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Diplom Freie Kunst (Malerei/Grafik, Bildhauerei) at Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Karlsruhe

Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Karlsruhe, Germany

Programme overview

The Diplom programme in Freie Kunst (fine art) centres on artistic practice in the specialisations Malerei/Grafik (painting/graphics) or Bildhauerei (sculpture). Study focuses on intensive work in the studio with a professor's class, with the aim of developing a personal visual language.

Department: Freie Kunst  |  Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Diplom  |  Location: Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Studio work in the class, art-historical and art-philosophical seminars and lecture series, and courses in the artistic-technical workshops. The Diplom examination consists of the presentation of the diploma work, a review of the body of work with questioning, and a theory examination.

Career pathways

Graduates move into independent artistic practice, supported by the Akademie's professionalisation offers; an optional Meisterschüler*innen year can follow the Diplom.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Higher-education entrance qualification plus a passed artistic aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung). Application documents: motivation letter (max. 2 A4 pages), digital work samples (PDF max. 10 MB); proof of German language skills if the entrance qualification was gained outside Germany or Austria; CV and proof of prior studies, internships or training where applicable. Apply via the Akademie's application portal.

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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