Art & Music Courses
In 2023 too, the Utrecht Summer School offers a varied programme in the Arts and Music. Our courses in these fields are presented below. A number of courses are hosted by our international partners in Rome, Florence and Berlin.
5 course(s) found
History of Art: Relations between Italy and the Netherlands
The Utrecht Summer School offers the opportunity to travel back in time and experience the art of both traditions firsthand, staying in two cities that played a crucial role in the art of their country: Florence and Utrecht. This highly interactive course takes place largely in front of the original artworks, allowing you to experience, discuss and learn more about them in their close proximity.
A Journey through Dutch Art
Experience the highlights of Dutch art from the last 400 years at first hand! This track covers many of the country's most renowned artists, museums and cities. Discover the famous masters from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, up to the early decades of modernism, including artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh and Mondrian. This track will take you out of the classroom and into cities, museums and churches – you will not be able to get…
The Golden Age of Dutch Art
Are you curious to learn more about Rembrandt's Nightwatch, Vermeer's Girl with the Pearl Earring, Hals's Laughing Figures or other Dutch masterpieces from the 17th century? Sign up for this course and discover the Golden Age of Dutch Art and its marvellous paintings, applied arts and architecture. This course takes you out of the classroom and into cities, museums and churches – you will not be able to get closer to the masterpieces themselves!
Dutch Art from Van Gogh to Mondrian
Are you curious to learn more about Mesdag’s Seascapes, Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, Mondrian’s Geometric Compositions or other Dutch masterpieces from this era? Sign up for this course and find out more Dutch art from the 18th and 19th centuries, up to the early decades of modernism. Discover the styles, techniques and approaches modern Dutch artists used in their strive for the elusive ideal of truthfulness, in paintings as well as applied arts.…
Composing Film Music for Beginners
Film music is one of the most essential elements in audiovisual story telling. To become a film music composer, you will need a lot of exercise and experience in different areas. During this course we will cover various aspects of being a film music composer. How does music in film work? How to compose film music? How does film music relate to the other ingredients of the sound track: dialogue & sound? How to communicate with the director,…