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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.
Un Soir de Joie (1955), KASKcinemafilmAgendaArtistic activitiesIn the 1930s, Gaston Schoukens was renowned as a writer of popular Brussels comedies. With Un Soir de Joie, he enjoyed one final major success. The film, based on a true story of a Resistance operation in November 1943, recounts how the Belgian Resistance distributed a forged issue of the pro-German newspaper Le Soir, full of mockery and parody of the occupying forces. It is striking that Schoukens largely avoids the hardships of war, opting instead for a light-hearted approach in the tradition of Tijl Uilenspiegel. Yet the film is not purely cheerful: a few bittersweet moments reveal that the war had left its mark even on this comedy.
This screening will be introduced by film history lecturer Gertjan Willems.
i.c.w. Film-Plateau
Cloquet
Godshuizenlaan 4
9000 Gent
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.
Make sure you are well prepared, punctually present at the starting hour and available during the entire duration of the trial
start test
9:00 on the first day of the session.
Campus Grote Sikkel
Nederpolder 26, 9000 Ghent
You will receive details in the week before the trial.
Each candidate puts together a preparatory dossier consisting of several parts (personal data, written motivation and portfolio). All texts of the dossier must be typed. This preparatory dossier is sent digitally to bram.deman@hogent.be.
Candidates who have little or no artistic work can also take part in the test.
personal details
- 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 puts together a folder with a representative selection of his personal work: musical instruments already built, overview of books consulted on musical instruments and musical instrument collections or museums visited, autonomous artistic work and school assignments (drawings, photographs, sketches, painted studies, photographs of sculptures or spatial work, graphic work, music or other creations,...)
The portfolio should give the committee insight into the candidate's broad creative ability, observation skills, knowledge and love of music and instruments. The student should ensure that the work can be viewed on digital media (example laptop,...) if necessary.
research essay
You will write a short essay on a specific topic concerning musical instruments. For this, you conduct a small research based on literature, online sources, museum collections, etc.. You will submit the essay digitally prior to the entrance examination. Information on the subject and length of the essay will follow by e-mail in the week before the test, after complete registration for the admission test.
This test is compulsory for everyone. The contents of this subtest can be consulted in full via the link below. The result for this test will be included in the overall result.
This test is organised digitally. More info will follow by e-mail after registration for the admission test. The candidate has to give a written answer to a general question about a current social, cultural and/or artistic issue.
The aim is to allow the examination committee to form a picture of the candidate's theoretical prior education, to gauge the ability to formulate an opinion, to develop a line of reasoning and to edit a short written text.
The practical instrument making test (including motivational interview) lasts 1 to 2 days (depending on the number of candidates) and consists of five subtests.
listening test
Listening, discussing and comparing various recordings/instruments, assessing and describing sound quality, perception of "side noises".
tuning test
Performing and evaluating diphthongs. This test will be held in the musical instrument making workshop. More info will follow by e-mail after registration for the entrance test.
woodworking skills test
This test will be taken in the musical instrument making workshop. More info will follow by mail after registering for the entrance test. Candidates will be guided by the committee members and receive the necessary instructions. They will be asked to perform various primary hand-working techniques.
portfolio
Discussion of the portfolio (see preparatory file). More info will follow by mail after registering for the admission test. The portfolio should give the committee insight into the candidate's broad creative ability, observation skills, knowledge and love of music and instruments.
motivation interview
During this interview, the candidate talks about his backgrounds, expectations and motivations towards studying musical instrument making. It is expected that the candidate has thought about these matters in preparation for this interview and can clearly formulate their answers to the committee members. Furthermore, it is recommended that the student has also oriented theirself to some extent on the content of the subject, for instance by studying some literature on musical instruments beforehand, by visiting museums such as MIM (Brussels) and/or Vleeshuis (Antwerp), etc.
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 deliberations and proclamation. You will receive the result via email. Those candidates who are not accepted will be given the opportunity for a telephone debriefing.