The first round of Auditions and Art portfolio interviews for students applying for the Arts program 2012-2013 will take place Week 10, Wednesday 7/3 and Thursday 8/3, 2012. Click here for full details.
We genuinely believe at IEGS that everyone has an innate creativity. If you choose to take the Art Programme with either Art OR Drama you will be challenged both academically and creatively during your three years with us. However, you will soon discover that our teachers have the skill and patience to help you fulfill your unique creative potential.
After completing either specialisms within the Arts Programme at IEGS you will be able to study a variety of arts and humanities courses at university.
Art & Form
On the Art and Form specialism, you will be encouraged to think about the significance of art and visual culture, both historically and within contemporary society. our understanding will be developed within the local, regional and international context and you will also develop your ability to analyse, interpret and discuss
a range of different types of art work, make critical evaluations of these, based on a sound understanding of contemporary thinking in art history and analysis.
At IEGS, we believe that the ability to contextualise art is fundamental to understanding the creative process. Equally critically, at IEGS we firmly believe in the importance of ensuring that you develop the fundamentals associated with good artistic practice across a wide range of media:
- Throughout the programme, a working understanding of perspective, composition and colour theory is developed parallel to basic practical skills across multiple genres and dimensions.
- As your confidence and control develop, you will be encouraged to then explore your creativity, to be original and to hone your own personal style and expression.
Drama
On the drama specialism, we believe that theatre is about the meeting and relationship that is created between performer and audience.
This subject primarily deals with the different artistic expressions that appear within a theatre performance, such as:
- acting,
- direction and
- set design.
With the help of concepts, theories and methods from these artistic expressions, a greater understanding of theatre as an art form is developed.
- Throughout the programme, you will be encouraged to think about the social significance of theatre, both historically, and in contemporary society, with the aim of helping you contextualise fully your experiences on the programme and as developing performers..
- Further, we will encourage you to analyse and interpret a range of different theatrical enactments and performances. This will include visits to watch performances across a wide variety of theatrical forms.
- From a practical perspective, we will help you develop your ability to use your body and voice as a means for theatrical expression and facilitate a clearer understanding of how to communicate with an audience through these expressions.
- You will also be encouraged to think about how theatrical narratives are constructed, about how different forms of theatrical expression interact and perhaps most crucially, how to reflect on your own creativity and performance. In addition to considering more personal aspects of performance, you will also be encouraged to think about and develop an understanding of wider theatrical expressions such as set design, costume, masks, lighting and sound, and critically the importance of direction within the creative process.
How many points do I need?
It depends from year to year. You’ll probably need about 260 points, but it can be higher. Many students have over 280 points on this programme.
Beyond the Arts Programme
After completing either specialisms within the Arts Programme at IEGS, as well as gaining an advanced range of highly specific skills in your focus area, you will also have developed a range of transferable skills including the ability to think laterally and solve problems in a creative way.
These kind of skills are natural to artists, designers and drama specialists and therefore makes you an attractive asset, particularly within the creative industries sector.
Employers in this sector rely on people who have the ability to think differently, formulate questions and solve problems. More specifically, you will be critically aware of self and external factors in a range of circumstances, possess the ability to be reflective, have developed good interpersonal skills, be resourceful and possess a greater appreciation of the benefits of diversity.
You will have developed excellent research skills and be able to show evidence of project planning and management through your artistic endeavor.
In addition to this you will be able to work both independently or part of a team and be an experienced and practical decision maker. You will be well practiced making oral and written presentations in English, be a competent user of IT, in particular using a range of creative software programmes and possess excellent self-motivation and self-management skills.
Why IEGS ?
Located in Södermalm, at the heart of Stockholm, IEGS is perfectly placed to study Art and Form OR Theatre, due to its close proximity to a range of high quality art galleries, museums and theaters.
Within the school there is a dedicated Art room and 3D workshop. What’s more, we’re developing a Mac suite as a space where students with an interest in new media and technologies can work using industry standard creative software.
We are also currently investing heavily to develop our theatre facilities. To date we have a dedicated drama and dance studio and a large auditorium which performances are held.
Application Procedure
To be considered for a place at IEG to study Arts specialisation Art OR Drama:
- apply as normal through Gyintagningen
- attend an interview to discuss a portfolio of Art work (ART) OR do a drama audition at IEG.
