Course: Professional Development/Theory-Study Portfolio 2 credits: 5
- Course code
- VGVB26PDT2
- Name
- Professional Development/Theory-Study Portfolio 2
- Study year
- 2026-2027
- ECTS credits
- 5
- Language
- Dutch, with parts in English, English
- Coordinator
- H.G. Briër
- Modes of delivery
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- Assignment
- Peer feedback
- Self-study
- Tutorial
- Assessments
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- Study Portfolio - Portfolio assessment
- Theory - Assignment
Learning outcomes
Level Deepening (semester 3-7): The student shows insight into the importance of design and theoretical research and experiment for the acquisition of knowledge and skills and succeeds in giving shape to this.
2. RESEARCH AND REFLECTION
The student is able to critically and from multiple perspectives consider their own work and working method and that of others. This allows the student to deepen their own design or artistry, make it more layered and position.
The student uses and develops artistic research methods from an open and experimental attitude to influence the work process and to deepen the content of the work. The student makes use of sources and shows ethical awareness.
The student takes the initiative to seek out the exchange of feedback and inspiration. By talking to others about artistic methodologies and about substantive topics, based on interests, positioning and/or questioning, the student contributes to a conversation about the work.
The student has a curious, inquisitive, and entrepreneurial attitude towards other perspectives, work practices, and ways of thinking. By sharing findings with fellow students and with the professional field, the student also questions their own ways of thinking, working methods, work and positioning.
3. CONNECTING WITH THE ENVIRONMENT
The student takes position as an artist/designer, both in terms of content and relation, in the (international) contexts in which they work.
The student seeks connections with the environment in the student’s own way for the benefit of the work and the work process, as a method of artistic research.
The student can allow perspectives of others into the work and work process and is touched and inspired by them. These can be, for example, current developments in society, activities of fellow makers or sources from the past.. The student makes choices in what, to whom and in what way and with what means is communicated. A personal voice and visual language are an integral part of this. The student plays with and investigates the consequences of communication for different groups.
2. RESEARCH AND REFLECTION
The student is able to critically and from multiple perspectives consider their own work and working method and that of others. This allows the student to deepen their own design or artistry, make it more layered and position.
The student uses and develops artistic research methods from an open and experimental attitude to influence the work process and to deepen the content of the work. The student makes use of sources and shows ethical awareness.
The student takes the initiative to seek out the exchange of feedback and inspiration. By talking to others about artistic methodologies and about substantive topics, based on interests, positioning and/or questioning, the student contributes to a conversation about the work.
The student has a curious, inquisitive, and entrepreneurial attitude towards other perspectives, work practices, and ways of thinking. By sharing findings with fellow students and with the professional field, the student also questions their own ways of thinking, working methods, work and positioning.
3. CONNECTING WITH THE ENVIRONMENT
The student takes position as an artist/designer, both in terms of content and relation, in the (international) contexts in which they work.
The student seeks connections with the environment in the student’s own way for the benefit of the work and the work process, as a method of artistic research.
The student can allow perspectives of others into the work and work process and is touched and inspired by them. These can be, for example, current developments in society, activities of fellow makers or sources from the past.. The student makes choices in what, to whom and in what way and with what means is communicated. A personal voice and visual language are an integral part of this. The student plays with and investigates the consequences of communication for different groups.
Content
The learning line professional development consists of two courses of the Theory and student guidance.
Theory
You work on the assignment your tutor formulated based on the competences of this course, and the content written below.
Finding and understanding theoretical sources to reflect on your design process and tell about your designs, relating to the theme of the semester (Theme depending on the chosen major) which helps you contextualise your ideas and make choices in Studio and Lab.
Student portfolio
In conversation with your study coach, you work on your personal Study Portfolio. In this portfolio, you reflect on your learning goals, on all courses and workshop within this period, and on additional assignments that are appropriate for this stage of the course. The specifics for the study portfolio of each period or semester you can find in Brightspace Study Coaching > Study Portfolio 2026-27.
Theory
You work on the assignment your tutor formulated based on the competences of this course, and the content written below.
Finding and understanding theoretical sources to reflect on your design process and tell about your designs, relating to the theme of the semester (Theme depending on the chosen major) which helps you contextualise your ideas and make choices in Studio and Lab.
Student portfolio
In conversation with your study coach, you work on your personal Study Portfolio. In this portfolio, you reflect on your learning goals, on all courses and workshop within this period, and on additional assignments that are appropriate for this stage of the course. The specifics for the study portfolio of each period or semester you can find in Brightspace Study Coaching > Study Portfolio 2026-27.
Included in programme(s)
- Design, Major Graphic Design
- Design Exchange Time Based Design Spring
- Fine Art
- Design Exchange Illustration & Animation Spring
- Design, Major Offroad
- Design Exchange Graphic Design Spring
- Design, Major Time Based
- Design, Major Product Design
- Design Exchange Spatial Design Spring
- Design, Major Illustration and Animation
- Design Exchange Product Design Spring
- Design, Major Spatial Design
- Fine Art
- Fine Arts and Design in Education
School(s)
- Arts, Design & Built Environment