Focuses of this course of study
The Product Design and Design of Porcelain, Ceramics and Glass discipline offers unique and varied training with porcelain, ceramic and glass materials. The subjects covered in this project-oriented course of study are: eating and drinking, living, hotels, gastronomy, bathrooms, gardens. Complex studies on architecture-related and barrier-free design will also be initiated. Working at the interface between design, craftwork and technology, we attempt to combine traditional craft skills, new technologies, low-tech and high-tech, conventional materials and new high-performance materials. The content of the projects is increasingly characterised by new areas of application for traditional silica-based materials and by experimental design studies with new materials.
Aim of the course
This discipline offers prospective students a broad range of opportunities and skills, including excellent networks and contacts in the sector. Operating between the poles of the disciplines of design and applied art, and between mass products, studio collections and one-off craft pieces, students will acquire varied design skills and specific technical expertise. This will give them the ability to develop their own new paths in their careers in a creative manner. During studies, the ability to explore the future potential of conventional silica-based materials in a playful, experimental manner with a high degree of sensibility and technical skill will develop in parallel with the students’ basic skills as product or studio designers. This research approach can be continued in a more advanced manner in the follow-on master’s course.
Course of study and teaching content
The Product Design / Ceramic and Glass Design field of study in the Industrial Design degree programme offers a staggered range of courses in the Bachelor's (BA) and Master's (MA) areas. The basis is the 8-semester BA Industrial Design: Product Design / Ceramic and Glass Design. As is typical for Halle, all design students complete a common foundation year, followed by specialisation in the chosen fields of study. The silicate materials are then systematically experienced and explored in methodical design exercises and in subsequent complex design projects. Related scientific teaching modules also accompany the specialised project work (technology courses, workshop workshops, specialist design history, start-up seminars, etc.). The lecturers are outstanding, recognised experts from business and research. Projects are regularly offered in practical partnerships with renowned companies, and students also benefit from the lively excursion and exhibition programme.An excellent network of international partner universities (semesters abroad are possible) complements the programme.Project and modelling work is carried out in our own workshops (plaster modelling studio, ceramics laboratory) and the central university workshops. The realisation is made possible internally in the Fine Ceramics Work Centre. The regular glass projects are realised in collaboration with external partners (Glashütte Harzkristall Derenburg, Farbglashütte Lauscha, Studio Peter Kuchinke, Studio im Museumsdorf Glashütte/ Baruth, etc.). Following the BA programme, a 1-year Master's programme can be completed consecutively.
Prerequisites
General qualification for university entrance, and artistic suitability. Six-month pre-university practical experience period in a relevant area as a minimum. Exceptions: The general qualification for university entrance can be waived in cases of exceptional talent combined with professional experience.
Occupational field
Examples of typical careers of graduates:
Product designers for industry as salaried employees or freelancers
- Dipl. Des. Barbara Schmidt, Kahla Thüringen Porzellan GmbH
- Dipl. Des. Heike Philipp, BHS Tabletop AGDipl. Des. Cerim Manovi, Lego Group
- Dipl. Des. Henrike Stein, Villeroy & Boch AG
- Dipl. Des. Ursula Dendorfer, KPM Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin GmbH
- MA Jennifer Dengler, Steuler-Fliesen GmbH
- Dipl. Des. Romi Bohnenberg , ASA-Selection GmbH
- MA Claudia Bischoff, Eschenbach Porzellan Group / Triptis Porzellan
- MA Linda Prüfer, Porzellanmanufaktur Fürstenberg GmbH
Studio designers in their own studios, production and sales of limited series and one-off products
- Dipl. Des. Susan Heise, www.susanheise-porzellan.de
- Dipl. Des. Johanna Hitzler, www.johannahitzler-porzellan.de
- Dipl. Des. Susan Liebold, GLASWERK, www.glaswerk-design.de
- Dipl. Des. Claudia Biehne, www.biehne-porzellan.de
- Dipl. Des. Jessica Dolny, www.edelweiss-porzellan.de
- Dipl. Des. Karin Sehnert, www.karin-sehnert.de
- Dipl. Des. Yvonne Penter, www.pennyvertone.de
- MA Daniela Abendroth, www.abendroth-porzellan.de
- Dipl Des. Christina Salzwedel, Elke Pfeifer, MA Mira Möbius, Zum.Weissen.Gold
Teaching positions
- Dipl. Des. Knut Michalk, Fachlehrer Porzellandesign, Hochschule Niederrhein Krefeld
- Dipl. Des. Yvonne Hoelderle, Fachlehrerin, Staatliche Fachschule für Produktdesign Selb
- Dipl. Des. Claudia Zachow, Dipl. Des. Sylvia Kögler, Dipl. Des. Kathrin Geißler, BBI – Akademie für berufliche Bildung gGmbH
- Dipl. Des. Steffi Auffenbauer, Dozentin, Kompetenzzentrum „Gestalter im Handwerk“
- Dipl. Des. Claudia Zachow, Gastprofessorin UdK Berlin
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
