One-Year Foundation Programme

For students with matriculated exam from non-art courses to pursue visual arts
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
It consists of selected modules from the two-year programme and provides foundation education in diverse visual arts subjects. It prepares students who wish to change their education path to pursue visual arts. Students will have a stronger foundation to further their tertiary studies focusing on visual art, design, or architecture after completing the programme.

Structure
The programme consists of 64 upper secondary school credits, in which the student acquires third level skills according to the Icelandic Qualifications Framework for Education. Each credit represents 18-24 hours of studies. Students complete 32 credits each semester. The programme offers core subjects and course subjects. The core consists of all required modules, but the course subjects are specific to the comprehensive foundation programme in visual arts. Modules are taught periodically throughout the semester or in continuous 1-6 credits groups.
ASSESSMENT
The course assessment considers the learning objectives set out in each course description. The course description stipulates how students submit their projects and grading criteria for students’ work. The curriculum has a prescribed assessment framework, but the school takes on a continuous evaluation that focuses on various methods to meet students’ diverse needs. Practical courses assess both students’ competence in specific aspects of the relevant field of study and their ability to express themselves critically. In addition to grades, students receive guideline reports at the end of each module. For students with learning difficulties, modules are reviewed and revised in consultation with the school’s educational counsellor.
PROGRESS REGULATIONS
To complete a module, students must attain a minimum grade of 5. The school curriculum contains further information on the studies and programme development.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT
Applicants have completed the matriculated education requirements.
ADMISSION EVALUATION
Applicants will take an entrance exam after the deadline of the application. The entrance exam is an integral part of the application evaluation. An admission committee reviews the applications and assesses the test results. The admission committee consists of the head of the programme, artists, designers and architects who teach at the programme.
TUITION FEE
School year 2024-25 is ISK 440,000 (ISK 220,000 per semester)

Further inquiry about the programme email to head of the programme, Þórunn María Jónsdóttir at thorunnmaria@mir.is
Applicants who wish to contact the school's education and vocational counsellor, email Anna Sigurðardóttir at anna@mir.is