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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 Grote Sikkel - Nederpolder
Nederpolder 26, 9000 Ghent
deadline:
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.
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.
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.
The practical instrument making test (including motivational interview) lasts 1 to 2 days (depending on the number of candidates) and consists of five subtests.
Research task
Prior to the entrance examination, you will write a short essay on a specific topic relating to musical instruments. To do this, you will carry out a small-scale research project based on literature, online sources, museum collections, etc. You must submit the essay digitally prior to the entrance examination.
Information regarding the topic and length of the essay will be sent by email in the week before the exam, once you have submitted your preparatory dossier correctly and on time.
listening and tuning test
Listening to, discussing and comparing various recordings and instruments; assessing and describing sound quality; identifying ‘background noise’. Performing and evaluating two-note chords.
woodworking skills test
This test will be taken in the musical instrument making workshop. 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). 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.
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.
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.
Please note that locations and times are subject to change. Changes will be communicated on the spot.
On the final day of the session, the panel will deliberate and announce the results, followed by a debriefing. You will be informed of the result by telephone. Candidates who are not successful will be given the opportunity for a debriefing over the telephone.