Natura Artis Magistra: The Endosymbiotic Development Model in the Future Art Academy

Boumeester, Marc and Verheijden, Bob (2024) Natura Artis Magistra: The Endosymbiotic Development Model in the Future Art Academy. In: P/References of Design. Cumulus conference proceedings series, 1 . Cumulus Association, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest, Budapest, pp. 323-334. ISBN 978-952-7549-02-5

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Abstract

This paper focuses on the transformative potential of the Endosymbiotic Development Model in the context of evolving art and design education. Against a backdrop of a rapidly changing geopolitical, technological, social, and environmental landscape (and the increasing societal awareness thereof), this text critically examines current paradigms within the author’s own (art-) academic structure and substance.The urgency for art academies to align with the dynamic terrain beyond traditional boundaries prompts the exploration of educational models that bridge disciplinary gaps yet do not discard the expertise that comes with the terrain, advocating for innovative educational approaches based on smooth but radical symbiotic inclusion rather than on striated fractionality and reactionary replacement. The authors introduce a bachelor program named “Try Out,” which is in development at the “ArtEZ Academy for Art and Design Zwolle,” as an application of the Endosymbiotic Development Model in art education, emphasizing social engagement, creative thinking, and question-making. The curriculum prioritizes students’ motivation and urgency, fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. The program’s structure emphasizes ongoing ‘exhibition performances,’ minors focusing on specific issues, and real-world applications in the form of field projects orsocial internships, all based on the urgencies and social engagement of the students themselves.

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