Fine Arts (Diploma)
The aim of the course is the development and testing of an artistically independent practice. The focus is on engaging with the professor and fellow students within the chosen artistic class. At the end of their studies, graduates are able to adopt and represent their own artistic position and to participate in the international discourse in a theoretically reflective manner. This opens up artistic career fields for graduates. If the diploma examination is passed, the academic degree “Diplom” is awarded, indicating the subject area (fine arts). An application is always possible in the winter semester. You can find more detailed information under “Study – Application”.
Please note that the main language of teaching is German.
Overview of the degree program and its admission requirements
The complete version of the Fine Arts study and examination regulations from October 4, 2018 as well as the qualification regulations can be found under “Statutes & Regulations”.
You can find all examination dates under “Study Organisation - Calendar & important dates”.
Sculpture
Klasse Prof. Gerry Bibby
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Sculpture
Klasse ehem. Prof. Alexandra Bircken
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Bildhauerei
Class of Prof. Olaf Nicolai
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Sculpture
Class of Prof. Herrmann Pitz
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Sculpture
Klasse Prof. Florian Pumhösl
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Sculpture
Klasse Prof. Nicole Wermers
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Sculpture (Ceramics and Glass)
Scenography and Stage Costume Design
Klasse ehem. Prof. Katrin Brack
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Bühnenbild und -kostüm
Photography
Class of Prof. Armin Linke
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Photography
Painting and Graphics
Klasse Prof. Anke Doberauer
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Malerei und Grafik
Klasse ehem. Prof. Pia Fries
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Malerei und Grafik
Klasse Prof. Gregor Hildebrandt
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Painting and Graphics
Klasse ehem. Prof. Karin Kneffel
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Painting and Graphics
Class of Prof. Peter Kogler
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Graphics
Klasse Prof. Schirin Kretschmann
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Painting and Graphics
Klasse Prof. Eggerer
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Malerei und Grafik
Klasse Prof. Pamela Rosenkranz
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Painting and Graphics
Generative Media and Installation
Klasse Prof. Hito Steyerl
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Generative Media and Installation
Media Art, generative image design, machine learning-supported image processes, interactive installation
Prof. Hito Steyerl
Dr. Francis Hunger
Room: E.O3.26
The Emergent Digital Media class experiments with recent forms of image and sound generation using Machine Learning-based processes or 3D simulations. We work with game engines, video mixers and generative image processes.
One focus is the critical questioning of one’s own resources and a theoretical foundation of one’s own media use. Based in media theory, we investigate the political economy of digital media, their function as instruments of surveillance and propaganda, and their possible sustainable use with regard to their energy and raw material consumption, e.g. through the consistent avoidance of proprietary stacks and infrastructures.
Further information at https://generativemedia.net
Contact
Francis Hunger, researcher & teaching, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Application
For questions please contact Francis Hunger: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Unfortunately, we do not offer individual consultations beyond the official portfolio consultation appointments, as there are too many requests and we want to concentrate on working with the students in the class.
During the next semester we welcome you as guest student, a change of degree within AdBK (‚Studiengangswechsel‘), or Erasmus incoming students.
Regular student applications for 9-semester diploma studies are limited to the winter semester starting in October, information below.
Portfolio
1. Cover letter/statement max 1 page A4 (i.e. Why do you want to study in this specific class? What will you contribute to the class?)
2. A4 Portfolio (10-15 images of work, optionally with 2-sentences description, for videos please include clickable online link e.g. on Vimeo)
3. Tabular CV
4. One unified PDF file A4, no larger than 8 MB, with the file name according to the following pattern: Last Name_First Name_Application_EmergentDigitalMedia.pdf
Winter Semester 2024/25
October 15, 2024 – February 7, 2025
Diploma studies
9 semesters
Please inform yourself about the eligibility requirements on our website https://generativemedia.net/information-for-students/ (section ‚Candidates‘).
Send the PDF portfolio for the portfolio consultation appointment (strongly recommended) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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(subject „Mappenberatung“): No later than April 2
Based on the submitted portfolio, you will receive recommendations for participation in the further procedure
If you apply: Send the printed A4 portfolio and application form by post to the university: deadline for postal delivery: May 15. Please read the information on the procedure (https://www.adbk.de/de/studium/bewerbung/2806-analoge-bewerbung.html) and use the application portal (‚Bewerbungsportal‘), where you also find the application form.
Approximately 4–8 weeks after submission you will receive a reply from the AdBK Student Administration Office. We kindly ask you to refrain from contacting us beforehand.
Guest student
up to 2 Semesters
Deadline: June 30, 2024
Please inform yourself about the eligibility requirements on our website (section on candidates)
Please send the PDF portfolio to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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(subject line: „Gasthörer*in“) in good time so that it can be viewed by Prof. Steyerl. Read this page and also send the form „Antrag auf Gaststudium“ as PDF: https://www.adbk.de/en/studium/organisatorisches/3427-guest-studies.html
If you are accepted, you will receive the signed form back and forward it digitally to the student’s office This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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by the deadline at the latest. Please also note the further procedure (tuition fees) as described under the link above
Change of class (within AdBK Freie Kunst) – Klassenwechsel
Deadline: June 30, 2024
Please inform yourself about the eligibility requirements on our website (section on candidates)
Please send the PDF portfolio to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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in good time (subject line: „Change of study/Klassenwechsel“) so that it can be viewed by Prof. Steyerl. Together with the portfolio please also send the form „Antrag auf Klassenwechsel“ as PDF: https://www.adbk.de/de/component/phocadownload/category/1-studium.html?download=320:antrag-klassenwechsel
Based on the portfolio, we invite you to a short interview (via Zoom).
If accepted, you will receive the signed form back and forward it digitally to the Student Administration Office This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Incoming ERASMUS
Please follow the procedure as described here: https://www.adbk.de/de/international/incoming/3251-global-exchange-incoming.html (Portfolio as described above)
Generelly we accept Erasmus exchange students, but places are very limited. Our working language in class is international English. Additional courses, such as in the theory department usually get taught in German.
New Media
Klasse Prof. Julian Rosefeldt
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New Media
Performance
Klasse Prof. Alexandra Pirici
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Performance
Jewellery and Hollowware
Klasse Prof. Karen Pontoppidan
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Schmuck und Gerät
Sound und Experiment
Prof. Florian Hecker
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Sound and Experiment (Bayerisches Spitzenprofessurenprogramm)
Contextual Practice
Prof. Dr. Nicolas Cheng
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Contextual Practice
Künstlerisches Schreiben und Forschen
Prof. Dr. Anke Dyes
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Artistic Writing and Research