The Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design Information About Study Programmes
About the Academy The Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design (Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart), with a history extending back over 250 years, is one of the largest of its kind with University status in Germany. With 18 academic degree courses in four departments (Fine Arts, Architecture, Design, and Theories of Art-Conservation), it provides a broad spectrum of educational and research opportunities to approximately 850 students. Its 32 excellently equipped workshop facilities include metal, wood and plastic workshops, workshops for bronze casting and painting techniques as well as print, textile, glass and bookbinding workshops. Technical instructors are always on hand to support students in putting their ideas into practice. Students study in small classes under the intensive supervision of professors, academic staff and part-time lecturers. The Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design is entitled to confer degrees at doctoral and post-doctoral level. Students can achieve further qualifications in areas ranging from Architecture, Theories of Art, Art History and Media Theory to Art Education and Philosophy. The Academy also has an excellent infrastructure: Situated in a prime location on the Stuttgart Killesberg, it takes only a few minutes from Stuttgart central station to Stuttgart Killesberg (final stop) by public transport. It has a well-stocked, up-to-date library in the fields of art, stage set design, architecture, restoration, design and art history as well as a Wi-Fi network on campus, a student canteen and a kindergarten. Exchanges with partner universities around the world, and other international programmes, provide a multitude of opportunities for»outgoing«students from Stuttgart State Academy to study abroad, and for international»incoming«students from partner institutions and around the world to benefit from attending study courses at the Stuttgart State Academy. The Reinwaldhaus in Bodman near Lake Constance is available as a venue for class study trips. The Stuttgart Academy is committed to artistic innovation and sees itself as a testing ground for exemplary artistic work where research and teaching unite. This promotes the connection between works of art and design and theories of art and offers opportunities for cross-genre artistic activities. The Academy also contributes to contemporary aesthetic discourse by means of exhibitions, events and publications.
Bachelor and Master Degree Programmes Diploma Programmes Art Education Bachelor of Fine Arts: 8 semesters Master of Education: 4 semesters Work experience/other: Participation in teaching orientation test ( 60 para. 2 no. 6 of LHG (law governing universities in Baden-Württemberg)) and a two-week orientation work placement in a general academic secondary school or vocational school prior to beginning studies Architecture Work experience/other: Bachelor s degree: 3 months on-site work experience (wood, plastic, metal) Conservation of Paintings and Sculpture area of painting and sculpture prior to beginning studies Conservation of Archaeological, Ethnographic and Decorative Arts Objects area of archaeological, ethnographic and decorative arts objects prior to beginning studies Conservation of Works of Art on Paper, Archives and Library Materials area of works of art on paper, archives and library materials prior to beginning studies Conservation of Wall Paintings, Architectural Surfaces and Stone Polychromy area of wall paintings, architectural surfaces and stone polychromy prior to beginning studies Conservation of New Media and Digital Information Work experience/other: For details of how to apply, see: www.mediaconservation.abk-stuttgart.de Fine Arts Work experience/other: Applicants may be admitted without a university entrance qualification (German Abitur or equivalent) if they can demonstrate special aptitude and sufficient general education Fields of study: Sculpture, photography, graphics, glass design, installation art, ceramics, painting, performance art, Video art Stage and Costume Design Work experience/other: Applicants may be admitted without a university entrance qualification (German Abitur or equivalent) if they can demonstrate special aptitude and sufficient general education Communication Design Diploma: 9 semesters Work experience/other: Textile Design Work experience/other: Industrial Design Diploma: 9 semesters Work experience/other: 3 months metalworking; additional work experience in plastics processing and woodwork is recommended Department of Fine Arts / Intermedia Arts The Department of Fine Arts / Intermedia Arts is currently being restructured. At the time of printing, the status of the restructuring process and the exact details of the degrees that will be granted by the restructured department are yet to be clarified.
Admission Requirements The general requirement for admission is a general or subject-specific university entrance qualification or equivalent in addition to proof of artistic aptitude by passing the entrance examination. Applicants may be admitted to the Fine Arts or Stage and Costume Design study programmes without a general or subject-specific university entrance qualification if they can demonstrate special aptitude and sufficient general education. This can be demonstrated by successfully completing an aptitude test. The admission procedure consists of the following two components: 1. Preselection based on evaluation of application portfolio submitted by applicant 2. entrance examination including a) Practical examination b) Oral examination Special rules apply to the bachelor s and master s degrees in conservation and restoration. We strongly recommend that you consult the relevant department before applying. For more information, see: www.abk-stuttgart.de Note: Offers of admission to the Stuttgart State Academy remain open for two years following successful completion of the entrance examination. Applicants are required to contact the Office of Student Affairs regarding formal acceptance of an offer. Instructions for international applicants: International applicants are required to submit their certified supporting documents to the Academy at least four weeks before the application deadline. All original documents must be accompanied by a certified German translation. Applications can only be accepted following receipt of written confirmation. Applicants who are not German citizens in the sense of Article 116 of the German Basic Law must also provide evidence that they have sufficient command of the German language. The department secretaries will also be happy to assist you further: Art Andrea Rudloff T +49 (0)711 28440-162 andrea.rudloff@abk-stuttgart.de Architecture A. Bahn T +49 (0)711 28440-203 arcdesign@abk-stuttgart.de Design Katrin Häußler T +49 (0)711 28440-247 katrin.haeussler@abk-stuttgart.de Theories of Art-Conservation Susanne Krause (Mon Thurs mornings) T +49 (0)711 28440-260 restaurierung@abk-stuttgart.de Application Procedures and Dates For information about application procedures and dates, see: www.abk-stuttgart.de The Department for Study and Examination Affairs is also on hand to provide general advice including advice about application and admission procedures: Office of Student Affairs Rita Afani T +49 (0)711 28440-107 rita.afani@abk-stuttgart.de Philipp Rummel T +49 (0)711 28440-106 philipp.rummel@abk-stuttgart.de
AdDress Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart Am Weißenhof 1 70191 Stuttgart Germany T +49 (0)711 28440-0 info@abk-stuttgart.de www.abk-stuttgart.de www.facebook.com/kunstakademiestuttgart How to Find Us By public transport U5 from Stuttgart central station Killesberg stop Bus 44 from Stuttgart central station Kunstakademie stop Bus 43 from Rotebühlplatz (city centre) Killesberg stop Bus 57 from Pragsattel Killesberg stop Design concept Anja Haas Photos Nadine Bracht, Benedikt Eisenhardt, Martin Lutz Map Simon Braun Version September 2014