3 semesters
German
Free (379 EUR/sem)
Winter
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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)
How to apply
What you need to apply for Illustration at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (FH Hamburg)
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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:
What to prepare for your application to Illustration
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.
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Mode
online
Application fee
Free
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
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Address
Specifically subject-related queries:
Prof. Alexandra Kardinar
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
379 EUR
per semester
Application fee
Free
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,662 – 12,662 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
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