Study programme

Painting

Part of the 'Diplom' course Painting/Graphics in the Art Faculty

The study of painting at the BURG focuses on fundamental painterly issues - the primary goal is to acquire artistic expression that supports the formulation of an independent aesthetic position. The ability to critically reflect on one's own work and to classify it within the current art scene is deepened by the intensive examination of traditional, but also and above all contemporary art production. In doing so, the view for a suitable form of presentation is sharpened and cross-media discussions are encouraged. Numerous activities and initiatives at the BURG are aimed at laying a good foundation for later work as a freelance artist.

 

Focuses of this course of study

The development of students’ individual artistic positions is the primary focus of the course of study in Painting. Multi-disciplinary elements with other areas (e.g. Space or Music) are both possible and desired here.

Brief information

  • Discipline within the Painting/Graphics course
  • Focuses on abstract, experimental and conceptual painting
  • General and subject-specific foundation course
  • Free individual work during main study period, individual artistic instruction

Prerequisites

General qualification for university entrance, and artistic suitability. No specialist prior technical and craft skills are required. Exceptions: The general qualification for university entrance can be waived in cases of exceptional talent combined with professional experience.

Degree

Diplom degree in Fine Arts

Courses

Workshops and excursions by announcement

All students of Painting have their own studio workplace in the ‘Hermes’ building.

The studios of the students and teaching staff are located in the ‘Hermes’ building on Dessauer Straße, an old refurbished factory building which provides around 700 square metres of floorspace for the Painting discipline on the 3rd floor. The workshop for painting technique in the same building is also available for use.

Prerequisites

General qualification for university entrance, and artistic suitability. No specialist prior technical and craft skills are required. Exceptions: The general qualification for university entrance can be waived in cases of exceptional talent combined with professional experience.

Study Information Day

The university holds a Study Information Day in January every year for applicants. General information on the university is provided, and the various disciplines showcase themselves. You will be able to talk to students and to assistants. The precise date is announced on our website by mid-December at the latest.

Annual exhibition

The traditional summer festival, which includes the annual exhibition, is held every year in July at Burg Giebichenstein. The university opens up its studios, seminar facilities and workshops to all who are curious about the fresh ideas, objects and pieces of art that have been created in the various art and design disciplines at the state of Saxony-Anhalt's art university. You are cordially invited to come along!

  • CONTACT UNIVERSITY

  • Office for students and 
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    T +49 (0)345-7751 532
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  • degree

  • Diplom degree in Fine Arts
  • Start of study

  • Winter semester, new students 
    per year: 2-6
  • STANDARD PERIOD OF STUDY

  • Basic study programme: 4 semesters,
    Main study programme: 6 semesters (including diploma thesis)
    Diploma thesis: written and practical work, diploma colloquium
  • tuition

  • tuition-free
  • Application

  • Information for prospective students
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