Diplom Kunsttechnologie, Konservierung und Restaurierung von Kunst- und Kulturgut at Hochschule für Bildende Künste Dresden

Five-year Diplom programme in art technology, conservation and restoration, established in 1974. It leads directly to the Diplom, which is equivalent to a master's degree, and combines scientific analysis with practical conservation work on original artworks.

Faculty: Fakultät II  |  Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Diplom (equivalent to master's level)  |  Intake: Wintersemester (October)  |  Location: Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Core subjects are conservation science and art technology, with natural-science and art-history foundations. Three specialist classes are offered: wall painting and architectural colour schemes, painting on mobile supports, and sculpture and interior furnishings. External placements, summer schools and studio work on original artworks support the course.

Career pathways

Graduates work in museums, heritage conservation and as freelancers, in Germany and internationally.

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