Creative Expression

Inside everyone is the seed of creativity: our minor will nurture that seed and watch it grow, taking root and flowering into a unique expression of your own personal creativity. 

Have you always wanted to explore your creative talents? In this minor we will dive right in, exploring a plethora of creative expressions through assessment, analysis and (you guessed it) creation. You can expect field trips, workshops, guest lecturers, documentaries and films, discussions, creative outlets, pitches and presentations along your journey.

The programme takes place during one semester and contains the following courses:

Please note that the programme reflects a (logical) bundle of courses/subjects and should normally be followed as such. By choosing this package you will have to participate in ALL the courses included. It is not possible to combine (two or more) programmes in one single period.

Block A: The Creative Spark: Reimagining Inspiration and Storytelling (15EC)

Embark on a transformative journey to unlock your creative potential through this dynamic, hands-on course. The Creative Spark blends the exploration of creative thinking tools, the study of inspiration as a driving force, and guided experimentation with artistic media to help you craft compelling visual narratives.

You’ll develop a cohesive portfolio that tracks your creative evolution, documenting your growth and experiments with innovative techniques. Dive deep into the origins of your inspiration, exploring how it shapes your artistic voice and stylistic development. The course culminates in a powerful exhibition of visual storytelling, where you’ll reinterpret iconic fairytales through alternative perspectives. Your illustrations will aim to evoke strong emotional reactions, offering bold, fresh takes on familiar tales.

Whether you’re an aspiring illustrator, designer, or creative thinker, this course equips you with the mindset, skills, and confidence to reimagine stories and share them in ways that resonate with your audience.

There are no specific entry requirements for this exchange programme. No artistic talent is required, but you should be excited to creatively explore analogue and digital forms of expression.

English CEFR level B2.

Please note: If your English language ability proves to be insufficient to participate actively in (parts of) the courses you have chosen, we cannot be bound to the Learning Agreement, neither can we guarantee to offer you the required amount of study load (EC’s). Teachers might request you to take a diagnostic test at the start of the course to check if your English language ability is sufficient to successfully participate in that specific course. In all cases it is up to the programme manager to decide if your English language ability is sufficient to be eligible for the programme/course.

Students will attend face-to-face classes for 12 hours each week: a three-hour facilitated creative thinking workshop, a three-hour theory tutorial, a four-hour guided skills training and application workshop and a two-hour supervised weekly consultation period.
Some consultations may be held online and field trips will take place off-campus.