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Exhibition Design combines artistic, curatorial and architectural decisions. The study of exhibition design focuses on the conception and composition of exhibitions in contemporary art, as well as archives and themed displays. In order to deal with theoretical issues an in-depth dialogue with Curatorial Practice will be offered alongside the practical development of exhibition spaces and architecture. Scenography is understood as the practice of space production and sets a position between the traditional thespian fields of set design and stage direction. Scenographers operate in theater, film, and virtuality, or alternatively develop narrative spaces in form of installations, temporary architecture, choreography and performance. In a project-centered study, both classical and modern arrangements of theater are considered while developing and effectuating new forms of spatial production by negotiating the relations between space, content, viewer and time. The chair of Curatorial Studies and Dramaturgical Practice is responsible for correlating and complementing the two fields of study in theoretical and practical issues, covering exhibition theory and exhibition history, theory and history of theater as well as dramaturgy and curatorial practice.
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Exhibition Design combines artistic, curatorial and architectural decisions. The study of exhibition design focuses on the conception and composition of exhibitions in contemporary art, as well as archives and themed displays. In order to deal with theoretical issues an in-depth dialogue with Curatorial Practice will be offered alongside the practical development of exhibition spaces and architecture. Scenography is understood as the practice of space production and sets a position between the traditional thespian fields of set design and stage direction. Scenographers operate in theater, film, and virtuality, or alternatively develop narrative spaces in form of installations, temporary architecture, choreography and performance. In a project-centered study, both classical and modern arrangements of theater are considered while developing and effectuating new forms of spatial production by negotiating the relations between space, content, viewer and time. The chair of Curatorial Studies and Dramaturgical Practice is responsible for correlating and complementing the two fields of study in theoretical and practical issues, covering exhibition theory and exhibition history, theory and history of theater as well as dramaturgy and curatorial practice.

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Quick answers about Exhibition Design and Scenography at Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe (HfG)

Is Exhibition Design and Scenography at Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe (HfG) taught in German or English?

This Other programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Exhibition Design and Scenography programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Exhibition Design and Scenography at Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe (HfG)?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Exhibition Design and Scenography?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe (HfG) — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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