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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?
You will receive a detailed schedule in the week before your chosen session begins.
You are expected to be available on all the specified days.
where?
Campus Grote sikkel - Biezekapelstraat
Hoogpoort 64, 9000 Ghent
If you have questions? toelatingsproeven@hogent.beMAIL
deadlines
- session May:
- session July:
- session August:
You present the jury with a programme summary stating:
Please ensure you stick to the maximum duration of 20–25 minutes.
- your name and date of birth
- for each work
- the composer's full name and dates
- the complete name of the work, opus number (if applicable) and date of composition (if known)
- the part you have rehearsed
example: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791): Sonata for piano in c minor (K. 457), (1784), part I Allegro
You will provide the jury in advance with the scores of each work in PDF format, arranged in the same order as on your programme schedule and scanned in A4 portrait format. This PDF will be uploaded via an online form no later than the entry deadline.
accompaniment during your test
Compositions where an obligatory piano accompaniment or piano reduction (concertos) is provided will be performed with piano accompaniment.
You may be accompanied by a piano accompanist of your own choice.
In the chosen repertoire, no more than 2/3rds may be accompanied. If you opt for piano accompaniment, you should therefore bear in mind that 7 to 8 minutes of your repertoire will be unaccompanied. This does not apply to vocal candidates.
If you wish to make use of a conservatory accompanist, please indicate this on the preparation form.
You can request accompaniment using the form you use to submit your scores.
No accompanist will be provided for candidates who register later than two weeks before the test. No exceptions will be made to this.
On the day of the entrance examination, there will be time to play with the accompanist from KASK & Conservatorium or with your own accompanist.
The test consists of 4 parts:
- Solfeggio, ear training and general music theory
- Written test
- Practical test
- motivation interview
Solfeggio, ear training and general music theory
View the contents of the testpdf (Dutch)
Second chance
Suppose you failed this subtest in session May or session July, you may still participate in the practical test and the motivation interview of session May or session July. If you pass the practical test and the motivation interview, we offer you the chance to take a new test in solfeggio, ear training and general music theory in the next session. If you pass this second attempt, you will be admitted to the study.
In session August, the resit for solfège, ear training and general music theory is impossible. However, if necessary, the admissions committee can deliberate for this partial test.
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.
practical test
You demonstrate your artistic and technical level in the most versatile way possible during the practical instrument/vocal test. You should provide a stylistically varied repertoire of 20-25 minutes of music with sufficient attention to different technical aspects and forms of musical expression, both in historical and contemporary repertoire.
motivation interview
During an individual interview, the candidate's motivation towards an art education in general and the specific field of study in particular will mainly be examined. The chosen repertoire for the practical test and the candidate's experiences regarding the practical test can be a guide here. It is important that the candidate can explain his own choices and clarify his study choices and expectations.
Interests, general and cultural knowledge, thinking skills, creative attitude, insights and communication skills are probed. Important qualities here may include critical sense, involvement, drive, love of art and music, perseverance, self-discipline, sense of (self-)perspective, etc.
In the online version of the practice test, this interview will take place online. A digital invitation will be sent for this.
online variant
Prospective students can submit a motivated application to take the practical test digitally. Send your motivation to toelatingsproeven@hogent.be mail
In this online variant of the practice test, the candidate realises a sound and image recording in which the candidate is recognisable and as fully as possible (hands!) visible.
Please ensure you stick to the maximum duration of 20–25 minutes.
The conditions regarding piano accompaniment remain unaffected. This recording is uploaded at the latest on the registration deadline.
Please note that locations and times are subject to change. Changes will be announced on the spot.
On the last day of the session (or Monday evening after session 1), there will be deliberations and proclamation including a post-session discussion. During the proclamation, candidates will learn whether they are accepted or not. Immediately after the proclamation there is an opportunity for a debriefing, at which third parties may also be present. An e-mail with the results will be sent out after each proclamation.