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Kunstgeschichte und Filmwissenschaft

B.A.Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena · Jena

At a glance: 6 semesters German Full-time, Part-time Winter semester Open admission No tuition fees

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What will I learn?

Curriculum from the university’s official documents. Evaluated on 17 October 2026.

This curriculum is incomplete: not every document or elective catalogue could be evaluated. The university’s linked documents are authoritative.

Tracks and specialisations

  • Kunstgeschichte und Filmwissenschaft (Kernfach) · 120 ECTS

From the evaluated documents we could not derive a semester plan that matches the programme’s duration and ECTS – so the modules are listed without semesters. The university’s study plan is authoritative.

  • Required modules7 modules

    Depending on track: Kunstgeschichte und Filmwissenschaft (Kernfach)

    • Introduction to architectureSummary by OWWZ: The module introduces methods for describing and analysing architecture, urban design and gardens. Examples develop specialist terminology, understanding of building functions and academic working methods.Semesters 1–2 · Kunstgeschichte und Filmwissenschaft (Kernfach)Exam (in German): Hausarbeit oder Klausur oder mündliche Prüfung (100%)10 ECTS
    • Introduction to visual artsSummary by OWWZ: Painting, sculpture and prints are examined through iconography, formal analysis and the history of functions. The module combines visual description and interpretation with research and academic presentation.Semesters 1–2 · Kunstgeschichte und Filmwissenschaft (Kernfach)Exam (in German): Hausarbeit (100 %)10 ECTS
    • Introduction to the visual arts, knowledge of objects and academic work skillsSummary by OWWZ: Images and objects are described, identified and contextualised using art-historical terminology and methods. Practical exercises connect iconography, genres, exemplary works and academic research.Semesters 1–2 · Kunstgeschichte und Filmwissenschaft (Kernfach)Exam (in German): Mündliche Prüfung, unbenotet15 ECTS
    • Introduction to film, photograph and medial artSummary by OWWZ: Students analyse film, photography and media art using categories such as editing, camera, lighting and sound. Audiovisual narrative is connected with media history, film theory and academic analysis.Semesters 1–2 · Kunstgeschichte und Filmwissenschaft (Kernfach)Exam (in German): Hausarbeit oder Klausur oder mündliche Prüfung (100%)10 ECTS
    • Praxis moduleSummary by OWWZ: An internship or practice-oriented classes provide experience in art, film and media-related professions. Applying disciplinary methods supports career orientation and reflection on research questions.Semesters 4–5 · Kunstgeschichte und Filmwissenschaft (Kernfach)10 ECTS
    • Bachelor-ColloquiumSummary by OWWZ: The colloquium supports the bachelor thesis through research questions, discussion of work in progress, information research and academic presentation.Thesis · Kunstgeschichte und Filmwissenschaft (Kernfach)Exam (in German): Referat oder Exposé, unbenotet10 ECTS
    • Bachelor thesisSummary by OWWZ: An art-historical or film studies question is investigated independently using academic methods. The thesis combines conceptual planning, analysis and interpretation with a clear scholarly presentation.Thesis · Kunstgeschichte und Filmwissenschaft (Kernfach)Exam (in German): Bachelorarbeit (40 Seiten – 80.000 Zeichen)10 ECTS
  • Required elective from Aufbaumodule aus fünf Themenbereichenchoose 60 ECTS · 10 modules
    • Advanced module history of medieval art ISummary by OWWZ: Exemplary works of medieval art are studied in historical context. Iconography, form, function, production and reception are connected with critical reading and methodologically informed interpretation.Semesters 3–5Exam (in German): Hausarbeit (100%)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Advanced module history of medieval art IISummary by OWWZ: Exemplary works of medieval art are studied in historical context. Iconography, form, function, production and reception are connected with critical reading and methodologically informed interpretation.Semesters 3–5Exam (in German): Hausarbeit oder Klausur oder mündliche Prüfung (100%)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Advanced module film, photography and media art ISummary by OWWZ: Photography, film, video, internet and media art are analysed in historical and aesthetic contexts. Case studies and critical reading deepen understanding of audiovisual forms and their theories.Semesters 3–5Exam (in German): Hausarbeit (100%)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Advanced module film, photography and media art IISummary by OWWZ: Photography, film, video, internet and media art are analysed in historical and aesthetic contexts. Case studies and critical reading deepen understanding of audiovisual forms and their theories.Semesters 3–5 · winter semester onlyExam (in German): Hausarbeit oder Klausur oder mündliche Prüfung (100%)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Advanced module history of modern and contemporary art ISummary by OWWZ: Exemplary works of modern and contemporary art are studied in historical context. Iconography, form, function, production and reception are connected with critical reading and methodologically informed interpretation.Semesters 3–5Exam (in German): Hausarbeit (100%)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Advanced module history of modern and contemporary art IISummary by OWWZ: Exemplary works of modern and contemporary art are studied in historical context. Iconography, form, function, production and reception are connected with critical reading and methodologically informed interpretation.Semesters 3–5 · winter semester onlyExam (in German): Hausarbeit oder Klausur oder mündliche Prüfung (100%)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Advanced module history of early modern and modern art ISummary by OWWZ: Early modern architecture and visual art are interpreted through selected works. The focus is on production, reception, iconography and function, together with art theory and the history of collecting.Semesters 3–5Exam (in German): Hausarbeit (100%)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Advanced module history of early modern and modern art IISummary by OWWZ: Exemplary works of early modern and modern art are studied in historical context. Iconography, form, function, production and reception are connected with critical reading and methodologically informed interpretation.Semesters 3–5Exam (in German): Hausarbeit oder Klausur oder mündliche Prüfung (100%)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Art theory, visual studies, media studies and aesthetics ISummary by OWWZ: Historical and systematic approaches to art, image and media theory and aesthetics are read critically. Debates on the forms, conditions, functions and reception of visual culture develop reflection on theoretical concepts.Semesters 3–5Exam (in German): Hausarbeit (100 %)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Art theory, visual studies, media studies and aesthetics IISummary by OWWZ: Historical and systematic approaches to art, image and media theory and aesthetics are read critically. Debates on the forms, conditions, functions and reception of visual culture develop reflection on theoretical concepts.Semesters 3–5Exam (in German): Hausarbeit oder Klausur oder mündliche Prüfung (100%)10 ECTSRequired elective

Topic profile · Track Kunstgeschichte und Filmwissenschaft (Kernfach)

ECTS by topic from the curriculum’s modules; together at most the programme’s ECTS.RequiredElective

  • Art history and theory45 ECTS: 20 required, 25 elective
  • Architectural history and theory28 ECTS: 10 required, 18 elective
  • Media studies10 ECTS: 3 required, 7 elective
  • Film and animation6 ECTS: 3 required, 3 elective
  • Photography6 ECTS: 3 required, 3 elective
  • Fine art5 ECTS: 5 required
  • Philosophy4 ECTS: 0 required, 4 elective

Curriculum sources

All 5 documents

12 modules in the curriculum.

Key facts

Collected automatically from the institution’s website; the institution’s own page is authoritative.

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Standard duration
6 semesters (3 years)
ECTS credits
120 ECTS
Start of studies
Winter semester
Mode of study
Full-time, Part-time
Teaching language
German
Admission
Open admission
Location
Jena
Tuition fees
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
€333.05 per semesterfor all students at the university

Information from uni-jena.de, hanfried.uni-jena.de · checked on 17 October 2026

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Application, deadlines and costs

From the official pages and regulations of the university and the state.

  • Semester contributionSemesterbeitrag Wintersemester 2026/27
    Applies to
    WiSe 2026/27
    University · Conditions per source: uni-jena.de · checked 15 October 2026
  • Tuition feesThüringer Hochschulgebühren- und -entgeltgesetz (ThürHGEG)Details at the universityState · Conditions per source: uni-weimar.de · checked 12 October 2026
  • LanguageDeutschnachweis für deutschsprachige Masterstudiengänge
    Language
    German
    Level
    DSH-2
    Deadline
    Bis zur Einschreibung
    University · Conditions per source: uni-jena.de · checked 17 October 2026
  • LanguageDeutsch und Bewerbung bei internationalem Hochschulzugang
    Level
    DSH-2
    Apply via
    directly at the university
    University · Conditions per source: uni-jena.de · checked 15 October 2026

Language requirements

  • German: Details at the university

Researched: 17 October 2026. Deadlines and fees change; the university is authoritative.

Fits these goals

OWWZ guidance based on module topics in the module handbook.

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