Fontys Academy for Creative Industries welcomes you Tilburg, The Netherlands
At Fontys Academy for Creative Industries we offer bachelor courses and exchange programs. Our programs are out of the ordinary, because they focus on unique combinations. Entertainment and branding. Lifestyle and trendwatching. Music and social media. Gaming and publishing. Here, you can transform yourself into a unique professional. If you want a study that is close to your heart, this is the place you want to be. Pieter Bon, dean Fontys Academy for Creative Industries, Tilburg 2
OUR EXCHANGE PROGRAMS Fontys Academy for Creative Industries (Fontys ACI) is part of Fontys University of Applied Sciences, one of the largest Dutch universities with campuses located primarily in the south of The Netherlands. Fontys ACI provides exchange students with a range of full-time, advanced programs within the fields of International Event, Music & Entertainment Studies, Lifestyle and Trendwatching. There is a global industry surrounding this world of entertainment that is involved in the economic aspects that surround creative products. With a focus on commerce and communication, the academy provides a wide variety of programs, from learning how to work behind the scenes in international business to marketing, management and production, international marketing and creative concept development. Our exchange program Communication - International Event Music and Entertainment Studies (30 EC s) offers a wide range of subjects related to the field of communication. Our exchange program Marketing - International Event Music and Entertainment Studies (30 EC s) offers a wide range of subjects related to the field of commerce and economics. Our bachelor students take these courses in their fourth year. Exchange students join them and choose a total of 10 advanced courses which represent 3 EC s each. Students can also participate in Special Programs in which they work with students from other programs. * Check Fontysaci.com for details and up-to-date course offerings or send an email to aciinternational@fontys.nl The Advanced Courses International Event Music and Entertainment* are: Brand Storytelling in a digital age Branding Business Model Marketing Consumer Behavior Corporate Social Responsibility in the Entertainment Business Creativity & Personality Effective Marketing Communication Entertainment Television Entrepreneurship in Event, Music & Entertainment Ethics Event & Sales Film Studies Future Studies and Scenario Planning Gaming Imagineering International Finance International Marketing Leadership Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Business Music Business Models Popular Culture Radio Management Services Marketing Strategic Communication Management The Psychology of Courage Theme Park Concepting Trendwatching TV Channel Brand Management 3
Minor Trendwatching (30 EC, 1 semester). Students learn how to systematically trace, analyse and interpret trends. With this knowledge, they will be able to advice organisations on how to adapt to this fast changing world, and in doing so generate long-term success. Learn more about our Minor Trendwatching on Fontysaci.com or send a message to aciinternational@fontys.nl Minor Transmedia Storytelling (30 EC, 1 semester). This minor focuses on the research and development of transmedia productions and their value in the digital age. Students develop the skills to tell stories that unfold across various channels. By combining the development of objectives and monitoring tools with other practical skills, such as writing scenarios and designing content, the students learn to really get audiences involved in the transmedia production they create in the course of this program. Check Fontysaci.com for updates or send an email to aciinternational@fontys.nl 4
Who can study at Fontys ACI? The course programs are open to students from all of our partner universities, irrespective of the agreement having been signed at a departmental level or at a corporate level (Fontys Hogescholen). If you are interested in becoming an exchange student at Fontys, even though your home university and Fontys have no exchange agreement, please contact us. Check our partner universities at FontysACI.com/partners Buddy System We have a buddy system for all exchange students to help you, and to show you around. Accommodation All exchange students are entitled to reside in furnished accommodation of a similar standard and price as the accommodation utilised by local students. Your student room would be located off-campus, in the city of Tilburg, always within cycling distance of the campus. Financial Matters Check Fontysaci.com or Fontys.edu for living expenses, visa, Erasmus Study Grants etc. How to apply? Send an email to aciinternational@fontys.nl 5
Our students Fontys Academy for Creative Industries is a leading institute in higher education for the entertainment and lifestyle industries. Our bachelor students are eager to develop creative concepts, selling digital content and analyse and forecast future trends. These young, upcoming professionals would gladly apply their knowledge and skills for the benefit of your business development. In their third and fourth year, students participate in an internship and follow a 30 EC program of their own choice (minor). We encourage our students to do internships and/or their minor abroad. Interested in an internship? Please send an email: aciinternational@fontys.nl Research at Fontys ACI Research Chair Creative Industries & Social Innovation Research Chair Futures Research & Trend Watching Fontys Transmedia Storytelling Lab FontysACI.com/research Yara has been selected as official jury member of the Golden Giraffe Live Communication Award Gijs is doing his traineeship with Amsterdam Dance Event 6
Our Bachelors International Event Music & Entertainment Studies, bachelor of Business Administration Educates marketing professionals to sell creative concepts for the music, gaming, event and entertainment industries. International Event Music & Entertainment Studies, bachelor of Communication Educates communication professionals to develop creative formats for the music, gaming, event and entertainment industries. International Lifestyle Studies, bachelor of Lifestyle Educates lifestyle professionals to develop creative concepts and spot and analyse future trends in health, food, human movement, leisure, appearance and living. Digital Publishing Studies, bachelor of Business Administration Educates marketing professionals to sell and publish digital content. Further details at FontysACI.com/studies The Netherlands is a country in western Europe with a population of approximately 17 million people. The capital city is Amsterdam, the Dutch currency unit is the Euro. We have a rich history in international trade, education, art, literature, design and science. The Dutch creative industry of the 21st century is growing rapidly and plays a leading role in strengthening the innovative capacity of our country. The Netherlands strives to be the most creative economy in Europe by 2020. Learn more: Fontys.edu/Study-in-Holland Tilburg More than 27.000 students study in Tilburg in the south of The Netherlands. 13,5 % of its 200.000 inhabitants are students. Students have their favourite bars/ pubs, restaurants and other meeting places. Catching a movie, enjoying the night life, a pop-concert, sports, visiting museums or going to the theatre: Tilburg offers a great number of possibilities. Sidney produces the weekly television show Cup of T as part of his honours program Eva visited SXSW Austin, Texas, as she was the winner of the IEMES SXSW Contest 7
Contact Fontys Academy for Creative Industries, fontysaci.com. email: aciinternational@fontys.nl. Visiting address Prof. Goossenslaan 104, Tilburg. Postal address: Postbus 90909, 5000 GL Tilburg, The Netherlands. 25.M.4468.01.13