Foundation to Advanced levels
The first year contains Metàfora’s Foundation Program and is designed for students who approach art for the first time (high school art credits or similar). Here, the focus is on experimentation and play, testing the creative potential of each student.
Students who are interested in a career as practicing artists can embark on the intermediate and advanced level of Metàfora’s Training Program. Students are supported in their professional art production and introduced to curators and gallerists. The focus is on individual production, exhibition activity and critical thinking.
Classes and studio work
The program contains a wide range of classes with different tools and techniques including clay sculpting, welding, screen printing, installation, performance, as well as a weekly session of Life Drawing. All classes are taught in English.
All tools and techniques workshops are optional, and when not in class, students work independently in their studio spaces.
Flexible Studio Arts Program
Long term:
2 Years + graduation trimester or 1 year
The Metàfora Studio Arts complete course is two years + a 3 month graduation period. Metàfora strongly recommends the full option, as it’s where students experience the most artistic growth.
For some students, this plan is not possible, and the semester or one-year option is viable way of experiencing the school, the city and everything they both have to offer. Signing up for one year always carries the possibility of continuing into the following level.
Short term:
Studio Blocks (6 weeks)
Organize your stay in Blocks.
Metàfora is a flexible, modular course that can be organized in blocks.
Students sometimes decide to stay for 1 block, and towards the end of their stay, decide if they would like to continue. Students who decide to stay on the course, can keep their studio space and continue, or change, their tutor (subject to available places).