Ceramics - Myndlistaskólinn í Reykjavík

TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The two-year diploma programme in pottery and ceramics provides students with opportunities to learn and practice various methods and techniques for working with clay, both traditional and contemporary. The programme places a strong emphasis on conceptual development, along with practical training. The theoretical aspects of the programme aim to deepen students' professional knowledge and broaden their horizons, enabling them to contextualise their work within society and the art world. Furthermore, the programme encourages students to conduct further research and experimentation in the medium. Students who complete this diploma programme can pursue further education at the tertiary level, with credits transferable to the institutions and universities of their choice. The selected institutions and universities evaluate the extent of transferable credits.

TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

The two-year diploma programme in pottery and ceramics provides students with opportunities to learn and practice various methods and techniques for working with clay, both traditional and contemporary. The programme places a strong emphasis on conceptual development, along with practical training. The theoretical aspects of the programme aim to deepen students' professional knowledge and broaden their horizons, enabling them to contextualise their work within society and the art world. Furthermore, the programme encourages students to conduct further research and experimentation in the medium. Students who complete this diploma programme can pursue further education at the tertiary level, with credits transferable to the institutions and universities of their choice. The selected institutions and universities evaluate the extent of transferable credits.


STRUCTURE
The Ceramics programme consists of 120 upper secondary school units, and the students will develop skills and competence on the fourth level according to the Icelandic Qualification Framework for Education. Each semester will focus on a specific subject matter, offering diverse possibilities to explore new perspectives and experiment with different methods. Additionally, all diploma students will attend seminars together where they can interact with professionals and scholars from other fields.

STRUCTURE

The Ceramics programme consists of 120 upper secondary school units, and the students will develop skills and competence on the fourth level according to the Icelandic Qualification Framework for Education. Each semester will focus on a specific subject matter, offering diverse possibilities to explore new perspectives and experiment with different methods. Additionally, all diploma students will attend seminars together where they can interact with professionals and scholars from other fields.

Programme details for Ceramics.


APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1) Completed an upper secondary school matriculated education in the arts or have equivalent qualifications.
2) Submit a statement of intent (50-100 words) discussing interests and goals for pursuing the programme.
3) Submit digital files of portfolios with selections of your own creations, and sketchbooks with at least 10 pages.
ADMISSION EVALUATION
An admission committee reviews the applications and assesses the portfolios, and short-list applicants for interviews. The admission committee consists of the head of the programme, potters, ceramicists, artists and designers who teach at the programme.
TUITION FEE
School year 2024-25 is ISK 580,000 (ISK 290,000 per semester).


Further inquiries about the programme, email to head of the programme, Katrín Karlsdóttir at kvalka@mir.is