Netherlands:Art acadamies/studies

[Mad Giraffe]

Does anyone (from the Netherlands) know any good Art acadamies....that are good to reach from Utrecht? And I'm looking for a study that also gives conceptual design.
Thanks for replying, I would appreciate it.

[Jebus]

In Utrecht you have the HKU (hoge school voor de kunsten Utrecht), which offers a broad range of courses, including game design, animation and stuff like that. Not especially concept art. But if you want to draw/paint you can study fine arts also @ HKU. From what I know the best fine art academy in the Netherlands is the Rietveld academy in amsterdam, and in Arnhem there also is a good one.

But be aware that the exams in getting in any of the academy's are very hard, especially when you're younger. For instance, in Game Design, of the 150 people asigning, only 30 make it through the exams. Also, don't let borders (close to Utrecht) make your decision, It's important that you are in an academy that fits you best, whether it's in Groningen, Maastricht, or Berlin for instance.

[nBT]

ah you seem to know something i want to know.
i live in amsterdam so the rietveld academy would be an option. do you know af any other places i might get life drawing? like www.placedesarts.nl?

thanks

[Mad Giraffe]

Thanks Jebus:D I live very close to Utrecht(De Meern)..and seeing that it would have a oppurtunity for designin'...it would probably be a better choise for me than fine art;) ...one tip for nBT take courses..really, it helps
here, example:http://home.hetnet.nl/~ruomeitje/
This is a course I'm currently taking...and it's been very helpful..extremely
Hope I could be of your assistance:P