Digital creators of the future

Digital design and development (Devine) is a unique 3-year bachelor's programme at KASK Conservatory school of arts of HOGENT and Howest in Kortrijk (Belgium).

At Devine you will be trained to use your design, development, and research skills to create near- and far-future online experiences. The curriculum of Devine is based on these 3 up-to-date industry-proven skills.

This programme is available in Dutch and English.

Digital Design

Digital design reveals topics ranging from visual design, where you acquaint yourself with branding iconography and typography, all the way to motion graphics, where your animations set everything in motion.

Creative Development

The beauty of being a Deviner is that you have every skill you need to work on a project from start to finish.

You have the perfect balance of skills to design and code your ideas.

UX Research

People love digital products that love people. Creating digital products that are valuable to the end user is essential.

That's why we continue to check the user experience to study the problems and behaviors we perceive around us. 

In the digital area Devine is the go-to for top talent people. Once you graduate you can immediately start as an Experience Designer/ Front-end Developer/ Interaction Designer/ Motion Designer/ Full Stack Developer/ Mobile Developer or shortly put: a Deviner.

 

Devine Showreel 2022
Expert Digital Design
Major
Expert Digital Design

Minor with a focus on digital design within the Bachelor of Digital Design & Development

Expert Creative Technology
Major
Expert Creative Technology

Minor with a focus on development within the Bachelor of Digital Design & Development

 Expert UX Research
Major
Expert UX Research

Minor with a focus on user experience within the Bachelor of Digital Design & Development

Class schedule

Your class schedule

Every week you will have between 20 and 24 hours of lessons, 20% of which are online. Your lesson hours are scheduled to be as complimentary as possible. Below you can view a sample schedule. 

A mix of theoretical and (a lot of) practical 

Theoretical lessons, on campus and online, alternate with laboratory sessions on campus. So you put theory to immediate practice while doing assignments and integrative projects that you work on independently or in groups.

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First year

From your comfort zone to your uncomfort zone. This is how we challenge you to come up with the most creative concepts tailored to your target audience.

You will learn how to package your own style and design unique and stunning visual creations. Finally, you will bring it all to life with spiky code and deliver a unique experience to every user.

Second year

Smartwatch, smartphone, desktop, LED wall or even a building as a canvas? No challenge too great to showcase your digital creations that you now enhance with motion graphics. You will go on exchange with students from Rotterdam. This will give your study a unique international dimension.

Third year

In your final year, you choose your own focus and go all out for challenging projects. You will work for real clients such as Studio Brussel, Volkswagen, Smile Safari, ..... You complete your study with an exciting internship at home or abroad, which may be your first work experience.

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Ready for the exciting world of digital communication

As a Devine graduate, you will step directly into the exciting world of digital communication at web agencies, event organisers, creative studios, motion studios or content marketing companies. 

Whether you specialised in digital design, creative technologies or UX research, you will be able to start working immediately as a graphic designer, UI/UX designer, motion designer, digital storyteller, front-end developer, creative coder, service designer, mobile developer or in any number of other positions where your future-proof skills will bring added value.

96% immediate employment rate

No less than 96% of our alumni find work at home or abroad immediately after graduating. More than 80% are offered a contract at the site of their internship.

Deviners in the digital age are guaranteed to find a job.

In the sector, Howest's Devine programme is the go-to for top talent.

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How to apply as an incoming international student

All information on nominations, applications and tutions can be found here.

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Strengths of the programme

200% job security

Devine is the reference in the industry. After your education, jobs are readily available both domestically and abroad, at large and small agencies, as a designer, developer, or UX expert.

96% of students can start working immediately. 100% of alumni work within the industry. The future looks Devine!

Focus on digital experience

From all the keywords within Devine - design, storytelling, branding, motion graphics, immersive experience, creative coding, problem solving, user journeys, creative thinking - 'digital' is the most important.

Choose Dutch or English.

Devine can be followed in both Dutch and English. If you choose the English-language training, you will find yourself in a lively and enriching mix of international students from all corners of the world. Today, you can already find graduated Deviners in Iceland, Norway, Hong Kong, Greece, Canada, or Italy.

Interesting internship

In the final semester, you only do an internship at a company of your choice. This is the highlight of your education. The offerings include Studio Brussel, Tomorrowland, Volkswagen, Apple... Many Deviners go to foreign destinations such as New York, London, Berlin, or Milan. More than 80% of the students are offered a permanent contract during the internship.

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Enlisting

You can now register online. After finishing your registration, you will receive an email with all the information required for your definitive registration. Reserve your spot at Howest now!

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Over the past few years, Howest has built a strong quality culture.

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Have you decided? We look forward to welcoming you to our Howest community! 
You can find all information about registering via the link below.

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FAQ

If you don't find what you're looking for or have a specific question about this program, please feel free to contact us. We are available every weekday from 9am to 5pm. Direct other questions to this contact person:

Klaus Delanghe
Klaus Delanghe

Academic Director

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Klaus Delanghe
Klaus Delanghe

Academic Director

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In the case you buy a laptop through Howest, you can look here which laptop is recomended by your course. In the case you already own a laptop or wish to buy a new one yourself, it needs to qualify to the same specifications.

Would you like to study abroad for a semester? Or are you interested in an international internship? You can! You will discover all the opportunities to go abroad within Howest on this page. During your studies, we will work together to make your international adventure a reality!

The screening process takes time since several departments are involved. We advise you to start the online application procedure as soon as possible. 

  • June 26th 2020 for students who will need to apply for a visa in order to study in Belgium. 
  • September 7th 2020 for EU citizens and other applicants who don't need a visa. 

Devine is a specialised programme which consists of approximately 350 students. The classes are consciously made up of a small amount of students, which ensures a personalised follow-up and a “familial” atmosphere for the students. Class sessions range from one-on-one coaching with the lectors to 35-50 student workshops. 

There are over 200 international students currently studying in Kortrijk at our campus so you will fit right in with this vibrant international community. We regularly organize events and workshops and there is a central meeting point on campus where international student can hang out. 

The academic year officially starts on September 14th. Before the start of the academic year, the international students are invited to the orientation week. In 2020 the orientation week kicks off on the 7th of september. Attending the orientation week will allow you to familiarize yourself with the campus, socialise with other internationals during Dutch lessons and take care of practical arrangements. That way you are off to a flying start. 

Yes you can. You can study and complete the bachelor degree Devine in 3 years via our new English track

Sure! Check out all of our showreels. All visuals made by our amazing students!

EU students can spend one semester studying at our school through the Erasmus+ programme. Check with your own international coordinator to see if a Learning Agreement exists between Devine and your host institution. If so, you can immediately register and begin your application. 

When coming for an exchange semester you can choose between 3 different tracks: 

  1. Digital Design
  2. UX Research
  3. Creative Technology