Degree Profile
Course Details
The study of art consists of the following areas:
- artistic practice,
- art history/art theory,
- art education and mediation.
These make it possible to test, analyse and communicate aesthetic-artistic forms of perception, thinking and expression from different perspectives.
Artistic practice
In their art studies, they acquire creative and reflective skills, develop their own ideas and concepts and implement them with different artistic techniques.
Art History
In the study of art history, fundamental methods of interpretation and essential art epochs are presented in a coherent manner. You will get to know the stylistic and iconographic characteristics of the art epochs and periods and discover the intellectual and social historical background.
Art education and art mediation
The area of art education and art mediation provides an insight into the connections between art and education with reference to different professional fields. In the field of art, an open concept of art is conveyed and the experimental process is encouraged. Discourses on the connection between art and society are stimulated.
Further information on the fields:
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Job & Career Perspectives
Our graduates are active in these professional fields:
- teaching art education at primary and regular school (provided that a Master's degree related to teaching profession has been completed),
- in social and cultural fields of work (if you are completing a Master's degree course with an artistic, art scientific, art educational or art mediating orientation)
Art in Detail
Structure of the study programme
The bachelor's degree course at the University of Erfurt comprises a major and a minor subject (two-subject bachelor's degree) as well as the fundamental course of study. It aims to impart specialist content and occupational field orientation as well as interdisciplinary skills. The standard period of study is six semesters.
Orientation Phase (First Year)
- Artistic occupational field
- Art history/art theory up to about 1800: style and terminology/interpretation exercises
- Art history/art theory from ca. 1800: Theories and methods/interpretation exercises
- Artistic practice: painting, drawing, print sculpture, video, sculpture
Qualification Phase (Second/Third Year)
- Basics of art education and art mediation
- History of art: specialisation
- Artistic practice
Two-Subject-Bachelor
The major and minor subjects differ in terms of the content and scope of the course. In the major subject a Bachelor thesis is written.
Possible combinations
At the University of Erfurt, you will study a major and a minor subject (two-subject bachelor) in the bachelor's program. You may have to observe combination rules.
Combination rule:
- Art can be combined with all fields of study.
Online-Tool Studimat
The STUDIMAT supports you in combining the major with the minor subject. Try it out now!
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Study abroad
A semester abroad in an English speaking country is strongly recommended. The International Office will be happy to assist you in organizing your stay abroad.
Internships
Internships during studies
- Interdisciplinary Internship for Vocational Field
- career-oriented internship within the context of the module "artistic occupational field
Further internships for students with the professional goal of becoming teachers:
- two school type-related school internships in the Bachelor program
Study teaching profession
Information about study teaching profession
Teacher training takes place in the Bachelor-Master study system. The degree is equivalent to the 1st state examination. Following the Master's program, you will complete the preparatory service, which concludes with the 2nd state examination.
study teaching at the University of Erfurt
Relevance for teacher training
If you follow a master's degree course in teaching, you will acquire the teaching qualification for the subject Art at the following schools:
- Primary schools
- Secondary Schools
Studying to become a primary school teacher
- Combination of the major subject Primary and Elementary Education with the minor subject Art
Download Flyer "Studying to become a primary school teacher" (in German)
Studying to become a secondary school teacher
- Combination of Art with minor subject (relevant to the teaching profession)
Download Flyer "Studying to become a secondary school teacher" (in German)
Admissions qualification
Studying with Abitur
- general qualification for university entrance or the subject-related higher education entrance qualification or a comparable previous education
General information on the admission requirements (study without Abitur):
www.uni-erfurt.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-zulassung-einschreibung
Aptitude test
- successful participation in the aptitude test of Art
Language requirements
Language requirements during studies
- German: Upon application, international applicants must prove German language skills at level B1.
Language Centre
The Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum) offers around 140 language courses per semester in 16 modern and ancient (foreign) languages. It supports you in acquiring and deepening your language skills.
www.uni-erfurt.de/sprachenzentrum
International applicants
International applicants whose native language is not German must provide proof of sufficient German language skills (level B1) upon application.
Information on required German language skills and the German language test for university admission (DSH):
No admission limitation (without nc)
Without admission limitation (without NC)
At present, no admission limitation (without numerus clausus) is expected.
Master Programmes
After the Bachelor at the University of Erfurt
Master of Education Primary Schools
Open Day & Discovery Days
Open Day
Numerous information and advisory services offer you the opportunity to see the study and living conditions in Erfurt for yourself at the open day. Get to know the green campus and the beautiful old town centre on guided tours. Information on the program: Open Day
Discovery Days
The discovery days at the University of Erfurt mean experiencing "studying up close". Within a week (on as many days as you like) you can attend selected courses (lectures or seminars) and get a taste of campus life. Information and program: Discovery Days
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Art aptitude test
Application
The major and minor subject in Art is admission-free (without NC), but a successful participation in the aptitude test is required for application.
Application for the two-subject Bachelor's degree:
If you wish to combine Art with an admission-free program (without NC), you can enrol directly from May 1 to September 15. Please enclose a copy of the aptitude certificate with your application for enrollment/registration.
If you wish to combine Art with an admission-restricted program (with NC), please apply from May 1 to July 15 via the following link. The letter of aptitude does not have to be enclosed with the application. After receiving an admission, please accept the place of study in due time. The letter of aptitude can be submitted subsequently if necessary.
For international students
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