Akademie der Bildenden Künste Nürnberg campus

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Diplom Bildende Kunst (Freie Kunst) at Akademie der Bildenden Künste Nürnberg

Akademie der Bildenden Künste Nürnberg, Germany

Programme overview

The Diplom programme Bildende Kunst with a focus on Freie Kunst develops an independent artistic practice and position. Study takes place in one of thirteen artistic classes, each led by a professor, and is accompanied by art-related sciences and study workshops. Classes cover painting, sculpture, photography and networked materiality.

Study mode: full-time; Diplom; German-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester  |  Location: Nürnberg, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Intensive artistic practice in a class, complemented by courses in art history, art theory, cultural studies and the study workshops, with individual and class critiques and public exhibitions. The programme ends with the Diplom examination and the graduate exhibition.

Career pathways

Prepares for professional work as a freelance artist. Graduates with particular artistic success can be awarded the title Meisterschüler*in.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Allgemeine oder einschlägige fachgebundene Hochschulreife or a completed vocational training; exceptions possible for exceptional artistic talent shown in the aptitude test. Eight weeks of relevant practical work before study start (not required with a journeyman's certificate in a relevant trade). Application with motivation letter, CV, photo, certificates, digitised portfolio of at least 20 works and declaration of authorship, then a pre-selection and a ca. 10-minute oral aptitude exam. Non-German applicants need German B2. Apply 15 March to 15 April via the online portal; no Numerus clausus stated.

Intake: Wintersemester

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