Dear readerA highly motivated team of lecturers is expecting you and does their utmost to help you grow. We can offer you a very solid education: Craftsmanship, expertise and knowledge will be brought to you in a well-balanced mix of theory and practice. At the same time, we leave you room for your own projects in which you can try out your unique- ness and prove it to the public. Our goal is your independence.The study of art and design is not an end in itself but a preparation for what will be coming afterwards. Therefore, the core competency is completed by the context studies.They allow you to practice on digi- tal tools as well as in German as applied culture or in the basics of economy of which you will become a part after finishing your degree course.We invite you to seize the unique chance that is given to you at our academy and in the cultural environment of Basel city. Benefit from our well-equipped studios and the fantastic numerical proportion of students and lecturers.Let yourself inspire from our ambience, your fellow students, our ex- perts in research and education, the fantastic collections and exhibi- tions at the museums in and around Basel and from Art Basel, the most important art fair worldwide. Benefit from the international contacts that you will make during your studies. And – last but not least – leave your fingerprints by introducing your creativity and per- sonality to the rhythm that moves our academy.With the best wishes for your studies,Prof. Peter Jezler Director of the Academy of Art and Design FHNW