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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 Bijloke - Bijlokekaai
Bijlokekaai 5, 9000 Ghent
deadlines
- session July:
- session August:
You put together a preparatory file containing your personal details, a written motivation, the specific assignment and an image file.
You submit your personal details, written motivation and specific assignment online beforehand. You take the image file with you to the interview during the tests. You do not need to submit it digitally.
personal details
- recent passport photograph
- a curriculum vitae listing past studies, artistic and other activities,...
written motivation
Why choose to study textile design and at KASK & Conservatoire in particular?
specific assignments
Choose a specific textile object from your environment using this list and justify your choice.
Bath mat, bedspread, wallpaper, trousers, blanket, doormat, shower curtain, mop, curtain, glove, shirt, coat, dress, stockings, pillow, pillowcase, sheet, lingerie, basket, mattress, hat, underwear, potholder, pullover, mackintosh, skirt, napkin, tablecloth, carpet, dish towel, sofa.
- A/ Make an image of the textile object in its context and describe it in a personal way.
- B/ Expand with an image sequence (minimum 5 images) showing different aspects that interest you in this object.
Choose how you do this: collage, drawing, painting, photograph, different techniques.... - C/ This object has a function, a materiality, a form, specific properties,... Invent one or more ways to arrive at other functions, materialities, forms or properties in a personal and creative way. Represent this in sculptures, drawings, samples and/or models....
For each sculpture, drawing, sample... you indicate exactly which part of the specific assignment it belongs to > 3.A - 3.B - 3.C
Image file
Your image file requires some preparation: you make a representative selection of images that clarify your interest in art, design and specifically textile design.
These can be your own images, but also inspirational work by others. (drawings, photographs, sketches, painted studies, photographs of sculptures or spatial work, graphic work, texts, poems, music, computer prints, stage acts, performances, exhibition catalogues,...) Candidates are strongly advised to bring not only reproductions of their own work (e.g. photographs) on the day, but also their own work if possible.
Candidates who have little or no artistic work can also take part in the test. You take your personal work from the file back with you after the 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.
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 and questioning. It is important that the candidate can explain the elements in the dossier and clarify the study choice and expectations.
Interests, general and cultural knowledge, thinking skills, creative attitudes and insight into image-making are examined. Important qualities here are: critical sense, commitment, drive, love of art and design, perseverance, self-discipline and sense of humour.
Candidates work independently on the written test and practical tests. They will receive a time schedule for the interview.
On the day of the trial, you will need the following:
- the preparation file
- writing materials
- drawing and painting materials, basic drawing paper (A4 & A3 format)
- coloured pencils, markers, different kinds of sticky tape (including coloured ones)
- different kinds of paper, old magazines, packaging, etc.
drawing by observation
The assignment will be announced on the day of the test. This test gauges the candidate's aptitude for the subject of drawing: spatial insight, detail, proportions, perspective, composition, rendering of matter and the extent to which one can be trained artistically.
design drawing
The assignment will be announced on the day of the test. This test examines the candidate's imagination and degree of maturity in anticipating an assignment.
The candidate seeks as many substantive and formal solutions as possible in function of the textile design subject.
material understanding
The assignment will be announced on the day of the test. This assignment examines the extent to which the candidate can intelligently describe, trace and dissect a piece of textile.
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 deliberation and proclamation, including a feedback moment. The proclamation will take place on campus and attendance is compulsory.