Art (teaching subject)

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The field of art can be pursued within the teacher training programs for “Elementary School,” “Secondary School,” and “Gymnasium.” However, the combination of art and music as subjects for teaching at grammar schools is not feasible.

What sets the art teacher training program at Hessen International University apart is the integration of studying the subject at an art academy. This unique approach fosters close interaction and collaboration among students enrolled in Fine Arts and Visual Communication classes. This dynamic enables the exploration and honing of a wide spectrum of aesthetic practices, allowing for the selection of focal points within both the realms of free expression and applied art.

Image: Martha Friedel Program Objectives:

Central to the curriculum is the cultivation of aesthetic practice, which nurtures and reflects artistic and creative modes of working, perceiving, and thinking. This is accomplished by building upon individual artistic and creative capabilities, as well as integrating art-scientific knowledge and methodologies. This holistic approach paves the way for the development of art-didactic perspectives and strategies.

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Admission to the art program requires successful completion of an artistic aptitude test. The application deadline for this test is April 30th each year. Detailed information is available on the School of Art’s webpage (Lehrramt Kunst).

Art courses are primarily conducted at the Kunsthochschule Kassel (Menzelstraße 13-15).

Students who choose art as a teaching subject for grammar schools must determine at the outset of their studies whether their second teaching subject will be focused on “Haupt- und Realschule” levels or if they will also pursue teaching qualifications for the grammar school upper level. In the latter case, an extension of the study duration should be anticipated. Relevant forms and additional information can be obtained during the introductory course or from the secretary’s office at the School of Art.

For comprehensive information about the subject, refer to the current examination regulations.