Diplom Medienkunst (Diplom Bildende Kunst) at Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig

Programme overview

Diplom programme in fine art that treats all media as material for artistic work and critically examines image production in film, the internet and public space. Artistic research, critical thinking and experimentation with production and presentation formats are central. The degree is Diplom Bildende Kunst.

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years): 2-year foundation studies (Grundstudium) and 3-year main studies (Hauptstudium) | Study mode: full-time; Diplom; German-taught | Intake: Wintersemester | Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

A two-year Grundstudium followed by one of four specialist classes: Performative Art, Installation and Space, Artistic Practice and Research, or Expanded Cinema. Group work, projects, excursions and exhibitions form part of the interdisciplinary programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Evidence of artistic aptitude through an online portfolio of about 20 to 30 own works (Malerei/Grafik: analogue portfolio) and an entrance examination with practical tasks and an interview; Abitur or Fachabitur Gestaltung (Fachhochschulreife is not sufficient), submitted after the entrance examination is passed, or exceptionally proof of outstanding talent in the examination. Application deadline 1 February for the following winter semester. International applicants whose first language is not German need German proficiency (DSH, TestDaF TDN 3 in all parts, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, or equivalent). A pre-study internship is recommended but not required. Digital portfolio as a single PDF (maximum 25 MB) with a CV, work samples showing artistic development and a short motivation letter explaining the interest in media art.

Intake: Wintersemester

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years): 2-year foundation studies (Grundstudium) and 3-year main studies (Hauptstudi

Apply through the official page: https://www.hgb-leipzig.de/studium/bewerbung/

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