Required DocumentsInternational degree-seeking students are asked to contact the General Student Advisory Service for the admission procedure. Please contact the person at this office who is responsible for the degree programme you are interested in. Application Documents: Curriculum vitae Letter of Motivation Officially certified copies of school leaving certificates and degrees Certificate of registration from a German health insurance provider 2 passport photos Foreign applicants require proof of sufficient German language skills (TestDaF, DSH or an equivalent certificate) Portfolio For assessment of your artistic aptitude, please submit an art portfolio. The following requirements apply: At least 20 works that have been completed within the last 2 years Painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and video (photos and video should make up max. 25% of the portfolio) Maximum portfolio size A1 Photographic documentation of large-format pictures, paintings/drawings on canvas and sculptures. Photo format 20x30cm. Three-dimensional works photographed from three sides. All works should be labelled on the back: applicant’s name, title of work, technique, size and date Portfolio should be organised by topic, technique or artistic development The portfolio may be collected at admissions weekend in June of the application year, at the Secretary’s Office, or returned by post (subject to a fee). Evaluation Criteria: Self-expression, originality and personal artistic themes. Range of artistic abilities, especially in painting and drawing. Dealing with pictorial elements (material and form). Attention to detail and thorough execution of pictures.
