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063-0220-21L 6 Credits MSC D-ARCH

Artistic Thinking and Acting (Thesis Elective)

Künstlerisches Denken und Handeln (Wahlfacharbeit)

Lecturers & Examiners: Tobias Becker
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:54:55

Abstract

Individual completion of an artistic project and public presentation (elective coursework).

Objective

Creative Experience: Definition of ones own interests, development, and realization of an artistic project.

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Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Leistung erfüllt bei Projektannahme.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
independent project Künstlerisches Denken und Handeln (Wahlfacharbeit)
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Selbständige Arbeit.
  • By Appointment None-None
180 h semesterly

Offered In

  • Architecture Master
    • Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2017)
      • Focus Work (Realization in the respective fields of the institutes. Definition of topics by professors, in consultation with the students. The content may also refer to an elective course. The performance assessment comprises either a purely written examination followed by an oral examination or a creative, manual or drawing work, including a description, followed by an oral examination. At least one focus work is a written work followed by an oral exam. The written work fulfills the criteria of a scientific paper in a formal sense. In addition to the design, crafting or drawing part, it also includes a written description of the question, methodology and knowledge gained. A creative, crafting or graphic focus work is shown in a public exhibition, a purely written focus work is accessible to the public.)
        • Field of Design and Architecture (Definition of topics by professors, in consultation with the students (student's proposal / content of an elective course). Performance assessment: Purely written examination followed by an oral examination OR a creative, manual or drawing work, including a description, followed by an oral examination. At least one focus work is a written work followed by an oral exam. The written work fulfills the criteria of a scientific paper in a formal sense. In addition to the design, crafting or drawing part, it also includes a written description of the question, methodology and possibly gained knowledge. A creative, crafting or graphic focus work is shown in a public exhibition, a purely written focus work is accessible to the public. Information on exams and grades: Art. 29 of the MSc D-ARCH regulations.)
    • Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2011)