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Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts in Tilburg, The Netherlands, provides higher professional education on Bachelor and Master degree level in the field of art education, performing arts and science. The development of creative talent is one of our our key-goals. Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts offers you an inspiring learning environment in which you acquire knowledge and develop the skills you need to be successful in a rapidly changing art world. Did you know, we house 18 different art disciplines under one roof?! Start exploring...
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS WE OFFER Bachelor Programs: Music and Performing Arts 2 Circus & Performing Arts 3 Dance 4 Master Programs: Choreography 5 Music 6 Performing Public Space 7 Architecture 8 Urbanism 8 Exchange program (Minor): Art, Creating & Research
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FOUR GOOD REASONS to study at Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts in The Netherlands: 1. ALL-ARTS-IN-ONE & MORE At Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts, we facilitate 18 different art disciplines under one roof. This fact makes us and our students inter-disciplinary thinkers and change-makers in today’s art world. 2. INTERNATIONAL & PERSONAL Worldwide the Netherlands is the second best in English proficiency as a non-native English speaking country. In total, the Netherlands has about 90,000 international students coming from 190 different countries. We, at Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts, are open-minded and encourage personal development of every individual student. 3. EXCELLENCE & FLEXIBILITY The high quality of Dutch educational institutions is recognized worldwide. However, the tuition fees and cost-of-living are considerably lower than in English-speaking countries. Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts offers a variety of full-time, part-time, concurrent or blended programs to fit your individual needs. 4. SAFE & HAPPY Live in one of the safest and happiest countries in the world. The Netherlands is one of the safest countries in the world, according to the 2016 Global Peace index. It also belongs to the top 10 happiest countries in the world!
“ The Netherlands is one of the best countries for living and studying. The atmosphere here is amazing. If you have the opportunity, do not hesitate to choose Fontys.” Nikolet Manolova, Student Ambassador
A HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts with its iconic architectural venue in the city centre of Tilburg, provides a safe and state-of-the art environment to shape your skills and thrive in your art discipline of choice. The former convent garden, in the heart of the campus, offers you the perfect space to relax between classes, meet up with friends or to enjoy nature in middle of Tilburg’s city centre. This unique atmosphere and inspiring arts community, which is formed by 18 different art disciplines under one roof, will also contribute greatly to your social network-development. CREATIVE HUB TILBURG Tilburg, a city in the province of Noord-Brabant, has with a long tradition that goes back to the 19th century. Today Tilburg is a cultural city buzzing with art initiatives and festivals. More than 30,000 students transform Tilburg into a hub for creativity and innovation every single day. Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts collaborates closely with art and culture organizations in and around Tilburg. EUROPE AT YOUR DOORSTEP Tilburg is the perfect home-base to explore all the European cultural hot-spots like: Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Paris or London...?
“ I immediately fell in love the first time I came here. The building was filled with creativity! The people where very nice and I loved the ambiance.” Mirte Glasbergen, Student Ambassador
LET’S CREATE YOUR FUTURE TODAY Are you open-minded and willing to develop your talents to the fullest in an international learning environment? You possess an explorative attitude towards other (artistic) disciplines? Then studying at one of Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts Bachelor or Master programs might just be the perfect choice for you! We want to challenge and inspire you to develop your talent, ambition and personality. We believe in the concept of lifelong learning. Therefore we will equip you with a wide range of tools, which will prepare you well for the professional art world.
KEY-COMPONENTS FOR YOUR ARTISTIC FUTURE CO-CREATION We offer an investigative learning environment for those who wish to turn the world up-side-down, who want to make the impossible possible. Here, artists encourage each other to investigate and co-create tomorrow’s art world. INTER-DISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION We challenge you to explore other art disciplines (Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Theatre,...) to inspire others and to encourage collaboration. What better way to encounter associative learning and the development of new practises? INTERNATIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT By meeting international standards, and by being well connected, both nationally and internationally, we can provide high-quality international education. We do not only prepare you for an international labor market, but we also build a strong international network.
“ Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts can offer a space for critical dialogue, supported by a brilliant panel of teachers and peer artists.” Nikita Maheshwary, Master Student, India
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MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS
BACHELOR MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS (AMPA) This program is an ambitious, innovative conservatory program that emphasizes high quality performance, chamber music, and creativity. This Bachelor brings students to a high level of excellence, while connecting music with other art forms such as dance, theater and fine arts. Our core program components are artistic excellence, an international environment, intensive work with ensembles in residence, and interdisciplinary opportunities. This program offers training in jazz or classical music.
Course type
Bachelor
Study variant
Full-time
Location
Tilburg
Start moment(s)
September
Duration
48 months
Language
English
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
CONTACT/AUDITION INFORMATION: W. fontys.edu/ampa E. fhkampa@fontys.nl F.
@AMPATilburg
CIRCUS AND PERFORMING ARTS
BACHELOR CIRCUS AND PERFORMANCE ART (ACaPA) This Bachelor program educates young people with talent and motivation for the profession of circus performer. The international orientated study leads to an internationally recognized academic bachelor diploma of professional education as circus performer and has a highly qualified team, working in state-of-the-art training facilities. This program offers training in a variety of circus disciplines, such as: Juggling, Partner Acrobatics, Swinging Trapeze, and many more.
Course type
Bachelor
Study variant
Full-time
Location
Tilburg
Start moment(s)
September
Duration
48 months
Language
English
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
CONTACT/AUDITION INFORMATION: W. fontys.edu/acapa E. FHKcircus@fontys.nl F.
@fontysacapa
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DANCE
BACHELOR DANCE This study program gives young dance artists and makers the education to develop their own signature and create their own performance work. The three flagship profiles, Dance Arts in Context, Contemporary Urban, and Choreography enable students to explore contemporary dance practices and techniques with a view to collaborating with different art forms.
Course type
Bachelor
Study variant
Full-time
Location
Tilburg
Start moment(s)
September
Duration
48 months
Language
English
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
CONTACT/AUDITION INFORMATION: W. fontys.edu/danceacademy E. fhkdanceacademy@fontys.nl F.
@fontysdanceacademy
CHOREOGRAPHY
MASTER CHOREOGRAPHY This part-time innovative Master, designed to support experienced movementmakers from a variety of fields, is run jointly by Codarts University of the Arts in Rotterdam and Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts in Tilburg. The course exposes students to a broad range of approaches, movement disciplines and creative domains while supporting them in retaining connections with their own working field. Students are co-creators of the course and will be responsible for creating a productive learning cohort with their peers.
Course type
Master
Study variant
Part-time
Location
Tilburg, Rotterdam
Start moment(s)
September (next class 2019)
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Degree
Master of Arts
CONTACT/AUDITION INFORMATION: W. fontys.edu/choreography E. fhkchoreography@fontys.nl F.
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MUSIC
MASTER OF MUSIC The Master of Music is an advanced degree program for highly gifted musicians who seek a career as professional performers on the international concert stage. The unique dimension of this Master is the personalized component: students receive a two-year scholarship and can tailor the program in accordance with the needs of their emerging career.
Course type
Master
Study variant
Full-time
Location
Tilburg
Start moment(s)
September
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Degree
Master of Music
CONTACT/AUDITION INFORMATION: W. fontys.edu/masterofmusic E. fhkmom@fontys.nl F.
@fontysmasterofmusic
MASTER PERFORMING PUBLIC SPACE
MASTER PERFORMING PUBLIC SPACE This blended-learning program offers you an enriching & flexible learning environment, which directly relates to your current artistic work in public space. It breaks new ground in investigating public space as a backdrop for artistic expression and intervention. This Master is designed for international creatives from a variety of art disciplines, who currently focus on public space as their artistic environment.
Course type
Master
Study variant
Full-time
Location
Tilburg
Start moment(s)
September
Duration
12 months
Language
English
Degree
Master of Arts
CONTACT INFORMATION: W. fontys.edu/publicspace E. fhkpublicspace@fontys.nl F.
@performingpublicspace
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MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE This concurrent Master is collaborative, topical, creative and practice based. While firmly rooted in the Dutch architectural tradition, the program has a strong international orientation. The Master program’s objective is to educate architects who are able to effectively combine design intelligence with a reflective attitude and practical and entrepreneurial skills.
Course type
Master
Study variant
Part-time
Location
Tilburg
Start moment(s)
September
Duration
48 months
Language
English
Degree
Master of Science
CONTACT INFORMATION: W. fontys.edu/architecture E. fhkmau@fontys.nl F.
@fhkmau
MASTER OF URBANISM
MASTER OF URBANISM The educational concept of this Master program is unique. It combines education and work experience. During a four year period students will study theory and urban design at the university; while working in a professional practice during the rest of the week. With this degree we prepare our students to be the future change-makers in urban design.
Course type
Master
Study variant
Part-time
Location
Tilburg
Start moment(s)
September
Duration
48 months
Language
English
Degree
Master of Science
CONTACT INFORMATION: W. fontys.edu/urbanism E. fhkmau@fontys.nl F.
@fhkmau
MINOR PROGRAM ART, CREATING & RESEARCH
MINOR PROGRAM ART, CREATING & RESEARCH This one-semester exchange program is for anyone interested in working with(in) the creative industry. It is open to students who are looking for new possibilities to develop their creativity and technical skills in different areas such as photography, video/ sound recording and performance. Students are given ample opportunity in the classroom and in the studio to exercise, develop, and refine their analytical and technical skills within different areas in the arts.
Course type
Minor Short Term Program
Study variant
Full-time
Location
Tilburg
Start moment(s)
September or February
Duration
17 weeks (Max: 30 ECTS)
Language
English
Degree
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CONTACT/AUDITION INFORMATION: W. fontys.edu/ACR E. FHKKCO@fontys.nl F.
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@FontysMinorKunst
MORE ABOUT FONTYS UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Fontys is the largest university of applied sciences in the Netherlands, with over 44,000 students in various cities. With 50 nationalities from all over the world, we have the second largest number of international students in the Netherlands. Despite the large number of students, education at Fontys is organized on a small scale. We are a university known for project-based education with a tight connection to the work field. Fontys has been ranked as one of the five best Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences. Fontys offers more than 35 international Bachelor, Master and Minor programs in English, covering a wide range of fields such as: Arts, Communication, Economics & Marketing, Engineering, Health Care, ICT and Logistics. Find out more about each program on our website: fontys.edu
Photo Credits: Cover Photo: (L-R) Francisco Cordova (choreographer), Tommy Pham, Sergio J. Debevère, Shannon Berlotti, Ronja Keultjes, Eline Ardon, Jelle Thorrez, Dylan Holly, Felice Roelofsen, Nigel Mac Nack. Photographer: Paul van Weert. Other: Courtesy of FHK programs & Fontys University.
SIDE BY SIDE WE SUPPORT YOU ON YOUR WAY We pride ourselves on personal support and on having an open ear for our students’ needs. In order to provide the right information at the right time, we can offer direct support in the following areas: - Study Advice: Let’s discuss which program is right for you. - Application Process & Audition Procedure. - Visa Application Process (applies to NON-EU students only). - Travel Planning and Accommodation in the Netherlands. - Find your way around & become part of our community. - Personal guidance and small scale classes during your study.
“ It has helped me sharpen my skills in very short time and made me become a lot more productive.” Brian Herman, Student Ambassador
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GET IN TOUCH WITH US! For general questions or to discuss your interests, send us an e-mail: fhk@fontys.nl T. +31 (0) 8850 80000 W. fontys.edu/arts F. @fontyshogeschoolvoordekunsten
WHERE WE ARE: Zwijsenplein 1 5038 TZ Tilburg The Netherlands