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Student Guide MFA Programme in Design Department of Design, Interior Architecture & Visual
Communication
Welcome to Konstfack 2016/2017! Welcome as a student at Konstfack! We are very happy that you have chosen to
join our MFA Programme in Design!
We will do everything to offer you training of the highest quality on
artistic grounds to give you a solid professional basis to help build your future
career!
This Student Guide contains useful information for you as a student at
Konstfack. Once you're here, please use our intranet, web site and your student
e-mail to keep updated.
Welcome to Konstfack!
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Welcome to Konstfack’s MFA Programme in Design! 4
MFA-Design Programme Overview 5 Programme Specialisations 5
Individual Study Plan in Design (InD) 5 Spatial Design (SpD) 5
Programme Syllabus 5 Programme Schedule 5 Courses and Modules 6
(1) Introduction and broadening of perspective, 30 credits 7 (2) In-depth studies in the subject and environment, 30 credits 7 (3) In-depth reflection, 15 credits 7 (4) Degree project, 33 credits 7 (5) Summary and projection, 12 credits 7
School-wide and Cross-Programme Activities 8 Skillshops 8 Research Week 8 Electives 8 Friday Lectures 8 Free-standing / Professional Courses 8
Programme Literature 9 ATLAS, Study Plan and Examinations 9
ATLAS (Academic Portfolio) 9 Study Plan 9 Examinations and Reviews 10
Get Started! 11 Student Registration 11 Access at Konstfack 11
Inpass Tag 11 Computer Log-in 11 Intranet 11 Wi-Fi 12 Email 12
General Information 12 Konstfack Then and Now 12 Student Information and Resources 13
News Items 13 Student Office 13 Student Loans / Centrala Studiestödsnämnden (CSN) 13 Student Union 13 Presence and Leave from Studies 13 Grants and Scholarships 14 Programme Council 14 Anti Plagiarism Tutorial 14 The Swedish Personal Act (PUL) 14 Konstfack Alumni 14 Student Discounts 14 Housing 14 Insurance 15 International Students 15 Language courses 15 Special Needs 15 Health Care 15 Alcohol and Smoking Policy 16
Key Dates 16
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Schedules and Meetings (ID Forum) 16 Semesters – Beginning and End Dates 16 Special Events 16 Spring Semester Cleaning 16 Spring Party! 17
Facilities 17 Studio Space 17 Library 17 Computer Labs 17 Reception and Office Supply Sales 17 Telephone Operator 17 Restaurant Matmakarna 18 Student Kitchens 18 Lockers 18 Loaning Equipment 18 Printers 18 Printshop 18
Workshops 19 Access 19
‘Driver’s license’ Certification 19 Hours 19 Inpass Tag Lock 19 Security/Fire Doors 20
Materials 20 Payment for Materials 20
Workshop Ethics 20 Cleaning and Refuse 20 Loaning Tools 21
Safety 21 Personal Safety Equipment 21 Machine Safety 21 Safe Materials 22 Fire Prevention 22
MFA-Design Faculty and Staff 23 Teaching and Workshop Staff 23 Program Administration 24 General Konstfack 25
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Welcome to Konstfack’s MFA Programme in Design!
Design profoundly affects perceptions, experiences, and interactions in society. This calls for
design practices that are experimental and reflective, formulating and approaching issues in
critical and artistic ways. You will explore design forms and spaces, materials and mediums,
proposals and prototypes, tools and techniques, discourses and ways of communicating.
These will be developed within processes involving learning, collaboration, transformation,
and generative deviation, concerned with personal, social, and environmental change. This
generative approach is at the core of the two specializations within the Master’s Programme
in Design – Individual Study Plan (InD) in Design and Spatial Design (SpD).
We welcome you to explore, critically engage, continually construct and build a context to
position your work within the discipline and profession of your field!
When at Konstfack, you can find more information about the programme at this link:
> https://www.konstfack.se/en/Education/Masters-Degree-Programmes/Design
Main Telephone
08 450 41 00
Address
LM Ericssons väg 14
Hägersten
T-bana/Subway: Telefonplan
Postal Address:
Konstfack
Box 3601
126 27 Stockholm
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MFA-Design Programme Overview
The Master's programme in Design is intended to augment your capacity to work experimen-
tally and reflectively and both formulate and approach problems in a critical and artistic way.
You will be trained, for instance, to make creative decisions based on aesthetic as well as per-
sonal, social, environmental and other socially relevant aspects, and you will gain experience
of different approaches, methods and design areas.
The programme is based on artistic exploration and experimentation. Explorations that de-
velop your thought processes and enhance your capacity to comprehend. And experimenta-
tion, physical projects that increase the possibilities of surprises, learning and insights that
generate unexpected and new creations. The combination of the two, often in mutual coopera-
tion, encourages the transgression of disciplinary boundaries, systems of thought and prac-
tices, all on the basis of the programme's watchwords – change, new tools, links and diversity.
Our ambition is to use cooperation and fervent individual commitment to influence the world
so that with the help of what we create, which will to varying degrees invite engagement and
signal change, we will increase people's possibilities of exerting influence. Society needs dif-
ferent kinds of thinking and expertise.
Programme Specialisations
To meet these needs we offer you the possibilities of individual specialisation for both your
own personal development and a more explicit positioning in a widening and changing field.
Individual Study Plan in Design (InD)
The specialisation Individual Study Plan offers you the opportunity to specialise in design
through your own further study and personal development. You can focus on a professional
career designing furniture, products or services, or choose a focus that is a hybrid and exten-
sion of these professions. Focus on complex social challenges, or work with design that trans-
cends the object. You can also prepare yourself for a doctoral programme.
Spatial Design (SpD)
The specialisation Spatial Design offers individual specialisation and personal development in
this sphere as well as the possibility of positioning yourself in a widening field undergoing
change - architecture and spatial design. The track offers preparation for both professional ca-
reers and research.
Programme Syllabus
PDF-file at the bottom of page:
> https://www.konstfack.se/en/Education/Masters-Degree-Programmes/Design/
Programme Schedule
Detailed schedules will be in Course Descriptions, provided at the start of each course.
A general schedule of the programme continually updated:
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Min-utbildning/Masters-Degree-Programmes/Design-Individual-Study-Plan-in-De-
sign/Schedule/
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Courses and Modules
The MFA-Design Programme is 120 credits/ECTS. Credits are earned through courses, which
are divided into smaller modules. Course Plans and Module Descriptions will be uploaded in
advance on the Intranet. There are 5 compulsory courses over 4 semesters (2 years):
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(1) Introduction and broadening of perspective, 30 credits
The first course includes an introduction to the programme, the subject and all its con-
stituent parts, as well as a broadening of the perspectives on the subject and the profes-
sion. The goal is to further develop critical, analytical and artistic approaches. The se-
mester course includes studies of terminology, methods, processes, standpoints, ap-
proaches and contexts.
The course is divided into these modules:
• Orientations 12 credits; weeks 35-42
• Explorations I 12 credits; weeks 43-50
• Explorations II 6 credits; weeks 51-02
(2) In-depth studies in the subject and environment, 30 credits
During the second semester, the student has the opportunity to develop their abilities
via design assignments organised in project form. This may be elective or compulsory
depending on the specialisation the student has chosen. The semester course consists of
two modules, which offer in-depth studies in the subject and a third, which offers in-
depth studies in the environment with which the student cooperates. In the first module
is a Research Week (week 5) with preparatory and follow-up work. In the second mod-
ule, there are school-wide Electives. In the third module, student’s projects can take
place in vocational activities, industry or other activities depending on the student's
specialisation.
The course is divided into these modules:
• Re-Orientations 5 credits, weeks 3-5 ;
Includes school-wide Research Week, week 5
• Explorations III 13 credits, weeks 6-22
• Outlooks 9 credits, weeks 6-22
(3) In-depth reflection, 15 credits, weeks 35-44
In the third semester, the student is afforded the opportunity for in-depth reflection via
parallel and integrated design and text work.
(4) Degree project, 33 credits, weeks 45-15
During the third and fourth semesters, the degree project deepens the student's
knowledge within a specific area of the field of design, and the subject is chosen based
on the student's specialisation. The degree project work is divided into 2 stages: 15
credits and 18 credits.
(5) Summary and projection, 12 credits, weeks 16-22
This course follows the degree project in the fourth semester, focusing on developing a
summary and future projections.
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School-wide and Cross-Programme Activities
There are several activities that are conducted for all Master’s programmes at Konstfack.
These are important and unique opportunities to meet teachers and students in other pro-
grammes, as well as important learning opportunities in areas that define Konstfack as a
whole. These activities do not have credits directly attached – student participation and grade
in these are assessed within the MFA-Design Programme courses and modules.
Skillshops
Monday afternoons, Wednesday mornings, Friday mornings
Skillshops are intensive activities introducing particular skills and topics, taught in locations
and faculty from across the school. Skillshops can last for a few hours or several days. Each
Skillshop is offered two or three times a semester, so that students can take them when rele-
vant to their work. MFA Design students should select Skillshops in consultation with their
teachers and in accordance with their Study Plan. Listings and sign-up for Skillshops is
through the Intranet, students are responsible for checking and signing themselves up.
Research Week
Week 5, 2017
There is a Konstfack Research Week each year, highlighting ongoing research projects and
strategic research themes at the school as well as issues in artistic and design research in Swe-
den and internationally. The week combines varied formats for engaging Master’s and PhD
students, researchers and faculty, and the public. Each year, a key issue in research is high-
lighted. The Research Week is compulsory for first-year MFA students, students in Year 2
can choose how to join in.
Electives
Weeks 10-11, 2017
Each spring, 1- or 2-week-long Electives are offered by departments at Konstfack for first-
year Master’s students from all programmes. More information about the topics and selection
procedure will be available during the autumn on the Intranet. MFA Design students must se-
lect their Electives in consultation with their teachers and according to their Study Plan.
Friday Lectures
14:00-16:00 Fridays
One part of Vice-Chancellor Maria Lantz' vision for Konstfack is to involve critical thinking
into sharp artistic practice. In line with this ambition, a series of talks called Friday Lectures
run throughout the year with the aim to give Masters students an unexpected, yet inspirational
education experience and encounters with dynamic speakers. Students are required to attend a
number of these lectures during their studies and to report on these within MFA Design
courses. Check the Intranet calendar for dates.
Free-standing / Professional Courses
There are a number of freestanding courses offered by departments at Konstfack, aimed at
professionals but also of relevance to enrolled students. These courses have their own applica-
tion deadlines, admissions requirements and award credits. Interested MFA Design students
may discuss with their teachers.
> https://www.konstfack.se/Utbildning/Fristaende-kurser/
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Programme Literature
Literature will be assigned within Courses and Modules. Some core literature may be shared
and integrated into the programme in Year 2.
ATLAS, Study Plan and Examinations
The pedagogical approach of the MFA-Design Programme is to support students in develop-
ing their own projects, body of work and future vision of the field. The programme provides
structures in the form of courses and modules – within these, students have much flexibility to
develop themselves and their work, in dialogue with their teachers. To guide the process, the
programme uses two pedagogical tools: the student ‘ATLAS’ and ‘Study Plan’. These tools
are developed throughout the two years of study, and supported by teachers in courses, mod-
ules and interest groups. These tools are also used as part of assessment during Examinations.
ATLAS (Academic Portfolio)
By ‘ATLAS’, we refer to the ‘academic portfolio’ that each student creates. As an academic
portfolio, the ATLAS contains academic materials in addition to the kinds of documentation
of student’s design work that are typically found in a professional portfolio. The Study Plan
(see below) is one such academic material and is an important part of the ATLAS. The
ATLAS collects plans as well as documentation – thus, it is a kind of ‘orienteering’ tool for
students during their 2 years of study. The ATLAS should demonstrate and communicate the
student’s progress and growth throughout their MFA.
The term ATLAS should suggest a highly visual representation. It may be physical, or digital,
and in many shapes, sizes and materials – this is up to the student. However, the ATLAS must
be captured in a digital format for teachers to be able to review periodically (for example, Ex-
aminations, see below). There are dedicated moments throughout the programme for students
to discuss, create and update their ATLAS, in an iterative way.
There should be 3 layers of information in a student’s ATLAS:
(1) Study Plan: The Study Plan states learning goals of the student, connected to the kind of
designer they wish to become and a concrete plan of study.
(2) Examples: Documentation of design work from courses and other relevant activities dur-
ing their studies demonstrate how the Study Plan is explored and achieved. These can in-
clude reflections in various forms (visual or written journals, essays, mind-maps, etc.).
Course- and project-work should be connected to reflections, in order to show connec-
tions between action and reflection, as well as ‘red threads’ through the student’s work.
(3) Time dimension: The ATLAS should show development over time. This can include pro-
cesses and ‘red threads’ traced over time. The ATLAS as a whole should relate to the
kind of designer the student wishes to become in the future, as in the Study Plan. The
ATLAS should be in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent materials.
This is a basic guide for an ATLAS – students can deviate from this if their work demands it.
This must be discussed and agreed with their teachers.
Study Plan
Each student in the specialisation InD will prepare, follow and update their own Study Plan
during the programme. The Study Plan is the student’s tool for expressing what kind of de-
signer they want to become, connecting this concretely to courses in the programme and ac-
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tivities at the school, as well as the changing field of design. The Study Plan outlines the stu-
dent’s view of their present and future design practice, short- and long-term learning goals
and skills to be developed. These should be connected to a plan for their work within courses
and modules, as well as School-wide activities such as Skillshops and Electives. Extracurricu-
lar study trips, internships and other relevant activities can be included. The Study Plan is al-
ways a work-in-progress, to be discussed periodically within the student’s teachers and Exam-
iners. The Study Plan should be periodically updated and updated versions should be in the
student’s ATLAS.
Examinations and Reviews
In MFA-Design Programme, teachers and students will explore various ways of discussing,
reviewing and critiquing course work, individually and in groups. Over time, and especially
in Year 2, students should gain skills and initiatives to support and give advice to one another.
Our goal is to together create a constructive and creative culture of critique.
There are several moments of formal Review and Examination in Year 1 and Year 2. More
information, including preparation, procedures and assessment criteria will be provided.
• Examiner for MFA Design ‘Individual Study Plan in Design (InD)’: Bo Westerlund
• Examiner for MFA Design ‘Spatial Design (SpD)’: Ulrika Karlsson
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Get Started!
The programme starts on Monday, August 29, 2016, according to information that you should
have received already. The first days are important in order for us to get a common start to-
gether! The first days include information, introductions to the faculty, getting your photo
taken and other practical activities. You can arrange your workspace. Later in the week you
can bring the tools and belongings you are familiar to work with. We will have an introduc-
tion to the programme and you will get to know the rest of the class. We will discuss your dif-
ferent backgrounds and interests, and we will launch into the first course that explores differ-
ent ways of seeing and doing design.
Student Registration
At the beginning of each semester, each student must register. Registration is done on the
starting day of term in Vita Havet, or you can register with the Student office/course adminis-
trator. This is important because unregistered students may have problems with Student Loans
(CSN) and are not covered by the school insurance. Students who do not pass a course must
re-register on the course to get another chance to make up for missing credits.
Access at Konstfack
Inpass Tag
Tags to enter Konstfack are distributed at the beginning of the school year. Entry tags are also
used for printers. Please contact the reception or email Inpass immediately if you lose your
tag. A new tag costs 100: -. The tag must be returned to reception after graduation.
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Service-och-support/Inpassering-nycklar--passertaggar/
> [email protected]
Computer Log-in
Students get a username and password when registering. Registration is done on the first day
in Vita Havet, or, later, at reception. Students show a valid ID and sign a liability. Activate
your account by logging in on any PC at Konstfack. Computer room D3 is available through-
out the Startup Week. You can change your password after logging in the first time.
Intranet
Go to the Konstfack Intranet for all information about courses, facilities, resources, contacts,
course syllabi, schedules, course description, news and current events. Information on the
master programmes is published in English. Log in with your username and code that you re-
ceived on registering.
> http://www.konstfack.se/intranet/
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Wi-Fi
You may connect your private laptop or phone to the WiFi network Eduroam. Log in with
your username and password. It is not possible to print via Eduroam – see below ‘Printers’.
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Service-och-support/Datorer-e-post-skrivare-och-IT-support/Tradlost-eduroam-WLAN/
Email It is important that you check your student email regularly to avoid missing important infor-
mation. All Konstfack students receive their own e-mail address and you should use this ad-
dress. For more information about how to avoid and check for virus and other safety issues:
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Service-och-support/Datorer-e-post-skrivare-och-IT-support/E-post/
General Information
Konstfack Then and Now
Konstfack is the largest university college of arts, crafts and design in Sweden. Each year, al-
most 1000 students are enrolled. Konstfack has a long history - here are a few key moments:
1844: Nils Månsson Mandelgren, artist and ethnologist, started the Söndags-Ritskola för
Hantverkare (Sunday Drawing School for Artisans). During their free time, apprentices would
be given the opportunity to learn, for example, ornamental and freehand drawing. Nine differ-
ent trades were represented in the first group, amongst them tiled stove makers and silk weav-
ers. The following year the school was handed over to the newly started Svenska
Slöjdföreningen (Swedish Association of Handicrafts), today known as Svensk Form).
1857: Sofi Granberg and Matilda Andersson, the first two female students began their studies
during the autumn; other female students were officially welcomed the following year.
1859: The school became a national school and the name was changed to Slöjdskolan i Stock-
holm (Handicraft School in Stockholm) a few years later.
1879: The school’s name was changed to Tekniska Skolan (The Technical School), and it was
reorganized to include four different departments.
1945: Konstfack was created with departments for textiles, decorative art, sculpture, ceramics,
furniture and interior design, metal and advertising and printing. The school obtained an offi-
cial status and had a two-year day school and a three-year arts and craft evening school.
1959: The school moved into new premises designed by Gösta Åbergh and Tage Hertzell in
Stockholm where the students enjoyed well-equipped workshops.
1978: The school became a college of higher education and in 1993 it changed its’ name to
Konstfack.
2004: Konstfack moved into new premises. L M Ericssons old telephone factory in the Stock-
holm suburb of Hägersten has been refurbished to provide a modern school.
2014: MFA-Design programme is established! The programme combines knowledge, re-
sources and Master’s students of the Interior Architecture and Industrial Design departments.
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Student Information and Resources
There is comprehensive information for Students on the Intranet (some in Swedish):
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Min-utbildning/Student-pa-Konstfack/
News Items
On Konstfack’s webpage and Facebook page, we are happy to publish information on creative
happenings/exhibitions. We encourage you to post there rather than sending mass-emails.
Calendar:
> http://www.konstfack.se/sv/Aktuellt/Kalender/Skapa-kalenderhandelse/
Create your own calendar item for the website:
> http://www.konstfack.se/en/News/Calendar/Create-calendar-event/
Send information by email to Inger Wadman and/or Ivar Johansson (communication officer at
DKK) and to (Konstfack’s web master)
> [email protected]
> [email protected]
Student Office
The Student Office gives Konstfack’s students support and service before and during their
studies. The office’s overall, coordinating responsibilities include admissions, student records
and graduation issues, registration, transcripts, certificates, credit transfer, study breaks
> [email protected]
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Min-utbildning/Student-pa-Konstfack/Studentkansli/
Student Loans / Centrala Studiestödsnämnden (CSN)
> www.csn.se/
Student Union
The Student Union is an independent organisation governed by elected student representa-
tives. The Student Union’s board is responsible for representing student interests and helping
create an interesting study and social climate at Konstfack. The Union is also responsible for
yoga, ping-pong table, Lucia breakfast, lending of sofas, fridges, PA-system and more. The
Student Union Office is next to the restaurant. Student fee of 300:- each semester, 300:- can
be paid in cash or by PlusGiro 19 18 22-6 (please state: name, personnummer/social security
number and semester; please save your receipt!).
> [email protected]
> http://www.konstfack.se/en/Education/Being-a-student-at-Konstfack/The-Student-Union/
Presence and Leave from Studies
• Your studies are full-time. Scheduled teaching is compulsory unless otherwise indicated.
• To begin Year 2, students are required to have passing grades in courses equivalent to at
least 45 credits at advanced level. See the Konstfack Rules and regulations on the intranet
• Leave from studies: For short periods of leave during a course, please speak to the
Course/Module Leader or Programme Responsible. For longer periods, please hand in an ap-
plication form to the Head of Department. Valid reasons for a leave, with a guaranteed place
on re-entry, include sickness, parental leave or military service. Others may resume studies
only if a place is available. For leave during autumn semester, please apply by 15 April, for
leave during spring semester, apply by 30 September. Apply to resume studies by April 15.
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Min-utbildning/Student-pa-Konstfack/Anstand-med-studier--Deferment-of-studies/
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Grants and Scholarships
Twice a year students and teachers at Konstfack can apply for scholarships from the founda-
tions handled by Konstfack, usually in March and October. Lists of other scholarships are
available at the Library. See the intranet:
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Min-utbildning/Student-pa-Konstfack/Stipendier-tavlingar-och-utstallningar/Konstfacks-
stipendier--Konstfack-scholarships/
Programme Council
(Ämnesråd = ÄR) Students are invited to be representatives in the Programme council (ÄR).
ÄR is the advisory board of the programme. The advisory board prepares questions on overall
content and quality issues in the training and also looks at other things that are related to this,
such as recruiting profiles, resource allocation issues. ÄR consists of professor, teachers, stu-
dent representatives and representatives from the profession. ÄR makes suggestions to the
head of department, who will make the final decisions. Student representatives have an im-
portant and appreciated role in shaping the current and future programme.
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Organisation-och-verksamhet/Beslutande-beredande-och-radgivande-organ/Amnesrad/
Anti Plagiarism Tutorial
What plagiarism is and how to avoid it:
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Min-utbildning/Student-pa-Konstfack/Antiplagieringsguiden--Anti-plagiarism-Tutorial/
The Swedish Personal Act (PUL)
In order for Konstfack to be able to publish personal data about you on its web sites (the
web, intranet and other websites published by Konstfack), Konstfack needs your agreement.
Please download, complete and submit this form to the reception.
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Min-utbildning/Student-pa-Konstfack/Personuppgiftslagen-PuL--The-Swedish-Personal-
Act/
Konstfack Alumni
Founded in 2007, Konstfack Alumni is a constantly growing professional network with more
than 1100 artists, designers, designers, curators and educators graduated from Konstfack. The
purpose of the alumni is to create and strengthen relationships between alumni, current stu-
dents, the College of Arts and the outside world and open to new knowledge, forms of coop-
eration and exchanges. Become a member!
> http://konstfackalumni.se/om-konstfack/bli-medlem/?redirect=%2F
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Organisation-och-verksamhet/KonstfackAlumni/
Student Discounts
As a student, you qualify for special offers and discounts, for example free entry at Moderna
Museet. Current information is available on the Intranet.
Housing
Konstfack is unfortunately not able to help with finding accommodation, see:
> http://www.konstfack.se/en/Education/Being-a-student-at-Konstfack/Accommodation/
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Insurance
All students in Sweden are covered by general student insurance. The insurance applies in
Sweden during school hours and during travel between the home and campus.
> www.kammarkollegiet.se
International Students
There is an International Student Office that provides helpful information
> [email protected] .
The School offers translation help if you want something translated to/from English/Swedish:
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Service-och-support/Oversattning-Translation/
We recommend that you ensure to arrange health insurance before arrival to Sweden, see
> http://studyinsweden.se/life-in-sweden/health- insurance-and-medical-care/.
Find more information at the Study in Sweden website:
> http://studyinsweden.se/news/8-ways-to-prepare-for-your-studies-in-sweden/
Language courses
Please note that Konstfack does not offer Swedish language courses. If you are interested in
learning some Swedish during your stay in Sweden, see:
> http://studyinsweden.se/study-information/learn-swedish/
Special Needs
Konstfack is working to improve the situation for students with dyslexia, ADHD and other
disabilities. It is important that students who have a disability formulate their need for support
in the study situation. Support is offered in consultation with Konstfack’s coordinator for stu-
dents with disabilities at the Student Office. Students with dyslexia can check at the library
for help with borrowing from scanned literature and access to audio-recorded literature.
> http://www.konstfack.se/en/Education/Being-a-student-at-Konstfack/Studying-with-a-disability/
Health Care
In cases of illness : Register with course administrator or course leader. More than one week of
illness requires a medical certificate. If you have student loans with the CSN, you should report
illness / sick child care (VAB) longer than 7 days to CSN.
> www.csn.se/
Personal injury (accident, incidents, insurance, etc) information in Swedish
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Min-utbildning/Student-pa-Konstfack/Arbetsmiljo--Work-environment/Rutin-for-anmalan-
av-arbetsskada-och-tillbud-/
Stockholm Student Health Unit (Studenthälsan)
Open on Mondays 12-2 PM (normally room S8) at Konstfack. Meet a nurse free of charge.
Student Health office at Studentpalatset, Norrtullsgatan 2. Phone counseling with student
health doctor on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 08-674 77 07
> www.studenthalsanistockholm.se
• Student Health Nurses 08-674 77 03 or 08-677 77 04
• Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS), 08-674 76 99, Mondays 1-2 PM, Tuesdays 9-
10 AM, Thursdays 3-4 PM and Friday 9-10 AM.
Helpline/Vårdguiden
Dial 1177, a 24-hour helpline with information and advice in case of acute or sudden illness.
> http://www.1177.se/Other-languages/Engelska/
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Emergency dental care: Sergels Torg 12, 08-20 20 25
Medical Center at Telefonplan: Svarvstolsvägen 12, 08-645 3500
> http://www2.praktikertjanst.se/6/Telefonplans-vardcentral/
Pharmacy (Apotek) The closest is “Orren” is located next to the subway station at Telefon-
plan 0771 - 76 07 60 ; “Hjärtat”, Krukmakargatan 13 has long opening hours 0771-405 405
Alcohol and Smoking Policy
Konstfack is a non-smoking university. Alcohol can only be served at parties after special
permission. Application forms are available at the reception or by the head of department.
Key Dates
Schedules and Meetings (ID Forum)
Detailed schedules of the MFA-Programme will be in Course Descriptions, provided at the
start of each course. A general schedule of the programme continually updated:
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Min-utbildning/Masters-Degree-Programmes/Design-Individual-Study-Plan-in-De-
sign/Schedule/
There are also regular meetings within the departments, where you will meet with the BFA
students and faculty in Interior Architecture and Industrial Design. ID has an ’ID Forum’
every 2 weeks for sharing information and discussing the studio space and other topics.
Semesters – Beginning and End Dates
Academic Year
2016-17
Autumn semester: 2016-08-29 - 2017-01-15
Spring semester: 2017-01-16 - 2017-06-04
2017-18
Autumn semester: 2017-08-28 - 2018-01-14
Spring semester: 2018-01-15 - 2018-06-03
Special Events
There are some special events during the year, check the Konstfack calendar on the Intranet:
• Christmas Market
• Open House
• Spring Exhibition Opening
Spring Semester Cleaning
• Studio Space: Two or three weeks before the end of the spring semester, all students must
clean up and store or take home their belongings. Larger objects to be thrown away should be
taken to the delivery area (beside the carpentries). Over the summer break, you may store
things at your own risk in your black cabinet and on top of your desk. The desks must be
cleaned before you put material on top, and must be secured in case desks are moved. Mark
your things, including the cabinet, with your name, year-class, and phone number. Graduating
students must take their things away when they leave.
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• Workshops: All parts of the wood workshop must be cleared of student work. This applies
also to the storage of works-in-progress during terms. You must therefore – in good time be-
fore the end of the semester – take out your belongings. Exceptions from this rule must be
agreed well before the end of semester.
Spring Party!
Near the end of the academic year, Konstfack arranges a common party for students and staff.
The students at each department are responsible according to the routines below:
• Students in each department make a budget and collect a reasonable sum from each partici-
pant (i.e. 120 SEK) and then collaborate to prepare food, desert, decorations and laying the
tables. Everybody helps clear the premises and get rid of garbage afterwards.
Facilities
Your course work will be carried out primarily in your studio space, in classrooms, and in
specialized facilities and workshops. Classrooms are located all over Konstfack, primarily
along ”Seminariegatan”. More information is below and on the Intranet.
Studio Space
Students get their own desk space to sit together with their own class in the IA or ID studios.
There are also common spaces in the studios for which students are responsible. Respect these
spaces in terms of cleanliness, noise, and by participating in common clean-up activities.
Library
Konstfack boasts one of Sweden's most comprehensive art and design libraries with a wealth
of professional and scholarly books, magazines and journals, reference databases, internet ac-
cess, classrooms, a video lounge, a materials library and a staff of helpful librarians. You can
place interlibrary loans for books in other libraries. Books can be checked out self-service us-
ing your Inpass Tag.
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Service-och-support/Bibliotek/
Computer Labs
At Konstfack there are around 15 Computer Labs housing both Mac and PC computers, and
IA and ID each have dedicated Computer Labs. Some of the Computer Labs have alarms.
More information about the Computer Labs, where they are located, and what programmes
they support:
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Service-och-support/Datorer-e-post-skrivare-och-IT-support/Datasalar--Computer-rooms/
Reception and Office Supply Sales
At reception, common office supplies and ‘personal safety equipment’ for the workshops can
be purchased. This is also where you pay for workshop materials. Payment can be made in
cash or with credit/debit card. Open: 08.30-16.30
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Service-och-support/Forsaljning-reception-och-utlan/
Telephone Operator
08 450 41 00 open 08.30-16.30
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Restaurant Matmakarna
Students can eat subsidized lunches at the school restaurant Matmakarna if you buy a booklet
of 10 lunch vouchers. Lunch Menu:
> http://www.matmakarna.nu/Veckomeny_Restaurang_Konstfack/konstfack.html
> http://www.konstfack.se/sv/Om-Konstfack/Restaurang-Konstfack/
Student Kitchens
All programmes have student kitchens for cooking your own food. Please respect your own
and others space by keeping tables, dishes, dish-rack, microwaves and stoves clean. Dish-
washing soap, brushes, etc. is free at the Reception. Mark your food in the refrigerator and
cupboards with your name (unmarked food will be thrown away). If there are concerns about
this, contact the assistant teacher or the assigned group for kitchen order (”ansvarsgrupp”).
Borrowed tableware from the canteen must be returned.
Lockers
You may borrow a locker (they are situated under the mezzanine ”Entresol”) but you need to
buy your own lock. Do not keep any expensive things in the lockers! Empty your locker, re-
move name-tags and leave it unlocked when you finish your studies at Konstfack.
Loaning Equipment
There is some equipment to be used by teachers and students for coursework. This can in-
clude digital projectors, laptops, a DVD player, digital cameras, digital video camera, tripod,
TV, slide projectors, and an audio system. Please contact Lars Ernholm for questions of book-
ing and loans.
> [email protected]
Printers
Printing is possible from all printers in the school, including several in IA/ID and in the media
block. Students pay for all their print-outs in advance by loading an amount of money onto
the Inpass Tag. This can be paid in cash or credit/debit card at Reception.
Activating your tag at a printer:
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Service-och-support/Datorer-e-post-skrivare-och-IT-support/Skrivare--Printers/Aktivera-
skrivartaggen--Activate-the-printer-tag/
Colour prints cost approximately 2:- per A4-size and 4:- per A3-size.
Black and white prints cost approximately 0.50:- /A4 and 1:-/A3
More info about printers, printing and the prices:
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Service-och-support/Datorer-e-post-skrivare-och-IT-support/Skrivare--Printers/
Printshop
Konstfack Fine Arts department runs a print shop, open to all students.
Contact Lars Ernholm
> [email protected]
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Workshops
There is probably no other art and design university college in Europe with such well-
equipped workshops as Konstfack. These include Computer Labs, Wood and Metal Work-
shops, Screen-Printing and Textile-Printing facilities, a Weaving Room, Color Workshop,
Graphics Workshop, photographic and TV studios, Glassworks, Ceramics Workshop and
Sculpture and Painting Studios. The workshops allow crafts to be produced in many different
materials and allow you to use experimental, and high-tech methods, to challenge existing
boundaries. The workshops are organized to facilitate the material, form and spatial experi-
ments, production of prototypes and models. The machine layout is planned to carry out par-
ticular sequences of procedures. There are some courses in which teaching is conducted di-
rectly in the workshops, experimenting with theory-practice relations. Workshop staff have
long-experience and excellent competence.
MFA-Design students will primarily use the workshops of the Interior Architecture and In-
dustrial Design departments.
There is comprehensive information on all Workshops on the Intranet (in Swedish):
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Min-utbildning/Student-pa-Konstfack/Verkstader-pa-Konstfack/
More info on the IA workshop is in the BFA IA Student Guide (in Swedish):
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Min-utbildning/Kandidatprogram/Inredningsarkitektur--Mobeldesign/
Access
‘Driver’s license’ Certification
A ‘driver’s license’ is earned by each student upon completion of an approved Workshop
course and a signature of the Workshop rules. Then, the student is certified to use workshop
equipment.
Hours
Machines should be turned off after 22:00. For the rules and for your own safety, avoid using
machinery and equipment after hours.
Inpass Tag Lock
Machines connect to an Inpass Tag-reader, which switches on electrical current to the ma-
chine. The electricity stays on for 90 minutes after log-in. Before it turns off, there is a sound
and light alert.
Students certified to run the machines at IA and ID can log in but there must be two people
who log-in directly after one another. This is to diminish the risk that someone works alone
with the machines. The rule is that there must be three persons present while working with the
machines.
As long as a student is logged-in, they are responsible for the workshop. To leave before the
electricity switches off after 90 minutes, the student must first log out by pressing the current
switch near the Tag-reader. Certified have access to the entry door, storage space for work-in-
progress, and tool storage.
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Security/Fire Doors
All doors with Tag-readers must be closed before 8.00 and after 17.00 on weekdays and all
weekends and holidays. If not, a security company is automatically called and costs incurred.
The doors are for fire safety and to prevent theft.
Materials
Many types of solid wood, common prefabricated board and foamboard are in the workshop
stocks for sale. Clay is available in the ID Workshop, which must be purchased if used out-
side the workshop.
For some board materials not in our ordinary stocks, the IA and ID workshop can make the
requisition for you upon pre-payment. Speak to the Workshop Staff.
For other materials, such as large pieces, veneer or special types, students make the purchase
themselves.
Left-over materials in the bins are available (and free).
Payment for Materials
Payment for materials is made at the school´s “Reception and Office Supply Sales”. Cost is
calculated according to price lists in the workshop when material is selected. Purchases and
requisitions are made 09.00-12.00 and 13.00-16.00.
Material to be used for educational purposes is exempt from VAT (moms/tax). VAT has to be
paid on material for other purposes. Students may not invoice Konstfack or use Konstfack on
an invoice for private purchases and for things intended for sale – student’s home address
should be used on such invoices. Konstfack can be used as a delivery address only, and stu-
dents take responsibility for materials delivered for their private use.
Workshop Ethics
Commit to keeping a good work environment and take part in the systematic work environ-
ment program (SAM) running at Konstfack. As a student, you actively contribute to making a
health and safe work environment a priority, so that no one face risks in the short or long
term.
Cleaning and Refuse
Out of respect for your own work, health and safety, and that of others, take care of the work-
shops and machines. Machines, benches and spaces should be kept in good order during work
and must be cleaned directly after use. Each student must organize and clean for themselves.
It is part of the education to develop and demonstrate professional conduct in the workshops!
Sawdust and other dust should be removed with the central vacuum cleaner where available.
The floors of the workshop are vacuumed each day by the cleaning staff, so students must re-
move work and rubbish from the floor.
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Loaning Tools
Tools and machines should be returned to their proper places so that they are always ready for
others. It is thus forbidden to borrow tools from the workshop without first talking to staff.
Safety
There are rules for using the Workshops and machines safely - these are for your own protec-
tion and that of people nearby. The rules are designed with great care, based on experience of
accident-prevention and health consideration.
Ventilation and other installations at Konstfack are designed for the materials and substances
within these rules. It is therefore absolutely forbidden to use any other material, as this can
cause fire and explosions.
Faults in security doors, machines or other equipment, or lack of equipment, must be immedi-
ately reported to workshop staff. Faults can cause accidents.
Personal Safety Equipment
Each student must use this equipment:
1. Respiratory mask with dust- and gas filter
2. Particle filter
3. Protective gloves (as needed)
4. Protective goggles
5. Hearing protection
6. Appropriate clothing
Personal safety equipment can be purchased from the school´s “Reception and Office Supply
Sales” – students should put their name on their equipment! There may be spare common
equipment available in the workshops as well.
Machine Safety
Machines can only be used by ‘driver’s license’-certified students. Some equipment can only
be used when the workshop staff are present.
Instructions and rules at each machine must be followed.
At all Workshops at Konstfack, blue signs indicate both general rules and specific rules to
each machine. Everyone has a responsibility to learn and follow the rules.
Machine-specific rules and protection equipment must always be followed. Existing protec-
tion on the machines should under no circumstances be removed.
Do not use protective gloves at machines that rotate, as the gloves can get caught.
Three persons have to be present when machine work is done, so they can take care of an in-
jured person and call for help at the same time.
It is important that machine work is done within school hours. Fatigue is a very common fac-
tor in accidents. Never work with machines when you have not had sufficient rest.
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Tools and hand machines are kept in cabinets or locked tool rooms, where they are stored.
When you are the last to leave, you must check this. If you wish to take tools or machines out-
side the workshop, consult workshop staff.
Safe Materials
Only approved materials can be used on the premises. Materials or substances obtained pri-
vately must be approved by workshop staff before use.
All substances used and stored must first be properly documented with product information
leaflets kept in a special register at the workshop. Product information leaflets can be re-
quested upon purchase or found on the Internet.
In the IA painting room and spray box, use only approved water-based paints, lacquer, var-
nishes and certain waxes and oil-based products.
In the ID painting room, spray-painting must be used in one of the Lacquer workshops. Only
water-based paints can be used in the IA workshop. There is no paint-mixing system, students
can only use spray cans from approved sources (registered in ‘Klara’), namely the Montana
brand. Students buy their own spray paint.
Harmful products containing organic dissolvent of the type aromatic carbon hydrates or for
example acid-catalyzed lacquer and cured plastics are forbidden for use in any of the work-
shop premises, as well as thinner and turpentine, which can quickly cause dizziness, fatigue
and headache, in the longer run chronic diseases and birth defects.
Linseed oil-based products can only be used with the consent of and in cooperation with staff
to prevent self-ignition. Self-ignition can happen when the oil is stored with rags or other po-
rous materials. This is a common cause of fire.
Paints, varnishes and solvents are highly flammable. Therefore it is absolutely forbidden to
smoke, light a match in the Workshop, it is highly dangerous. Paints, glues and chemicals
must be stored in special designated places only.
All custom paints and solvents must be stored in the Ventilated lockers. If such substances are
stored elsewhere, the school has the right to confiscate them.
Hot-forming of materials must take place in the workshop with the exception of “car clay",
“Indiclay” and Vacuum-forming. From a safety, labor and environmental perspective, hot-
forming should be used with the workshop equipment.
Fire Prevention
Fire doors must not be left open, or fires can spread. Evacuation paths must be kept free and
unblocked, as premises may fill with smoke during a fire and make it difficult to find the way
out.
The building is divided into fire zones and security/fire doors automatically close at fire
alarm. Doors must never be blocked or kept open, for example with floor wedges.
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MFA-Design Faculty and Staff
The programme involves competence from two departments:
Interior Architecture (IA) Faculty
> https://www.konstfack.se/en/About-Konstfack/Contact-us/Staff-and-students/Avd/?show=5553
Industrial Design (ID) Faculty
> https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Om-Konstfack/Institutioner/Institutionen-for-Design-Konsthantverk-och-Konst/Industridesign/Personal/
Teaching and Workshop Staff
Ulrika Karlsson
Professor, IA
Professor, IA 08-4504 104
0707 716025
[email protected]
Bo Westerlund
Professor, ID
Programme Re-
sponsible, ‘Individ-
ual Study Plan
in Design’
08-4504 221
070-511 1148
[email protected]
Jenny Althoff
Senior Lecturer, ID
08-4504 198
073-610 1218
[email protected]
Rochus Hinkel
Senior Lecturer, IA
08-4504 237
[email protected]
Loove Broms Senior lecturer in
Design, spec. in in-
teractive design
08-450 4203
[email protected]
Katja Pettersson
Senior lecturer in
design, focusing
design
08- 450 4203
[email protected]
Katarina Wetter Edman Senior lecturer in
Design, spec. in
service design
08-450 4203 [email protected]
Anna Odlinge
Senior lecturer, IA
08-4504 226, 076-2327198
[email protected]
Inger Bengtsson
Lecturer, Head IA
Wood Workshop
08-4504 232
[email protected]
Gunnar Söder
Lecturer, Head ID
Workshop
08-4504 222
[email protected]
Cheryl
Akner Koler
Professor in Theo-
retical and Practical
Aesthetics, ID
08-450 4 223
070-279 83 76
[email protected]
Jonas Ahnmé
Senior lecturer, ID
08-450 4 224
0709-703 514
[email protected]
Magnus Lindfors
Senior lecturer, ID
08-450 4225
[email protected]
Sergio
Montero Bravo
Senior Lecturer, IA Sergio.MonteroBravo@
konstfack.se
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Jonas Osslund Senior Lecturer,
Furniture and
Workshop courses
070-665 2529
[email protected]
Simon Anund Lecturer, IA 08-450 42 37
[email protected]
Martin Avila
Senior Lecturer (on
leave), ID
[email protected]
Program Administration Department of Design, Interior Architecture and Visual Com-
munication (DIV)
Marie-Louise
Bowallius
Head of Department of Design,
Interior Architecture and
Visual Communication
08-450 4378 [email protected]
Christian
Fredriksson
Education administrator:
Schedules
Registration
Credits summaries
Certificates for grants
Room bookings (courses/students)
08-450 4179 [email protected]
Ayda Lund Education administrator:
Syllabi
Credits registration
Course evaluations
08-450 4280
[email protected]
Inger Olofsson
Economy administrator:
Bills & Payments
Receipts
Agreements & Contracts
Material fees
Requisition forms
Staff costs
Commissions
Travel expenses
08-450 4291
[email protected]
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General Konstfack
Formula for e-mail addresses teachers/staff [email protected]
Formula for e-mail addresses students [email protected]
Catalog and contacts of all employees and students: https://www.konstfack.se/sv/Intranet/Katalogen
Student phone ID 08-450 4229
Metal workshop 08-450 4321
Machine workshop 08-450 4320
Student Office Registration, study &
degree certificates
177 (for opening hours, see intranet)
[email protected]
Head of Building-
and Maintenance
issues
Lars Jensen,
Magnus Bohm
380, 381
[email protected]
Inpass, tags, keys 381
[email protected]
Reception Marianne Gardefalk,
Helena Ioannidou,
Marie Selin
9
[email protected]
Reception shop and
service
Carola Björnfot 143
[email protected]
Library Main extension 124
[email protected]
International Office Matilda Uhrström, Stina-
Lena Hellgren
115, 116, Group Number 343
[email protected]
[email protected]
IT Helpdesk Computers & copying machi-
nes
399 Opening hours: 8.30-14.00 or
email [email protected]
In case of emergency – SOS –
police, ambulance and fire
112