Registration and Practical Information
International Workshop
• Admission and Accreditation
• Evaluation and Diploma
• Term-dates
• Application procedure
• Fees
It is difficult to determine the “official” level of the International Workshop, and it would be fair to say that the course structure is rather unique in this respect. The admission panel values previous experience in art and a minimum of A-Level Secondary Education, as well as a minimum age of 18 years.
There is no superior age limit, and mature students are very welcome. As for the level of techniques taught, most of our workshops are introductory , and are meant as “appetizers” to further investigation by the student. It is our experience that however well trained a student may be, there are always new materials and techniques to be learned.
This practice implies, however, that the student knows how to perform individual further investigation in art, and this is where we value personal and artistic maturity, something which is not necessarily acquired by posing a university degree. We celebrate diversity, both in terms of culture and nationality as well as in experience and age. It is our experience that the more diverse the student population – on all levels -, the better the course.
Students use the course as parallel to MA studies after having completed university training in Fine Arts, Design, Architecture or Teacher-training.
Other students join the course in order to prepare for further studies in Art (Foundation), and many students come to Metáfora as a link in their degree or BFA, or as a creative break from their university studies.
Some universities worldwide recognise a stay on the International Workshop as experience comparable to credits for their students on a BFA or similar.
For further information about exact number of comparable credits, the university in question should contact Metáfora. The International Workshop in itself is not accredited by any university, although Metáfora collaborates with the University of Barcelona.
The International Workshop is recognised a Foundation Studies to BA of Fine Art in the UK.
Metáfora does not accept exchange students who do not pay for their fees.
In several occasions throughout the course, individual evaluation interviews are held with the students. The aim of these interviews is to offer a possibility for the student to make a self-assessment and to evaluate the course. It is also a moment where the tutors will evaluate the work of the student and his/her development on the course.
On completing the International Workshop, students are issued with a Diploma, as well as a brief statement (recommendation letter) concerning his/her development and the character of the works produced. This is given only to those students whose assistance has been superior to 80% of the course , and who have produced a satisfying number of finished works. No other certificate of assistance will be given.
Students are required to sign in every day at 9'30, and absence lists can be consulted in the office on request. Latecomers and students working at home are considered absent. Absence is also counted even if there is no programmed activity but studio work with tutorials.
Calling to say if you are ill or late is not obligatory, but it is always nice to know if you are coming or not.
If a student reaches 40% of absence (for reasons which are not medically justified) from the course, he or she may be asked to leave the course.
Academic year 2008-2009
September 3 rd to December 12 th (Autumn 2008)
January 12 th to June 5 th (Spring 2009)
Academic year 2008-2009
September 8 th to December 11 th (Autumn 2009)
January 12 th to June 4 th (Spring 2010)
Staying in a different country or city can be a rich and intense experience. We strongly recommend that foreign students
stay at Metáfora for a whole academic year (autumn and spring terms) in order to fully benefit from their time in Barcelona.
Students who choose a whole academic year at Metáfora will have preference at the time of applying.
However, students who wish to study at Metáfora for only one term (autumn or spring) can state so in the application form ("other periods"), and will be taken into consideration.
Shorter periods: Sometimes we have been contacted by students wishing to attend the International Workshop for periods even shorter than the autumn or the spring terms. The possibility of staying for shorter periods is always subject to vacant places on the course, and the minimum stay is 12 weeks. Please contact Metáfora for more information.
- When the application form has been processed by the admission-staff at Metáfora, the student will receive acceptance papers, as well as an agreement letter to be signed and returned to Metáfora confirming the enrolment. An initial booking fee (aprox. 20% of the fees of an entire year) must be paid for the student to reserve a place on the course. The booking fee will be discounted from the fee, when due.
- When Metáfora receives the agreement letter signed by the student and evidence of payment of the booking fee, enrolment is completed. The student will consequently receive a receipt and enrolment papers. In the case of non-EC students, these papers are necessary for obtaining a student visa.
- Due to the increasing number of applications for the International Workshop, Metáfora has had to create waiting lists for some terms. Future students are accepted on the course in the order in which Metáfora receives their applications, giving preference to students who wish to stay for the entire year. In order to assure future students a place on the course, we recommend students apply several months in advance.
Academic year 2008-2009: 5.547,60€
Reservation fee: 1.109,52€
Autumn 2008 (seperate): 2.662,80€
Spring 2009 (seperate): 3.962,40€
Academic year 2009-2010: 5.880,45€
Reservation fee: 1.176,25€
Autumn 2009 (seperate): 2.775,83€
Spring 2010 (seperate): 4.179,40€
As a student on the International Workshop you are welcome to attend the introductory courses in Art-therapy during the year with no additional charge (subject to availability of places). The introductory courses are a requirement for entry to the MA in Art Therapy (Universidad de Barcelona). Teaching is in Spanish.
Included are the coach journey and two nights in a hostal in Madrid.
A minimum of two tutors accompany the students on this trip.
Paying the fees:
- When accepted on the International Workshop, the student must pay the reservation fee in order to reserve a place on the course. Metáfora will not reserve places on the course for the student until this fee is paid.
- The student can choose postpone his/her stay one term (due to availability of places), for which the booking fee will remain valid. This must be communicated by written notice at least 12 weeks before the beginning of the term for which the student is originally enrolled.
- Should the student wish to cancel his/her enrolment, 50% of the booking fee will be returned to him/her if Metáfora has received clear written notice at least 12 weeks before course start (counting from the beginning of the term for which the student is originally enrolled).
- The remaining fee is due 7 days before the start of the course. Late payment of the fee is fined 20,00€ per week overdue.
- There is a possibility of paying the remaining fee in three instalments, with an additional charge of 10%. In order to pay the fees in instalments, the payment method form should be completed: The three instalments are as follows: 50% due 7 days before the start of the course, 25% due on December 1 st and 25% due on February 1 st . Late payment of any of the three instalments is fined 20,00€ per week overdue.
- All commissions related to bank transfers must be covered by the payer. Metáfora does not accept responsibility for payment of transfer costs.
- There is a 3% discount for all payments made in cash.
Students who cannot get funding for any part of the course fees can apply for the Metáfora Award Scheme. The award consists of a reduction of 400€ applicable only for all-year students. Please contact Metáfora for an application form.
Spanish residency reduction: (link a PDF) Spanish nationals resident in Spain can obtain a 30% reduction (copy of passport or DNI should be attached to the application form). This reduction cannot be added to the Metáfora Award Scheme.