The Textile Arts study programme comprises 10 semesters and is divided into a two-year foundation course followed by a main course. The basic programme focuses on the development of creative expression and the acquisition of technical and artistic skills. Another focus is on the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and discourse with and about contemporary art.

Regular individual and group discussions about the students' own artistic work are an important part of the class work. The search for, development and consolidation of one's own artistic language is the goal and runs through the entire programme.

Our textile workshops offer looms, a tufting machine, embroidery machines and a dyeing workshop. The experts on site also offer the opportunity to learn historical techniques and translate them into contemporary art where necessary. Nevertheless, the choice of materials in the class is free and is not limited to textile techniques. Rather, the medium should be determined by the idea. In this way, conceptual and processual work go hand in hand.

The artistic spectrum of the class ranges from painting, textile works in two- and three-dimensional space, objects and installations to performances and video art.

Undergraduate and postgraduate studies

Individual consultations with Prof. Caroline Achaintre

Group presentations by each class member: Once a semester, a completed artistic work is presented to the class and discussed as a group.

Workshops, consultations and talks with invited guests.

Regular visits to exhibitions.

Class plenary

Monthly during the studio week

Prerequisites

General higher education entrance qualification and artistic aptitude. No previous technical or craft knowledge required. Exceptional cases: In the case of outstanding talent in conjunction with professional experience, the general higher education entrance qualification may be waived.

Degree

Diplom degree in Fine Arts

• Postgraduate studies

• Postgraduate Studies
  ’Meisterschüler*innen' course 

• university and examination regulations

• Study-relevant legal bases

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 
  academic affairs
  T +49 (0)345-7751 532
  F +49 (0)345-7751 517
  ed.ellah-grub@ofniduts

• 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
  Application