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type: entity
title: Master of Arts Fine Arts
tags: [degree, fine-arts, postgraduate]
related: [cdfi, artist-books]
created: 2026-07-13
updated: 2026-07-13
sources: ["output_cdfi/cdfi_uni_greifswald_de_bildende_kunst_studium_studienangebot.md"]
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# Master of Arts Fine Arts

The **Master of Arts (MA) in Fine Arts** at the CDFI is a postgraduate program designed to enable students to work as independent, free artists.

## Program Structure
- **Duration**: 4 semesters.
- **Application Deadline**: June 1st.
- **Core Focus**: The program treats fine arts as "Free Art" (*Freie Kunst*), emphasizing independent artistic expression and the integration of philosophical and art-scientific knowledge.

## Specialization Areas
Students can pursue their studies in one of three main areas:
- **Graphics**: Focuses on drawing, printmaking, and [[artist-books]].
- **Painting/Sculpture**: Focuses on interdisciplinary projects, installation, and art in context.
- **New Media**: Focuses on photo, video, digital AV media, installation, and performance.

## Competencies
Beyond artistic production, the program emphasizes:
- **Interdisciplinary Approaches**: Expanding the artistic repertoire through contextual methods.
- **Professionalization**: Acquisition of presentation and documentation skills necessary for a professional existence as a free artist.
