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Marcel Duchamp and the Magneto-Principle

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Muthesius Kunsthochschule Kiel · Schleswig-Holstein

About the Program

This seminar explores the work of Marcel Duchamp, focusing on the concept of opposing poles creating interaction, which plays an essential role in his work. Duchamp used this principle when signing as his female alter ego Rrose Selavy and in his understanding of art, where he views artists and recipients as the 'two poles of any art creation'. The seminar will first develop an insight into Duchamp's diverse oeuvre, examining the Magneto-Principle in relation to individual motifs and different approaches to works or types of works. In a further step, the art understanding in which viewers are considered significant participants in art creation will be examined in more detail. Using Duchamp and his oeuvre as an example, an abstract principle can be examined in its consequences and manifestations, discussing questions such as the emancipatory potential of art viewing.
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This seminar explores the work of Marcel Duchamp, focusing on the concept of opposing poles creating interaction, which plays an essential role in his work. Duchamp used this principle when signing as his female alter ego Rrose Selavy and in his understanding of art, where he views artists and recipients as the 'two poles of any art creation'. The seminar will first develop an insight into Duchamp's diverse oeuvre, examining the Magneto-Principle in relation to individual motifs and different approaches to works or types of works. In a further step, the art understanding in which viewers are considered significant participants in art creation will be examined in more detail. Using Duchamp and his oeuvre as an example, an abstract principle can be examined in its consequences and manifestations, discussing questions such as the emancipatory potential of art viewing.

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How do I apply to Marcel Duchamp and the Magneto-Principle at Muthesius Kunsthochschule?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Marcel Duchamp and the Magneto-Principle at Muthesius Kunsthochschule

Is Marcel Duchamp and the Magneto-Principle at Muthesius Kunsthochschule 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 Marcel Duchamp and the Magneto-Principle 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 Marcel Duchamp and the Magneto-Principle at Muthesius Kunsthochschule? ▼

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 Marcel Duchamp and the Magneto-Principle? ▼

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 Muthesius Kunsthochschule — 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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