Study structure
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General
In the Bachelor's program in Art History, students acquire the basics of art historical work and knowledge. In doing so they complete a total of ten modules, which are divided into four module groups: The introductory module I, the basic modules II to V and the in-depth modules VI to IX. The bachelor module X concludes the studies with the bachelor thesis. The standard period of study for the Bachelor of Arts is six semesters at the University of Kassel. More detailed information on the individual modules, their contents and requirements can be found in the module handbook at examination regulations and module handbook.
Module I-V (introductory and basic modules)
The propaedeutic course is an introduction to the study of art history. It is mandatory for all students of art history (major and minor). Here they acquire the basics of the history of the development of art, the analysis of works and the methodology of art history.
Building on the foundations of the propaedeutic course, Module II deals with the examination of art from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment (around 1800). One focus is the analysis of works of art against the background of their dependence on church, court and state and other art institutions such as the academies.
Module III deepens the knowledge of art historical methodology. An emphasis is placed on iconography and iconology and art history as part of general image science.
In Module IV, students devote themselves to the analysis of modern art and its central art theoretical debates. In doing so, the reference to older art is of great importance in order to make visible epoch-spanning lines of tradition in art and art theory.
Module V is dedicated to deepening the knowledge of methods. For this purpose, the focus is on art history and its exemplary texts and representatives nbsp;.
Module VI-X (in-depth and final modules)
In Module VI, students devote themselves to the manifold artistic processes and their art-scientific analysis. The aim is to examine works of art with a view to their respective mode of production and materiality.
In Module VIII, students examine works of art in their dependence on the art business from modern times to the present. For this purpose, art criticism and the activities of public as well as private art institutions, e.g. the art trade and publishing, as well as various forms of art promotion are examined.
Module IX comprises practice-oriented study formats. Here, students can choose one of three formats: They can complete an internship (e.g. in a museum, gallery, publishing house, etc.), participate in a workshop project at the art academy, or lead a tutorial. Thus, students in this module can gain insights into various art historical professional fields.
The Bachelor's degree in Art Studies concludes the Bachelor's thesis with accompanying colloquium. The Bachelor's degree qualifies students to take up a professional activity and enables them to enter the Master's program.
Study and examination achievements
In order to complete a course, be it a lecture, a seminar, or a project, students complete course and examination credits. Study achievements can, for example, consist of presentations and minutes in addition to continuous participation in the course sessions. Examinations usually consist of homework, but depending on the type of course, students may also be required to produce portfolios, for example. Further information on course and examination achievements can be found in the module handbook at Examination regulations and module handbook.
Examination Office B.A. Art Science
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Viktoria Wünsche-Cone Louise Knafla | Menzelstr. 13-15 Room 3320/South building E-mail: kuwiba[at]uni-kassel[dot]de |
Sample study plan
