Register and follow these steps
- Session 1, July: 02.07 - 4.07
Deadline preparatory file, Friday 27.06 - Session 2, August: 27.08 - 29.08
Deadline preparatory file, Friday 22.08
Make sure you are well prepared, punctually present at the start time and available during the full duration of the trial.
start test
9:00 on the first day of the session.
Campus Bijloke
Bijlokekaai 7, 9000 Ghent
You will receive detailed planning on the first day of the session.
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 candidate must provide a written answer to a general question on a current social, cultural and/or artistic issue. The aim is to allow the examination board to get an idea of the candidate's prior theoretical education, gauge language skills and their ability to formulate an opinion, develop a line of reasoning and edit a short written text.
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.