Valuable connections: a strong professional network is becoming increasingly vital. Important contacts are made already during training. Illustration: Julia Bruderer

David Schnee, what is Networking?

Networking literally involves a lot of work. But in a more playful sense, the term also lends Netzhdk, ZHdK’s alumni organization, its name. Here, networking is inseparably connected with artistic activity. Artistic training at ZHdK teaches creative cooperation, interaction, critical questioning and exchanging ideas. To ensure that all this continues after graduation, Netzhdk helps alumni to carry their network seamlessly into the real artistic (working) world.

A database of over 2200 ZHdK alumni showcases their profiles and talents. A mentoring programme (currently being set up) will provide alumni with topic-specific support, for example, financial, legal and business advice. Netzhdk also offers members continuing education and a range of concessions (for events, exhibitions, concerts, further education or room rental), making the organization what it aspires to be: a gradually consolidating and expanding network.

In this section, experts from around ZHdK briefly consider key terms and concepts in the arts and culture. The steadily expanding glossary is available online at: zett.zhdk.ch/what-is

David Schnee (alumni@netzhdk.ch)David Schnee is a member of the Netzhdk board and responsible for cooperation with the Department of Music at ZHdK. As a freelance violist, he has established a broad network ranging from contemporary music to classical, jazz, pop and film music.

ZHdK’s alumni organization Netzhdk , is one of the largest networks for the arts, design, and cultural education in Switzerland. Netzhdk hosts an online platform that enables ZHdK alumni from all creative disciplines to make their work visible and to network.

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