Artist Diploma Physical Theatre at Folkwang University of the Arts

Programme overview

Programme founded in 1965 and the only state-run training for physical theatre performers in the German-speaking world. It trains theatre makers who create their own pieces, building on comprehensive training of body, voice and speech, and play.

Faculty: Theatre | Duration: 8 semesters (4 years), 300 ECTS | Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Artist Diploma (Diplom-level) | Intake: Summer semester (April) | Location: Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Training in body, voice/speech and acting with curricular links to the acting and directing programmes and projects with dance and music.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for the independent scene, their own projects or established theatre.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur or recognised equivalent; waivable for exceptional artistic talent if at least the Mittlerer Schulabschluss is held, per the framework aptitude-test regulations). Pass the Folkwang aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung). Applicants without a German school qualification must show German at level A2 (CEFR) at enrolment. Application deadline 15 November for the following summer semester; EUR 50 application fee.

Intake: Summer semester (April)

Duration: 8 semesters (4 years), 300 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.folkwang-uni.de/home/theater/studiengaenge/physical-theatre/basisinfos-bewerbung

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