University of the Arts Bremen

The University of the Arts Bremen (German: Hochschule für Künste Bremen, HfK Bremen) is a public university in Bremen, Germany. It is one of the most successful arts institutions, and its origins date back to 1873. The University of the Arts Bremen runs a Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, and a Faculty of Music, with approximately 900 students, 65 professors and about 180 assistant professors.

University of the Arts Bremen
Hochschule für Künste Bremen
TypePublic
Established1873
PresidentProf. Roland Lambrette (interim)
Location
Bremen
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Free Hanseatic City of Bremen
,
Germany
AffiliationsELIA, AEC
Websitewww.hfk-bremen.de/en/
Speicher XI, fine arts and design faculty. Formerly docks of the Bremen Harbour.

The academic subdivisions within the University are Music, Art, Design and practical theory. The institution's specialisms in both music and visual arts is unique within Germany, save for the Berlin University of the Arts. Recent works and exhibitions combine visual art, digital media and music, with emphasis on co-operation between disciplines.

History

In 1998, the institution celebrated the tenth anniversary of the University of the Arts and the 125th anniversary of the Art Academy.

Since 2003, the Fine Arts Faculty of the University of the Arts Bremen has been located at Speicher XI, in the former overseas harbour in the Überseestadt district. The Music Faculty is located at a second site on the Dechanatstraße in the city centre, close to the Rathaus and the Cathedral.

Courses of studies

The following study programs are offered by the university:

Department of Fine Art and Design
Fine art, Diplom, classes
Design, Diplom, focus
Digital media, Bachelor/Master

Department of Music

Alumni
see also: Category:University of the Arts Bremen alumni

Faculty
see also: Category:University of the Arts Bremen faculty

Literature
  • Hesse, Hans: Bis zur Narbe. Eine Erzählung. Bremen 2011. Ed. by the University of the Arts Bremen. ISBN 978-3-00-033578-5.
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See also

References
  1. "EuropaChorAkademie Profilseite" (in German). Verband Deutscher Konzertchöre. Retrieved 21 April 2017.


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