
3. Upload applicant assignment to konstfack.se: Files to participate in the selection are uploaded electronically via Konstfack's website during the period 1 December 2023 - 15 January 2024. These files will be used in the selection between eligible applicants.
Important dates
1 December 2023: Online application (universityadmissions.se) open.
1 December 2023: Portal to upload applicant assignment (konstfack.se) open.
15 January 2024: Application and applicant assignment deadline.
1 February 2024: Qualifications to certify the entry requirements, and payment of application fee or certification of fee exempt status must have reached University Admissions.
February/March 2024: Assessment of applicant assignments + prospective interviews.
21 March 2024: Notification of selection results (universityadmissions.se).
2 September 2024: 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.
The programme prepares students for both professional careers as well as further studies at doctoral level.
Specific requirements
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 equivalent degree/knowledge. And proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary school course English 6/English B. Read more about requirements and selection here.
Selection and assessment of applicant assignments
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.
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.
Important information about your applicant assignments
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.
Language of instruction
All teaching, tutoring and examinations are in English.
Degree
Degree of Master of Fine Arts in Crafts - Jewellery and Corpus
Applicant assignment for the 2024 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 by year of the most important things you have done since graduating upper secondary school until now.
2. One (1) PDF named FIRSTNAME_SURNAME_PICS.pdf; containing maximum twenty (20) pictures of your 3-dimensional objects or projects. Videos and films are to be described by stills (maximum seven (7) ). Also include listed facts on the pictured material such as size, technique, material, display format, etc. and a written reflection (maximum 3000 characters) on the contents.
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.
4. One (1) PDF named FIRSTNAME_SURNAME_PROPOSAL.pdf; containing a written project proposal with a possible elaboration of the subject within the track Ädellab, and what you hope to achieve with the education. (Maximum 8000 characters).
Summary, files to submit:
1. One (1) PDF named FIRSTNAME_SURNAME_CV.pdf
2. One (1) PDF named FIRSTNAME_SURNAME_PICS.pdf
3. One (1) PDF named FIRSTNAME_SURNAME_REPORT.pdf
4. One (1) PDF named FIRSTNAME_SURNAME_PROPOSAL.pdf
Your application must be in English.
Technical specifications
You must submit four (4) PDF documents named as instructed.
The PDF documents must not be password protected.
File format: PDF
PDF document format: A4 (portrait or landscape)
The selection panel will look at a projected image of the PDF files, so please bear in mind that we look at “the whole picture”. In order to be able to assess your work samples correctly, it is very important that you follow the technical specifications.
Technical specifications
You must submit four (4) PDF documents named as instructed.
The PDF documents must not be password protected.
File format: PDF
PDF document format: A4 (portrait or landscape)
The selection panel will look at a projected image of the PDF files, so please bear in mind that we look at “the whole picture”. In order to be able to assess your work samples correctly, it is very important that you follow the technical specifications.
Video
In addition to the PDF files, you may also submit video with a total length of no more than 15 minutes.
Use one of the following formats for video: MOV, MP4 or AVI
The films must be compressed using H-264 compression.
Single files should not be larger than 100 MB. In total your portfolio must not exceed 500 MB.
Give the files with films names using the format “Surname-First name-4.mpg”, “Surname-First name-5. mpg” and so on.