Our study program to become a state-approved sculptor can be completed full-time or part-time and forms the basis of a realistic, figurative sculptor.
In this full-time study program we teach you the techniques, where you will learn the most important basics of realistic drawing and modelling with clay so that you can later develop your own style. The success of our teaching program originates from its clear and organised structure. Each piece of work builds on the previous one. This way you strengthen what you have learned and progress step by step.
Therefore, anyone can start, even without prior knowledge.
In addition to the basics of profession, you will also find many additional teaching modules such as anatomy, material science, art history and art business. Our main focus is to prepare you for your dream job and give you opportunities to earn money in the art world.
Degree
- State-approved Sculptor
- The qualification is officially recognised by the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art and is valid nationally and in some cases internationally.
Teaching Model
- Only face-to-face teaching takes place.
- Lessons are given 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 students 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 class days and times when registering; possible classes 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. We have an international community, as students and teachers come from all over the world.
Study Period
- The full-time study period is 3 years, which corresponds to 9 trimesters.
- The part-time study period is 6 years, which corresponds to 18 trimesters.
- If you take the additional qualification in the area of digital artist, the study is extended by a further year (3 trimesters).
Career Opportunities
Graduates have various options. Depending on whether they have already chosen a career path, the training with us serves as a deepening and supplementary step.
- Advertising industry
- Assistant for established artists
- Companies in various niches such as garden centers, home accessories
- Art lessons at secondary schools, private schools and art academies
- Film and gaming industry
- Sculpture production and foundry industries
- Agencies for media, communication, product, graphic design
Study Fee
Full-time study
- 730 € monthly in 36 installments. The trimester contribution is 2920 € and is divided into 4 installments of 730 € each if monthly transfer is requested.
Part-time study
- 18 hours/week: €540 monthly fee (trimester: €2160). Here too, the trimester fee is split into 4 installments if monthly payment is desired.
Financing
- 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 art work sales
- For further information simply arrange a consultation
Our study program is very practically oriented. This means that you will spend most of your time at the easel and the sculpting tripod drawing and modeling with clay. Throughout the program, you will work on projects and long poses (long-poses are drawings or sculptures of the figure model that last over a longer period of time) and have additional lessons in various modules. All projects build on each other and become more complex one step at the time. This way, you will continuously increase your knowledge and skills.
As part of the training, there are also regular excursions and lectures by external professionals.
Please note: This is an excerpt from the curriculum. Subject to change.
1st Year of Study
1st Trimester
- Measurement methods
- Introduction academic concept
- Introduction to life drawing
- Bargue Drawings
- Light and shadow
- Introduction to modelling with clay
- Sculpture Projects
- Anatomy 1
- Material Science Sculpture 1
- Dynamic Drawing 1
2nd Trimester
- Introduction to Cast Drawing
- Figure drawing
- Sculpture Projects
- Bas-relief project
- Anatomy 2
- Material Science Sculptures 2
- Dynamic Drawing 2
- Introduction to sculpting from the model
3rd Trimester
- Figure drawing
- Sculpting from model
- Sculpture Projects
- Introduction to Portrait Sculpture
- Anatomy 3/ Écorché 1
- Material Science Sculpture 3
- Dynamic Drawing 3
2nd Year of Study
4th Trimester
- Figure drawing
- Cast Drawing
- Sculpting from model
- Art History 1
- Anatomy 4/Ecorché 2
- Material Science Sculpture 4
5th Trimester
- Figure drawing
- Sculpting from model
- Complex sculpture project on folds and fabrics
- Art History 2
- Material Science Sculpture 5
- Composition 1
6th Trimester
- Figure drawing
- Sculptures Self-portrait
- Sculpting from model
- Urban Sketching
- Art History 3
- Composition 2
3rd Year of Study
7th Trimester
- Figure drawing
- Life-size sculpture project
- Art Business 1
8th Trimester
- Animal sculpture project
- Multi-figure sculpture
- Art Business 2
- Concept development final thesis
9th Trimester
- Final project
- Art Business 3
General Info
To study with us you need:
- no previous knowledge
- no portfolio
- Secondary school certificate or secondary school certificate with completed vocational training is sufficient
- an age of 17 years and above, there is no upper age limit
- Knowledge of English – as an international educational institution, most of the lessons are held in English
Contact
Are you ready to register or do you have any questions? You are welcome to contact us at any time by phone or in writing or arrange a consultation.
Kontaktinformationen
Telefon: +49 6172 945 11 00
WhatsApp: +49 152 296 18 751
E-Mail: info@akademie-malen-zeichnen.de
Step 1:
Application Form
Register online using our application form. Please note that this registration is already committed. The study usually begins in the fall trimester. Students from other academies can also be accepted for other trimesters after prior examination.
After successful registration, you will receive an automatic reply that we have received your registration. Please also check your spam folder.
Step 2:
Interview
We will contact you by email within the next 3 working days to arrange a application interview. The interview can take place by phone, via Zoom Meeting or in person. In this interview we would like to get to know you a little better and find out what your goals are. You will also have the opportunity to discuss any questions you may have with us.
Step 3:
Reservation
After a successful registration interview, we will send you an invoice for 10% of the trimester fee. This fee is used to secure your place. Only after we have received payment will your registration be binding and you will receive a registration confirmation by email.
For International
Students
International students who do not come from Europe must apply for a visa after successful registration. You can find more information here