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About the programme
Illustration is a German-taught Master of Arts (M.A.) at HAW Hamburg's Department of Design, on the Art and Media Campus at Finkenau. It takes 3 semesters full-time (part-time status is possible), and starts in the winter semester. It builds on existing skills in drawing and painting. Workshops and labs teach practical techniques, set in context by theory modules such as art and design history, fashion theory, philosophy, aesthetics, cultural theory, design research, rhetoric, poetics and creative writing. The Illustration branch focuses on fiction, such as novels, graphic novels, comics and children's books, and non-fiction, such as reportage, infographics and scientific or media illustration. Modules cover artistic concept work, theory, a Master's project and a Master's forum. To apply you first pass an artistic aptitude test with a portfolio, held each spring. International applicants need German at C1.
Specialization
Focal areas in the Illustration branch are as follows: • Fiction (novels, graphic novels, comics, children’s books) • Non-fiction (reportage, infographics, scientific, academic and media illustration)
Fields of study
How to apply
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Requirements
What you need to apply for Illustration at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (FH Hamburg)
German language
Academic requirements
ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Prerequisites
The following documents are required as part of your application to take a test of artistic aptitude for a Master's degree in the Department of Design:
- A copy of your Bachelor or _Diplom_ certificate for a design degree or a similar artistic/creative degree. Alternatively, applicants can submit a letter from their university confirming that they will successfully complete their Bachelor thesis or _Diplom_ exam in the semester in which they are applying.
- An explanation of which minor and which specialisations the applicant wants to take the test for. For the minor in 'Communication Design' applicants can list more than one specialisation.
- A portfolio of artistic/creative and conceptional work which illustrates the applicant's design skills in an appropriate and convincing way. If one of the works submitted has been produced by more than one person, this must be made clear.
- A written and signed statement confirming authorship of the work samples submitted.
- A brief letter of intent outlining your own goals for the Master's degree course, in the form of either a project outline for an artistic/design project or a description of the skills you aim to acquire.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Illustration
Programme-specific documents
The following documents are required as part of your application to take a test of artistic aptitude for a Master's degree in the Department of Design:
A copy of your Bachelor or Diplom certificate for a design degree or a similar artistic/creative degree. Alternatively, applicants can submit a letter from their university confirming that they will successfully complete their Bachelor thesis or Diplom exam in the semester in which they are applying.
An explanation of which minor and which specialisations the applicant wants to take the test for. For the minor in 'Communication Design' applicants can list more than one specialisation.
A portfolio of artistic/creative and conceptional work which illustrates the applicant's design skills in an appropriate and convincing way. If one of the works submitted has been produced by more than one person, this must be made clear.
A written and signed statement confirming authorship of the work samples submitted.
A brief letter of intent outlining your own goals for the Master's degree course, in the form of either a project outline for an artistic/design project or a description of the skills you aim to acquire.
The following documents are required as part of your application for a study place:
A copy of your Bachelor or Diplom certificate
Verification that you have passed the test of artistic aptitude
International applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in the German language via a recognised language test, which should be one of the following: Goethe Institute C1, TestDaF 4, telc C1 Hochschule, DSH2, Deutsches Sprachdiplom issued by the KMK (Kultusministerkonferenz), or Kleines or Großes Sprachdiplom issued by the Goethe Institute.
Preliminary review documentation (Vorprüfungsdokumentation) from uni assist for international students
This programme applies directly to the university, with a VPD from uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Application fee
Free
Address
Specifically subject-related queries:
Prof. Alexandra Kardinar
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Costs
Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
379 EUR
per semester
Application fee
Free
per application
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,662 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
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