STATE-APPROVED

State-approved artist

The qualification is officially recognised by the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art and is valid nationally and in some cases internationally.

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• Only face-to-face teaching takes place.

• Lessons are taught in trimesters. There are 3 trimesters per year with 11 weeks of block teaching. Trimester holidays are in between.

• Full-time and part-time possible.

• During the trimester, classes take place from Monday to Friday between 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Full-time trainees have classes Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on two evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Part-time students choose the days and times of classes when registering; possible times are 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Monday to Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• The language of instruction is English. German is possible in some areas. Basically, we have an international community, as students and teachers come from all over the world.

• The standard full-time studyperiod is 3 years, which corresponds to 9 trimesters.

• The standard part-time studyperiod varies between 4 and 7 years, depending on which hourly model you sign up for. Part-time study can switch to other hourly models from trimester to trimester.

• If you take the additional qualification in the area of digital artist, the study is extended by a further year (3 trimesters).

• Graduates have various options. Depending on whether they have already embarked on a career path, we offer courses to deepen and supplement their knowledge.

• Tattoo Studios

• Advertising industry

• Book Illustration

• Story boarding

• Assistance for established artists

• Companies in various niches that require very good realistic (figurative) artists (e.g. altar builders, window painters, etc.)

• Art lessons at secondary schools, private schools and art academies

• Film and gaming industry

• Agencies for media, communication, product, graphic, fashion design

​Full-time training

• 730 € monthly in 36 installments. The trimester contribution is 2920 € and is divided into 4 installments of 730 € each if monthly transfer is requested.

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Part-time training

• 12 hours/week: 415 € monthly fee (trimester: 1660€)

• 15 hours/week: 485 € monthly fee (trimester: 1940 €)

• 18 hours/week: 540 € monthly fee (trimester: 2160 €)

• 21 hours/week: 580 € monthly fee (trimester: 2320 €)

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Here too, the trimester contribution is divided into 4 installments if monthly payment is desired.

• Application for a non-repayable student BAFöG possible

• Application for an education loan possible

• Training costs are tax deductible up to a maximum of €6,000 per year

• Participation in the scholarship program of the Academy's Friends Association is possible

• Regular student exhibitions with picture sales

• For further information simply arrange a consultation