Overview of the Art Therapy/Art Pedagogy course

Start of course: Winter, summer, autumn
Duration: 12 trimesters (4 years)

Basic phase of studies (3 trimesters)

Artistic subjects:
• Basics principals of:
..Graphics
• Painting
• the basic language of form
• Art therapy in social pedagogic areas of work

Scientific subjects (elective):
• Medicine
• Pedagogy
• Philosophy/Anthroposophy
• History of Art/Aesthetics
 optional subject: Eurhythmics
Work placement – basic principles
Qualification: Intermediate certificate

Main studies (7 trimesters)

Artistic subjects:
• Art pedagogy concepts and methods
• Independent artistic work: Painting, graphic reproduction, drawing,
Sculpture, installation, photography, video etc.
• Art therapeutic concepts and methods of painting and plastic arts
• Art therapy in social pedagogic related fields
Scientific subjects (elective):
• Art therapy
• Pedagogy/social pedagogics/curative education
• Anthroposophical anthropology
• Psychology/psychiatry
• Medicine
• History of art
• Aesthetics
• Philosophy
• Anthroposophy

Final phase (2 trimesters)

• Work placement
• Scientific diploma dissertation
• Artistic diploma work

Qualification:
Diploma in Art Therapy (Fachhochschule)

Costs of studies (€)

One-off fees
Admission week	100,-
Enrolment	26,-
Admission	170,-
Students Union	52,-
Diploma examination	52,-
Security deposit (repayable)	26,-
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Monthly costs
Tuition fees	222,-
Bus/train ticket	15,-

Tuition fees and bus/train tickets are charged on a trimester basis, and may be paid at monthly intervals. (I trimester = 4 months, the time required to complete the course is 12 trimesters)