You work with artistic expression in a variety of materials to get a sense of their abilities. The idea process and design permeates the entire education. You will get an understanding of the similarities of the creative process, no matter which material and techniques used. Periodically the students work with the very same type of material two or three days in a row. Work and results are subjects of group discussions.
Drawing and painting is included in all programs at Nyckelviksskolan, and the program General Art, Crafts and Design will give you the opportunity of in-depth studies of these subjects. In this program, a foundation is set for vision, rhythm and composition. We use techniques such as chalk, Indian ink, watercolour and oil paint.
Subjects and materials
Painting/drawing 10,8 weeks
Sculpture 3,8 weeks
Printmaking 3,8 weeks
Ceramics 3,8 weeks
Metalwork 3,8 weeks
Woodwork 3,8 weeks
Textile form 3,8 weeks
Textile printing 3,8 weeks
During the program, you go on field trips to museums and galleries.
Subjects in common: Group dynamics 1,4 weeks (“The individual versus the group”) and lectures on History of art, crafts and design 0,8 weeks. An introduction to the school’s digital platform 0,4 weeks.
The academic year starts with exercises in drawing and painting. We move on with the introduction of graphic design and typography. You get basic courses in digital imaging, layout and illustration programs. After this, the tuition is transferred to weeklong exercises with independent projects, supervised by the teacher. Illustrative works are mainly done manually but also digitally. The focus is set on the artistic and creative ability rather than the technical skills.
Several study visits will be undertaken during the year and we visit museums, galleries, agencies and studios.
Inspiring and specialized guest lecturers, who is currently working with what you are aiming for, will also come to the school and give you tasks. The academic year is terminated with several major projects where this year’s various elements are woven together. Now you will see how much you have developed.
Subjects
Illustration 10,4 weeks
Drawing and painting 6 weeks
Graphic design with layout 10,6 weeks
Photography with digital photo editing 3 weeks
Material studies 3 weeks
Typography 1,8 weeks
Final project 4,4 weeks
Note that the number of course days are converted from hours and may be approximate. During the program, you go on field trips to museums, galleries and studios.
Subjects in common: Group dynamics 1,4 weeks (“The individual versus the group”) and lectures on History of art, crafts and design 0,8 weeks. An introduction to the school’s digital platform 0,4 weeks.
This is a preparatory course where practical tasks interspersed with theory. You will learn to conceive, sketch and communicate your ideas. You will work with different types of methods and material such as plaster, concrete, wood and textile. In drawing, painting and sculpture you train vision, colouring and figuration. You will discuss different concepts in architecture such as sustainable development and urban planning. Other important parts of this program is photo, digital imaging and presentation skills.
You will meet a large number of guest lecturers working with sets, architecture and design, each with its own career, most of them linked to leading universities in their field. Together we will do study visits at different workplaces, galleries and museums, all to increase the joy of discovery and give new thoughts and ideas.
Subjects and materials
Drawing and painting 11 weeks
Architecture and design 7,6 weeks
Three-dimensional configuration (woodwork) 3,8 weeks
Three-dimensional configuration (textile design) 3,8 weeks
Sculpture I – model studies 3,8 weeks
Sculpture II – composition studies 3,8 weeks
Introduction to stage design 1,6 weeks
Sketching and presentation techniques 2 weeks
During the program, you go on field trips to museums, galleries and studios.
Subjects in common: Group dynamics 1,4 weeks (“The individual versus the group”) and lectures on History of art, crafts and design 0,8 weeks. An introduction to the school’s digital platform 0,4 weeks. You will also learn general program management in Photoshop and InDesign.
The main (metal) subject intersperse with courses where you work with various artistic, technical and theoretical tasks. During the year you will work with silversmithery, product design, jewellery, ironwork, welding and much more. By working with the metal, you reach a deep understanding of the practical part of the design. When you work practically with drawing, painting and sculpture, you improve your ability to see and judge the work of others. At the same time you develop your own skill to create.
You will also learn how to present your ideas and communicate through sketches and models. It is important knowledge no matter what direction your life and your studies after your year at Nyckelviksskolan takes. The project that you are working with of your own during this course, makes you and your ideas grow. The teachers will give you essential advice and constructive criticism on the work you are doing both individually and in groups. Take the chance to find your own way to express yourself.
Subjects and materials
Introduction course 2,2 weeks
Art of jewellery 4,6 weeks
Corpus smithery 3 weeks
Iron smithery 1,4 weeks
Welding 2,2 weeks
Product design 1,6 weeks
Sketching and presentation techniques 0,8 weeks
Individual projects and final project work 4,6 weeks
Drawing and painting 7,4 weeks
Sculpture 7,4 weeks
During the program, you go on field trips to museums, galleries and workshops.
Subjects in common: Group dynamics 1,4 weeks (“The individual versus the group”) and lectures on History of art, crafts and design 0,8 weeks. An introduction to the school’s digital platform 0,4 weeks. You will also learn general program management in Photoshop and InDesign.
The purpose of this education is for you to develop your artistic skills, your expression of form and knowledge in craft. While drawing and painting you train your ability of observe. In the subject sculpture you will find a solid foundation for your three-dimensional capability. Practical exercises interspersed with theory. You will learn sketching and drawing techniques, furniture design and colour theory. You will also be introduced to design methodology. By studies at the program Woodwork and design you will get an elementary base for a future in architecture and design or in a practical career.
The weekly schedule is built in blocks where you work with one and the same subject or material two or three days in a row. The work is evaluated both individually and in-group. You will have the opportunity to study and work with others who are equally interested in the subjects as you are. Here’s your chance to evolve in the direction you want.
Subjects and materials
Woodwork- material and tools, construction and planning, project assignments, history and contemporary orientation 20 weeks
Final project work 2,6 weeks
Painting and drawing 7,4 weeks
Sculpture 7,4 weeks
During the program, you go on field trips to museums, galleries and workshops.
Subjects in common: Group dynamics 1,4 weeks (“The individual versus the group”) and lectures on History of art, crafts and design 0,8 weeks. An introduction to the school’s digital platform 0,4 weeks. You will also learn general program management in Photoshop and InDesign.
Together with the main subjects: utility objects, ceramics as a free art form and ceramics in the public room. The artistic training in painting, drawing and sculpture will constitute a foundation. You will be encouraged to draw and develop rough sketches. During the academic year exercises in presentation techniques, by hand as well as digitally are included. The studies are both theoretical and practical. During the year, you will meet many guest teachers with expertise within glass technique, preparation of glazes and incineration techniques.
The education is based on common form and technique practises, forming the basis for your knowledge in glazing and incinerating in kilns. The courses include your own projects where you learn more about process, material, technique and methods. Ceramic Design and Craft is a broad basic education in three-dimensional form where you get the help and guidance of professional ceramists, designers and artists to explore the possibilities of clay. Knowledge that will be useful for you in many professions.
Subjects and materials
Interpretation and Design 8,6 weeks
Techniques and methods 6,8 weeks
Ceramics – architecture and interior design 3,2 weeks
Sketching and presentation techniques 0,8 weeks
Individual projects 3,2 weeks
Drawing and painting 7,4 weeks
Sculpture 7,4 weeks
During the program, you go on field trips to museums, galleries and workshops.
Subjects in common: Group dynamics 1,4 weeks (“The individual versus the group”) and lectures on History of art, crafts and design 0,8 weeks. An introduction to the school’s digital platform 0,4 weeks. You will also learn general program management in Photoshop and InDesign.
The purpose of this education is for you to progress in your craftmanship, artistic ability and also to find your personal expression. In the subject of textile printing, you work with composition exercises and outlined tasks, patterns and images. In weaving, we look into how the textile techniques and materials can be combined into surface and shape. Drawing, painting and sculpture are crucial subjects of this education and a prerequisite for working with colour and design in the various textile techniques. Throughout the year, we emphasize the artistic process.
In a larger costume project we bring together the knowledge you gained from the training of different subjects. Here, you work three-dimensional with textile materials, related both to body and space. Professional teachers with specialised skills in all areas of the education guides you through the process and make you go further.
Subjects and materials
Textile printing 7,6 weeks
Textile weaving 11,2 weeks
Group project in textile design 3,8 weeks
Painting and drawing 7,4 weeks
Sculpture 7,4 weeks
During the program, you go on field trips to museums, galleries and studios.
Subjects in common: Group dynamics 1,4 weeks (“The individual versus the group”) and lectures on History of art, crafts and design 0,8 weeks. An introduction to the school’s digital platform 0,4 weeks. You will also learn general program management in Photoshop.
It could be about preventive social work and different types of rehabilitation. Today you will find specialist craft tutors within schools, care centres for children, youth centres, refugee centres, prisons, museums, crisis centres for women as well as within care for the elderly, psychiatry and forensic medicine.
This two-year program covers the six craft subjects: woodwork, weaving, textile design, metalwork, ceramics and drawing and painting. In addition, there is an educational component containing educational theory, psychology and social work theory.
You will be acquainted with the different materials and will receive experience in the artistic process. The students gain basic experience in craft techniques and tasks which provide practice in how to proceed from idea to execution in a creative and instructive way. The purpose is that you will be able to help and guide other people by creative activities.
The educational component provides theoretical knowledge about society, the family and individual development. The theoretical part of the education continuously interplays with the practical parts in the work shops.
The tuition is built on presence and group teaching in common themes and projects, crossing borderlines. The education is finalized with an essay where theory and practice are combined.
An important part of the education is the ability to dissolve set structures and working with human meetings. Specialist craft tutors work with groups. The two-year vocational training also contains a tutored work placement in one of the profession’s work areas. The teachers at the Specialist craft tutor programme are active professionals within arts and crafts, psychologists and trained social workers. We also contract guest teachers will special skills and knowledge.
Since special craft tutors are required in many more areas within the society, we welcome a variety of knowledge from the applicants. You do not need any previous experience from pedagogical work. The most important is to be curious about and having a large interest in people.
Subjects and materials
Drawing and painting 13,2 weeks
Woodwork and metalwork 11,4 weeks
Sculpture 5,6 weeks
Textile design 5,6 weeks
Ceramics 5,6 weeks
Weaving 5,8 weeks
Educational and social theory 7,4 weeks
Pedagogics 3,8 weeks
Psychology 3,6 weeks
Tutor practices 1,8 weeks
Work placements 7,2 weeks
During the program, you go on field trips to museums, galleries and studios.
Subjects in common (per school year): Group dynamics 1,4 weeks (“The individual versus the group”) and lectures on History of art, crafts and design 0,8 weeks. An introduction to the school’s digital platform 0,4 weeks. You will also learn general program management in Photoshop and InDesign.