International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies

Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam

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Deze opleiding

As an IBACS student, you will study the world of arts and culture from a sociological and economic view, but you will also be familiarised with theories on media, policy, marketing, and aesthetics.

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locatieRotterdam
diplomaBA
typeregulier, 180 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur3 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code56823
numerus fixusnee
honoursheeft honours track

The International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies in Rotterdam offers a unique approach to arts and culture. You will study the world of arts and culture from a sociological and economic view, but you will also be familiarised with theories on media, policy, marketing and aesthetics.

As an International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies student you’ll learn to answer questions such as: Why does one listen to Dua Lipa, while other loves Beethoven? And how come some have both in their playlist? What do the budget cuts on arts and culture mean for the way the sector is organised? Who decides about the worth of art and how it is presented to the public?

We study the world of art. In this world, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship are key concepts. These characteristics do not only apply to artists, they are also increasingly essential for you, the future arts and culture specialist that engages with art and culture behind the scenes.

And did you know that you can also combine IBACS with a programme at the Willem de Kooning Academy or Codarts? The Dual Degree RASL is perfect for those who want to simultaneously practice and study the arts.

Studying Arts and Culture in Rotterdam - Erasmus University Rotterdam

Waarom aan de Erasmus University Rotterdam?

The International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies is unique in its multifaced approach to arts and culture. You will approach art and culture from different angles, such as sociology and economy, and theories about media, policy, organisations and audiences. This helps you to answer questions such as 'When do we call something 'kitsch'?'. Besides building a theoretical foundation, you will also put your broad knowledge about the arts and culture into practice during the compulsory internship.
Five reasons to choose for IBACS at the EUR

  • You are looking for a programme that focuses on the economy, politics and sociology behind arts and culture;
  • in arts and culture it is important to see the bigger picture, this is why the programme applies an international approach;
  • Erasmus University Rotterdam has close contacts with cultural organisations in Rotterdam and beyond, which makes finding a cool internship to gain experience as a professional in the arts and culture world a whole lot easier;
  • do you have an artistic talent, as well as a hunger for academic knowledge? You can combine IBACS with a programme at the Willem de Kooning Academy or Codarts;
  • did we already tell you how much fun Rotterdam is? Rotterdam is innovative and diverse: the pop-up initiatives are flourishing like never before. The ideal environment for young culture lovers with big plans!


Studieprogramma

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afstudeerrichtingen

afstudeerrichting Culture and Economics

In the specialist field Culture and Economics, you study the art world from a cultural economic perspective.

Artists, art and cultural institutions and the public all have to deal with economics and organisation. In the cultural sector, plans are made, events and products are organised, designed, sold and purchased.
The government, among other parties, plays an important role through its policy and decisions about whether or not to provide funding. In the specialist field Culture and Economics, you study the art world from this cultural economic perspective. This is a typical Rotterdam approach to arts and culture studies.

The second and third years of the programme build on the economic subjects studied in the first year. The economic and business aspects of culture are addressed at different levels: at the level of the individual artist, the cultural organisation, the employment market and the government.

afstudeerrichting Culture and Society

When choosing the 'Culture and Society'-track you get acquainted with up-to-date sociological theories and will develop relevant research skills in studying these art worlds.

Art does not simply reflect society or shape human behaviour, but is actively constructed by people within so-called art worlds - networks of creators, producers, and distributers who collectively decide what art is (not), and which art eventually reaches out to the broader public. When choosing the 'Culture and Society'-track you learn to investigate how artists and their audiences interact, which role gatekeepers are playing in selecting artistic works, and which strategies cultural industries, cultural organizations and governments develop to steer artistic processes via the market or policy. You also study how and why different groups of people participate in art worlds (as creators themselves or as consumers), and how the boundaries between consumers and creators are fading due to technological developments such as digitization, changing the interrelationships and the (often unwritten) rules that shape art worlds. In doing so, you get all the knowledge and knowhow necessary to become a professional in one of the art worlds - film, visual art, architecture, popular music, etc. - yourself, or to develop an academic career in the sociology of art and culture.

afstudeerrichting Culture and Media

Central to this specialisation are the creation, distribution and consumption of various media and media products and the role of media in the communication of culture.

Cultural industries, media, broadcasters, film, music and the Internet play an important role in the political, social and cultural life and are becoming increasingly important in the cultural economy.

How have different media sectors (such as the broadcasting sector, the printed press and the Internet) developed in recent decades and what changes and dilemmas do they currently face? How are media products created and how do readers, viewers and listeners use these products? What role does the media play in processes of cultural communication and in shaping the perception of art and culture?

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
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onderwijsvormen
active learning, group assignment, individual assignment, internship, lecture, literature study, research, oral presentation, seminar, thesis, tutorial, working group
objectives
  • Study the world of arts and culture from a sociological, economic, political and media perspective;
  • explore how art is produced and how it is presented by parties such as theatres, museums and festivals;
  • understand how art is consumed and appreciated by the audience and how new media impacts this process;
  • acquire a thorough understanding of how the cultural sector is organised, and gain insight into the socio-economic and political contexts that allow the arts to flourish;
  • you will
bindend studieadvies
  • minimaal 60 EC in de eerste 12 maanden
honours-/excellence program Arts and Culture Honours Programme

Provides an deeper insight into the subjects 'race and ethnicity in arts and culture', 'curation and intermediaries in the cultural and creative industries' and 'aesthetics and sociology of art'.

The honours program aims at deepening and broadening the subject material of our regular curriculum. This takes place by an in-depth reading of a number of academic texts, discussing these works with the lecturer and fellow students, and producing a paper or other type of report or presentation at the end of each theme. Each lecturer involved is responsible for three seminars dealing with a current topic in her or his area of expertise. Finally, students will do a project embedded within a (Rotterdam) arts organization and present their findings at a final symposium.

The sessions will focus on the subjects: 'race and ethnicity in arts and culture', 'curation and intermediaries in the cultural and creative industries' and 'aesthetics and sociology of art'.

Toelating en kosten

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vooropleiding

  • A Dutch vwo diploma.
  • A 'propedeuse' diploma from the first year of a four-year Dutch hbo programme.
  • A statement of successfully finishing the first year of a Bachelor's degree programme at a Dutch university.
  • An International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma.
  • A European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma.
  • A secondary or high school diploma which gives access to a research university, such as the German Abitur. If you completed secondary education which in your country provides access to a research university, you are usually also eligible for admission to Dutch universities. If you are in doubt, please refer to the list of most common diplomas that grant you eligibility to studying at a research university. All diplomas will be assessed.

taaltoets
Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate proof of proficiency in English through any of the following:

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 90. All subscores should be at least 20.
  • IELTS Academic (International English language Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.5 overall. Subscores should be at least 6.0.
  • CAE (Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) with a minimum score of at least 180.
  • Dutch vwo grade of 7.0 or higher in English.
  • International Baccalaureate with English A or B at Higher Level, or English A at Standard Level.
  • European Baccalaureate with English as first or second language.

Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/5 Erasmus University Rotterdam
International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies
€ 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur
87 eerstejaars
78% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
2/5 Erasmus University Rotterdam
Dual Degree in Arts and Sciences (RASL)
€ 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur
13 eerstejaars
84% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
3/5 Radboud University Nijmegen
Arts and Culture Studies
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur
59 eerstejaars
?% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
4/5 Radboud University Nijmegen
Algemene Cultuurwetenschappen
star Keuzegids beste opleiding 2020  1e
Keuzegids beste opleiding 2018  1e
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur
45 eerstejaars
91% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Nederlandstalig
100% Engelstalig
5/5 Tilburg University
Art, Media and Society
€ 253 gemiddelde kamerhuur
? eerstejaars
NAN% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
disclaimer: bovenstaande cijfers en beoordelingen zijn aangeleverd door de opleidingen zelf. Wij kunnen de juistheid niet garanderen.

Na de studie

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As a graduate, you will be able to engage with the artists themselves as well as the economic and commercial players in the field. Furthermore, you have well developed analytical skills and you will be capable of examining issues from different angles. These are skills that employers generally appreciate.

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

Former students of the International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies have found jobs at:

  • cultural institutions, such as museums, theatres and festivals;
  • production companies, such as architectural firms, fashion houses;
  • theatre companies, orchestras and dance groups;
  • intermediaries, such as PR agencies, impresarios and sponsoring agencies;
  • governmental institutions, such as ministries and municipalities;
  • media companies, working for radio, TV, magazines or newspapers.

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Contact

Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
E: openday@eur.nl
T: +31 10 408 1111

Admissions Office

E: bacheloradmission@eshcc.eur.nl
T: +31 (0)104081248
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