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type: source
title: "CDFI Fine Arts: Study Programs"
tags: [curriculum, teacher-training, master-of-arts]
related: [lehramt, master-of-arts-fine-arts, integrative-connection]
created: 2026-07-13
updated: 2026-07-13
authors: []
year: 2026
url: "https://cdfi.uni-greifswald.de/bildende-kunst/studium/studienangebot"
venue: "University of Greifswald"
sources: ["output_cdfi/cdfi_uni_greifswald_de_bildende_kunst_studium_studienangebot.md"]
---

# CDFI Fine Arts: Study Programs

This source outlines the academic offerings at the Caspar-David-Friedrich-Institut (CDFI), specifically focusing on the teacher training tracks (Lehramt) and the Master of Arts in Fine Arts.

## Teacher Training (Lehramt)
The programs for Primary Schools, Regional Schools, and Gymnasien share a core pedagogical approach:
- **Integrative Connection**: The curriculum combines creative-artistic, academic-scientific, and art-pedagogical content.
- **Centrality of Practice**: Artistic practice is the primary focus and the reference point for all other study areas.
- **Core Subjects**: Basic studies introduce theory and practice of fine arts, art and architecture history, aesthetics, and [[fachdidaktik]].
- **Practical Media**: Students gain experience in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photo, film, video, design, object construction, installation, and performance.
- **Methods**: Learning occurs through lectures, seminars, exercises, projects, workshop internships, and excursions.

## Master of Arts (Fine Arts)
The MA program is designed to prepare students for careers as independent/free artists.
- **Duration**: Four semesters.
- **Application Deadline**: June 1st annually.
- **Specialization Tracks**:
    - **Graphics**: Drawing, printmaking, and [[artist-books]].
    - **Painting/Sculpture**: Interdisciplinary projects, installation, and art in context.
    - **New Media**: Photo, video, digital AV media, installation, and performance.
- **Objectives**: Development of independent artistic expression, integration of philosophical and art-scientific knowledge, and mastery of presentation and documentation skills.
