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Master Public Art / Public Design at Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar

Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar, Germany

Programme overview

The specialised MA Public Art / Public Design supports the active participation of artistic and design strategies, methods and communication forms in present-day social processes and the exploration of future models in public space. The research-oriented course is largely based on project-bound practice, treating art, design and architecture as a social mandate.

Department: Public Art / Public Design  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany

What you will study

Project-based practical and aesthetic development work in the context of public space.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission requires a Bachelor or Diplom degree of at least 240 ECTS credits (applicants with fewer credits receive a bridging offer) and passing an aptitude test based on a portfolio and motivation letter with a project proposal. Deadlines: 31 May (winter semester) and 30 November (summer semester) via the SIM portal. Applicants with foreign certificates need adequate German language skills and pre-checking via uni-assist. Applicants submit a motivation letter with a theme proposal and a portfolio.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Apply through the official page: https://www.hbksaar.de/sim-bewerbungsportal

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