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Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln
Master German Arts & Design

Kunstwissenschaft mit erweitertem MaterialbegriffArt Studies with Expanded Material Concepts

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln Cologne · North Rhine-Westphalia

About the Program

The course 'Art Science with an Extended Concept of Material' focuses on examining the handling of material in art as a central subject of art history, particularly in relation to form questions. The program explores transformation processes in exhibition spaces that have recently become the subject of artistic procedures, accompanied by philosophical reflections in the context of the so-called 'Material Turn'. The course emphasizes an expanded concept of material that challenges both heterogeneous materiality interacting in the artistic process and includes human and non-human agents, formulating a concept of materiality in post-medial environments in the context of displays and dispositives. The focus is on artistic processes with performative and feminist material approaches, both the activities of a production process and the receptive experience as common social forms of action. The research field investigates these processes as affiliations of materiality and focuses on aspects of collaboration, collective, feminist, and queer artistic agency.
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The course 'Art Science with an Extended Concept of Material' focuses on examining the handling of material in art as a central subject of art history, particularly in relation to form questions. The program explores transformation processes in exhibition spaces that have recently become the subject of artistic procedures, accompanied by philosophical reflections in the context of the so-called 'Material Turn'. The course emphasizes an expanded concept of material that challenges both heterogeneous materiality interacting in the artistic process and includes human and non-human agents, formulating a concept of materiality in post-medial environments in the context of displays and dispositives. The focus is on artistic processes with performative and feminist material approaches, both the activities of a production process and the receptive experience as common social forms of action. The research field investigates these processes as affiliations of materiality and focuses on aspects of collaboration, collective, feminist, and queer artistic agency.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Art Science

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How do I apply to Kunstwissenschaft mit erweitertem Materialbegriff at Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Kunstwissenschaft mit erweitertem Materialbegriff at Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln

Is Kunstwissenschaft mit erweitertem Materialbegriff at Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln taught in German or English? ▼

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Kunstwissenschaft mit erweitertem Materialbegriff programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Kunstwissenschaft mit erweitertem Materialbegriff at Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Kunstwissenschaft mit erweitertem Materialbegriff? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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