Focuses of this course of study

Work that spans a number of materials and genres is the norm here – positioned in the spectrum that ranges from painting, graphics, glass sculpture, installation and other means of creating and communicating “images of an idea”. Themes include consideration of spaces, building elements and exhibitions: art and context.

Prerequisites

General qualification for university entrance, and artistic suitability. No specialist prior technical and craft skills are required. Exceptions: The general qualification for university entrance can be waived in cases of exceptional talent combined with professional experience.

Degree

‘Diplom’ degree in Fine Arts

Teaching concept

The starting point for work in this area is the attempt to answer the complex question concerning the individual and societal purpose, the ‘why’ of artistic work, alongside the search for the motivation behind artistic personalities. These are always connected with their means of implementation to form a ‘language’, with the ‘how’ of artistic work. This implementation may be linked with glass as a material, but is also open to other media. Experimental works that also span other materials and genres are the main premises here. This education includes distribution mechanisms and areas of application of art and concentrates on practical experience with the medium of exhibition, artistic confrontation with old and new architecture, and activity in the public domain in the broadest possible sense.

Prerequisites

General qualification for university entrance, and artistic suitability. No specialist prior technical and craft skills are required. Exceptions: The general qualification for university entrance can be waived in cases of exceptional talent combined with professional experience.

Study Information Day

The university holds a Study Information Day in January every year for applicants. General information on the university is provided, and the various disciplines showcase themselves. You will be able to talk to students and to assistants. The precise date is announced on our website by mid-December at the latest.

Annual exhibition

The traditional summer festival, which includes the annual exhibition, is held every year in July at Burg Giebichenstein. The university opens up its studios, seminar facilities and workshops to all who are curious about the fresh ideas, objects and pieces of art that have been created in the various art and design disciplines at the state of Saxony-Anhalt's art university. You are cordially invited to come along!

Contact person at the university

Office for Student and Academic Affairs
Monika Müller
T +49 (0)345-7751 532
F +49 (0)345-7751 517
E-Mail: ed.ellah-grub@ofniduts