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12.09.26 – 22.11.26,
Veva Leye, Jelle Martens, KIOSKexpoAgendaArtistic activitiesDrawing from seemingly endlessly proliferating word sequences—which arise from a single word through a simple rule and through association—Veva Leye creates montages that present the same words in completely different ways. Uncannily coagulating, these word images expand and contract in an accordion-like movement. A similar rhythm characterizes Jelle Martens’ (photo)graphic registrations that combine fragments, reproductions and trivial observations into layered prints and drawings. Every print layer, every drawing operates as a temporary frame bringing together images that only temporarily solidify, overlap, and fall apart again. Image and language tumble along, stumble upon. Letters form words form images reading looking.
SPITS No.17: Quinten Struyven, SPITSexpoAgendaArtistic activities "An insistent research into Adolph Pauli's educational and sentimental trajectory"
SPITS is an exhibition initiative of the drawing studio and is located under a neo-Gothic pointed arch in the entrance hall of the Pauli building. SPITS is a platform to exhibit the medium, with teachers and students working together to develop thematic presentations several times a year.
Registration for the 2026 entrance examinations for students starting in the 2026–2027 academic year has now closed.
We will announce the new dates in early December 2026. At that point, you will also be able to register via our platform (step 2).
If you're curious about what the exam involves, read on. Please note that this information is subject to change until early December.
Have you completed your registration (step 2) and
submitted your preparatory dossier (step 3)?
If so, you are welcome to take part in the admission test.
when?
The admission test starts at 9:00 am on the first day of your chosen session.
You are expected to be available for all of the specified days.
Further details regarding the daily schedule will be provided at the start of the session.
where?
Campus Bijloke - Cloquet
Louis Pasteurlaan 2, 9000 Ghent
deadlines
- session July:
- session August:
Each candidate puts together a preparatory dossier consisting of several parts (personal data, written motivation and portfolio). All texts of the dossier must be digitally executed. This preparatory dossier is put on a digital platform in advance.
If there are film fragments or audio fragments in the portfolio, these should first be put on an online streaming platform such as youtube or vimeo and only the link should be passed on.
Candidates who have little or no artistic work can also participate in the test.
personal data
- Recent passport photograph
- A curriculum vitae listing past studies, artistic and other activities,...
written motivation
A written motivation regarding the choice of study and school (maximum 1 A4 sheet).
portfolio
The candidate compiles a folder with a representative selection of personal work: autonomous artistic work (drawings, photographs, sketches, painted studies, photographs of sculptures or spatial work, graphic work, texts, poems, music, computer prints, stage acts, performances or other creations, website, plaster, etc.).
Be sure to bring physical and plastic work to the test such as sketchbooks, ...
Submit the link to your portfolio via our online form.
On the day of the test, you will need:
- preparatory file
- writing utensils
- drawing paper, sketching paper, (coloured paper is also allowed)
- drawing materials such as pencils, brushes, ruler,...
- colouring materials: water colour or gouache or material of your own choice: e.g. crayons
written test
The written test consists of three sections. The first is a list of words or proper nouns that the student must define as accurately as possible. This is followed by two text excerpts. The student summarizes the first one in their own words. The second serves as the basis for a short opinion piece. The goal is to allow the examination committee to form an impression of the candidate’s general knowledge and theoretical background, as well as to assess their language proficiency and ability to reason.
motivation interview
During an individual interview, the candidate's motivation towards art education in general and the specific field of study in particular will be examined.
The preparatory dossier forms the basis for an interview. It is important that the candidate is able to explain the elements in the dossier and clarify his study choice and expectations.
Interests, general and cultural knowledge, thinking skills, creative attitudes and insight into image-making are probed. Important qualities here are: critical sense, commitment, drive, love of art and design, perseverance, self-discipline and sense of humour.
practical test
- Drawing by observation
Candidates draw several sketches after live models. This includes quick sketches and longer poses. The total duration of the test is 60 minutes. The sketches will be done on paper. - Film review
A short artistic (5-10 minutes) animated film is shown twice. After the first screening, about four questions are asked and explanations provided where necessary (on content, appreciation, formal qualities).
Candidates are then given 10 minutes to think about this and take notes. This is followed by a second screening followed by 30 minutes to correct and net these answers. Candidates are reminded to express themselves concisely, clearly and in full sentences. - Interpretation task design animation film
Candidates are asked to choose from a combination of objects and characters and to represent this choice in a series of drawings and incorporate it into a narrative whole. Format and technique of your choice and candidates are asked to bring the necessary material for this as well. These drawings will be created on paper.
Please note that locations and times are subject to change. Changes will be communicated on the spot.
On the last day of the session, there will be a deliberation and announcement of the results including a personal conversation, at which third parties may also be present. In this conversation, candidates will learn whether or not they will be accepted and for what reasons. Candidates must be present at this interview. There will be no subsequent or telephone interviews regarding the results.