Michael Karner

Ziel der Lehrveranstaltung ist es, sich die Grundlagen der Typografie anzueignen. Inhalt: Woran erkennt man »korrekte« Typografie? / typografische Terminologie / Schriftklassifikation / Das Detail in der ­Typografie / Lesevorgang / Buchstabe / Wort / Zeile / Kolumne / Anmutung von ­Schriften / Schriftwahl: ­Anmutung, Duktus, Ausbaugrad / Satzarten, Auszeichnen / Wege zur »richtigen« Schrift / Einführung in die Buchgestaltung… 2026S, Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Michael Karner

Ziel der Lehrveranstaltung ist es, sich die Grundlagen der Typografie anzueignen. Inhalt: Woran erkennt man »korrekte« Typografie? / typografische Terminologie / Schriftklassifikation / Das Detail in der ­Typografie / Lesevorgang / Buchstabe / Wort / Zeile / Kolumne / Anmutung von ­Schriften / Schriftwahl: ­Anmutung, Duktus, Ausbaugrad / Satzarten, Auszeichnen / Wege zur »richtigen« Schrift / Einführung in die Buchgestaltung… 2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Elisabeth Schultz

Based on the analog typefeace design in the winter semester, we will develop a digital text font in the software Glyphs in the summer semester. We will discuss the parameters that determine the legibility of a font (rhythm, proportions, contrast, style, etc.) and apply these in a concrete project. The course builds upon the seminar from the previous semester. Lateral… 2025W/2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Paulus Dreibholz

The seminar introduces the participants each term to different areas of typography and its related disciplines. Through a variety of briefs and projects, the seminar offers the opportunity to accumulate highly specific skills as well as process general and conceptual questions in the field of communication design. This term the seminar will tackle the typographic grid. The participants will negotiate… 2025W, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Johannes Lang

The summer term will focus on detail typography and type-design. There will be lectures and exercises about the following topics: – Terminology and Letter-Anatomy– Parameters of type-design– Analogue and digitale tools to draw and develop fonts– Drawing letters– Formal development of lettershapes (related to the usesd tools– classifikation systems of typefaces– Digital formats, OpenType Features, Unicode, EULA and licensing– Spacing… 2025W/2026S, Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Johannes Lang

The summer term will focus on detail typography and type-design. There will be lectures and exercises about the following topics: – Terminology and Letter-Anatomy– Parameters of type-design– Analogue and digitale tools to draw and develop fonts– Drawing letters– Formal development of lettershapes (related to the usesd tools– classifikation systems of typefaces– Digital formats, OpenType Features, Unicode, EULA and licensing– Spacing… 2025W/2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Astrid Seme

Die Lehrveranstaltung widmet sich jedes Semester einer vertieften Auseinandersetzung mit unterschiedlichsten Facetten von Typografie. Die Studierenden haben die Gelegenheit, sich durch praxisnahe Aufgaben und Projekte fundiert mit der Detailtypografie auseinanderzusetzen und zugleich konzeptionelle Fragestellungen der grafischen Gestaltung zu analysieren, reflektieren und weiterzuentwickeln. Vorkenntnisse im Umgang mit Typografie sind unbedingt erforderlich.  2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Paulus Dreibholz

The seminar introduces the participants each term to different areas of typography and its related disciplines. Through a variety of briefs and projects, the seminar offers the opportunity to accumulate highly specific skills as well as process general and conceptual questions in the field of communication design. This term the seminar will tackle the typographic grid. The participants will negotiate… 2025W, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Verena Panholzer

In this course on typography and editorial design, the narrative concept of the MacGuffin is critically examined and recontextualised through design practice. Rather than being understood as a merely interchangeable plot device, the MacGuffin is approached as a functional principle that initiates, structures, or reflects narrative processes. Its traditional invisibility as a subordinate driver of action is suspended, allowing it… 2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 3.0 ECTS

Astrid Seme

Die Lehrveranstaltung widmet sich jedes Semester einer vertieften Auseinandersetzung mit unterschiedlichsten Facetten von Typografie. Die Studierenden haben die Gelegenheit, sich durch praxisnahe Aufgaben und Projekte fundiert mit der Detailtypografie auseinanderzusetzen und zugleich konzeptionelle Fragestellungen der grafischen Gestaltung zu analysieren, reflektieren und weiterzuentwickeln. Vorkenntnisse im Umgang mit Typografie sind unbedingt erforderlich.  2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Verena Panholzer

Building a Compelling Art Portfolio Description:This course guides students through the process of developing a strong, personalized portfolio for academic, professional, and residency applications. Students will learn how to present their artistic work with clarity, coherence, and confidence—in both digital and print formats. The course includes the analysis of successful (and less effective) portfolios, practical assignments, peer feedback, and final… 2025W, artistic Seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Verena Panholzer

The course supervising the diploma booklets is conceived as a design-led exploration informed by Susan Sontag’s Notes on “Camp”. The essay serves less as a stylistic formula to be applied than as a reference framework for critically reflecting on questions of exaggeration, artificiality, and stylistic intensification. At its core is the task of framing, translating, and condensing the respective diploma… 2026S, artistic Seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Antonia Birnbaum

Der Blick Woher kommt der Blick, wie wird geschaut, was wird sichtbar gemacht? Jenseits der unmittelbaren Annahme, dass der Blick durch seine Repräsentation das Wirkliche wahrnimmt, zeigt sich der Blick in allerhand Intrigen verwickelt: In der Gliederung unseres „Ichs“, in der technischen Zusammensetzung von Wahrnehmung, in der Differenz von Schein und Wahrheit. Dieses Seminar befasst sich mit einigen der Verfahren,… 2026S, scientific seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Christina May Yan Carli

Die Lehrveranstaltung Übersetzen I setzt einen Fokus auf die eigene künstlerische, gestalterische Praxis. Ausgehend von dieser werden Ansätze, Ideen, Überlegungen zu ihrer Vermittlung und möglichen Methoden hierzu entwickelt und diskutiert sowie laufend dokumentiert. Weiters beleuchtet die Lehrveranstaltung allgemeine fachspezifische Themen wie den Lehrplan (Berufsbildend, MS, AHS, SEK I und II, Matura), Fachsaal und fachspezifische Gegebenheiten, Material, Ausstattung, Sicherheit, Benotung, Unterrichtsplanung… 2026S, Introductory Seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Paul Iby

Machines Between cakes, trumpets, and drum rolls in the spirit of the overarching theme of educational, career, and life orientation (BMB 2025). The Translation I course focuses on one's own artistic and creative practice. Based on this, approaches, ideas, considerations for their communication, and possible methods for doing so are developed, discussed, and continuously documented. Furthermore, the course examines general… 2025W, Introductory Seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Bernadette Anzengruber

Ausgehend vom Lehrplan der Allgemeinbildenden Höheren Schulen beschäftigen wir uns in der Lehrveranstaltung Übersetzen I (KKP) mit dem fachdidaktischen Transfer der eigenen künstlerischen Praxis in schulische Vermittlungsformate, die Diversität und Inklusion in den Fokus rücken. Im Zentrum stehen reale Situationen aus dem Schulalltag und die konkrete Arbeit mit heterogenen Schüler*innengruppen. Was heisst es, Unterricht barrierearm zu planen? Worauf ist bei… 2026S, Introductory Seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Clemens-Gregor Göller

Schwerpunkt: Material, Technik und Medien Wir befassen uns in diesem Proseminar mit den Grundlagen von Kunst und Gestaltung im System Schule: Welche Art von Unterricht hilft Kindern und Jugendlichen, Bilder zu verstehen, Bilder selbst zu gestalten, sie im Alltag bewusst wahrzunehmen, sinnvoll zu nutzen und wirksam einzusetzen? Wie bringen wir einen kreativen Prozess überhaupt in Gang? Wie finden wir adäquate… 2025W, Introductory Seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Susanne Frantal

Forschungsfrage: Welche fachdidaktischen Technik und Design Grundlagen sind für künstlerische Projekte in der Sekundarstufe relevant? Ausgehend von eigenen künstlerischen Werken werden wir die geeigneten Techniken analysieren, vertiefen und in ein Unterrichtskonzept, entsprechend dem Lehrplan der Sekundarstufe, transferieren. Die Materialgerechtigkeit wird im fachlichen Kontext durch „hands on“ Übungen erprobt, ebenso die Binnendifferenzierungen der Aufgabenstellung entsprechend der Diversität der Lernenden. Im Seminar… 2025W/2026S, scientific seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Paul Iby

Of Scars and Seams Textile-Based Crisis Management and Support Between Upper and Lower Thread The aim of this course is to develop a teaching concept (with reference to and positioning within the curriculum), to test and experiment with it in practice, and then to reflect on it, evaluate it, and adapt it. The adapted concept will be prepared as an… 2025W, scientific seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Paul Iby

EI Research question: How can creative and experimental tasks be developed for secondary school students based on the egg, with particular emphasis on cross-curricular topics (BMBWF 2023)? The aim of the course is to develop a teaching concept (with reference to and alignment with the curriculum), to try it out in practice, to test it, and then to reflect on,… 2025W/2026S, scientific seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Ruth Mateus-Berr

THEMA: Sensibilisierung für antiziganistische Vorurteile und deren gesellschaftliche Wirkungsmacht durch Kunst- bzw. Designbasierte Unterrichtskonzepte. Wichtig: Diese LV kann nur in Kombination mit dem Experimentierlabor von Kollegin Danijela Cicvaric besucht werden! Forschungsfrage: Wie können künstlerisch-pädagogische Vermittlungsformate im schulischen Kontext dazu beitragen, Jugendliche für antiziganistische Vorurteile und deren gesellschaftliche Wirkungsmacht zu sensibilisieren und kritisch-reflexive Handlungskompetenz zu fördern? Ziele der Lehrveranstaltung Entwicklung, Erprobung… 2025W/2026S, scientific seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Katharina Jesberger

Für die Übung vor Originalen gehen wir in verschiedene Museen, um Gemälde oder Objekte im Original zu betrachten. Jede:r wird sich in eine intensive Auseinandersetzung mit einem Werk begeben, um es im Seminar der Gruppe vorzustellen. Der erste Schritt vor dem Original besteht aus einem intensiven Betrachten und dem Beschreiben des Gesehenen mit eigenen Worten. Als zweiter Schritt sollen unter… 2025W, Introductory Seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Martin Färber

What does interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary or post-disciplinary teamwork mean? How can collective work fail better or even succeed? Do we have to let go of our preconceived notions for the benefit of group projects? What is a good idea? How can we accept that we and others have an expertise? How do we best contribute to projects with our own background?… 2025W, Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Valerie Messini

The publication series ‘Encyclopedia of Media: Writings by Peter Weibel’, brings together the writings of the curator, theorist and media artist Peter Weibel (1944–2023). Weibel understood media as a means of reflecting on our access to the world. He explored how recording, storing and transmitting information has continually evolved from antiquity to the present day and significantly influenced culture. His… 2025W, scientific seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Denise Helene Sumi

The publication series ‘Encyclopedia of Media: Writings by Peter Weibel’, brings together the writings of the curator, theorist and media artist Peter Weibel (1944–2023). Weibel understood media as a means of reflecting on our access to the world. He explored how recording, storing and transmitting information has continually evolved from antiquity to the present day and significantly influenced culture. His… 2025W, scientific seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Yasmina Haddad

The camera was used as an imperialist tool from the beginnings on- there is an urgent need to unlearn some of the implemented knowledge and language concerning it´s history. That goes from the politics of who is beeing shown and in which context, how history is written by doing so, to how the image of the normative body has been… 2025W, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Antoinette Marie Catherine Rhomberg

Unfortunately, this course is currently only offered in German.If you are not fluent in German, you will have great difficulty following along and, therefore, will not be able to attend the class. We apologize for any inconvenience. 2026S, Lecture, 2.0 ECTS

Tatjana Bayerova

The fibre identification is an important first step in predicting the behavior of textile artifacts under different conditions. Knowing the type of fiber is also useful for planning appropriate conservation measures and/or storage methods/conditions. Focus: Theoretical basics of fiber identification using transmitted light microscopy, preparation of permanent preparations, theoretical basics of microchemical reactions used for fibre identification, as well as… 2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Yun Liu

The fibre identification is an important first step in predicting the behavior of textile artifacts under different conditions. Knowing the type of fiber is also useful for planning appropriate conservation measures and/or storage methods/conditions. Focus: Theoretical basics of fiber identification using transmitted light microscopy, preparation of permanent preparations, theoretical basics of microchemical reactions used for fibre identification, as well as… 2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Andrea Börner

The course looks at different scales of urbanized landscapes, questioning the relationship between densely built cores and seemingly supportive hinterlands. In lectures, readings and seminar, and by means of selected examples, common paradigms of spatial organizational principles are critically reflected in order to reassess their relevance  with regard to current dynamics.   2025W, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Andrea Börner

Urban Strategies Integration provides a framework for articulating and deepening an urban / landscape aspect of the pre-diploma project. In group discussions and individual meetings, students are guided through the process of formulating and testing a hypothesis by anchoring their reasoning in related discourses on a relevant focus of their choice. Note: Individual projects do not have to tackle large-scale… 2025W/2026S, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Rudolf Stefanich

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to UI design using Figma. Students will learn to develop interactive prototypes, apply user personas, and construct wireframes while adhering to best practices in color theory, typography, and UI component creation. Core design concepts such as Components, Constraints, and Variants are introduced, alongside the use of UI kits to enhance workflow efficiency.  2025W, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Karin Michalski

National and international conflicts, the consequences of disasters, but also of social injustices, repeatedly promote scenarios and thought patterns in cultural studies and artistic works that allow the respective potential of a situation to be rethought or further developed. This often gives rise to utopian or dystopian visions of the future, which in turn allow conclusions to be drawn about… 2026S, scientific seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Wolfgang Haspinger

In dieser Lehrveranstaltung werden die Grundlagen von Adobe Indesign, Illustrator und Photoshop unterrichtet. Illustrator: Erstellen und Ändern von Pfaden –> einfache Pfadmanipulationen (Pfade auftrennen, zusammenfügen, …) Arbeiten mit Farben/Farbräumen, Volltonfarben –> Druckausgabe Sinnvolles Anwenden der verschiedenen Werkzeuge: Drehen/Spiegeln/Skalieren, Pathfinder, Angleichenwerkzeug, Farbverläufe, Arbeiten mit Schriften Photoshop : Dateiformate/Dateigrößen/Bildgrößen/Bildauflösung einstellen & ändern / Farbräume/Profile –> Dateiausgabe; Indesign: Text- und Bildrahmen, Arbeiten mit… 2025W, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Ruben Demus

Wed, 10 a.m. - The aim of this event is to provide a fundamental understanding of secure utilization of digital networks and data protection, both in theoretical and practical aspects. The covered topics encompass: methods of data backup and recovery, threats and risks in the digital world, measures for defense against attacks and safeguarding sensitive data, secure handling of online… 2025W/2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Alexandra Thurner

Grundbegriffe des Vertragsrechts Abschluss von Verträgen AGB und sonstige Vertragsinhalte Vertragsmängel vor und nach Abschluss Vertragsabschluss im Internet Vertragstypen ua Urheberrecht Schutzvoraussetzungen, Schutzgegenstand Urheberschaft Rechte der Urheber:innen (Werkverwertung, Persönlichkeitsrechte) Urhebervertragsrecht Ansprüche bei Urheberrechtsverletzungen ua 2025W/2026S, Lecture, 2.0 ECTS

Franz Schubert

Digital Video Editing and Compositing: Artistic and technical fundamentals of non-linear video editing. Digital media formats, frame rate considerations, compression methods, transcoding. User interface, media acquisition Montage and trimming techniques, transitions Compositing, keying. Proxy Workflow Tracking and stabilisation techniques. Videofilter Masks and Mattes, multi-camera morkflow, Timeremapping, still frames, Graphic overlays, .psd workflow Color correction, color grading, video effects, Audio workflow,… 2025W, artistic Seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Franz Schubert

Advanced postproduction techniques using Adobe After Effects Motion graphics Text animation techniques Time-based compositing Digital retouching and video enhancement Special effects and visual effects workflows Camera tracking and object tracking 2D and 2.5D animation techniques Media formats and delivery standards for time-based visual media The precise thematic focus and methodological structure of the course will be defined during the first… 2026S, artistic Seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Marvin Jourdan Gierlinger

In this course, we will explore video as a standalone art form to better understand how its narrative elements can be integrated into stage design and live performance.Our main focus this semester will be working with the 3D program Blender, with particular attention to environment building and lighting. By the end of the course, students will propose a stage design… 2025W/2026S, artistic Seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Wolfgang Neipl

The lecture takes place directly after the AfterEffects - elementary course. All students must have completed: 2D-Animation und Compositing-elementary  Contents: 3D - Layers, Camera _ Audio-synchronous Object Animation _ Tools for Charakteranimation _ Cropping with Roto Brush _  Colorgrading, Colorcorrection _ Possibilities and Limitations of Morphing _ Short Insight into Expressions. 2025W/2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Wolfgang Neipl

Video graphics animation & compositing for film, web and all other time-based media The course is suitable for beginners and those returning to the subject and offers students flexible scheduling, see “Comments” below. Step-by-step lectures by building up typical compositions. Excerpt from the course content: Customization of the work interface_Digitale Videoformats, Importing Media _ Layerproperties _ Animated Masks _ Keyframeinterpolation… 2025W/2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Wolfgang Neipl

Artistic film practice Technically speaking, the camera records images. But "film photography" is different from "still photography". What "creative controls" are available to the artists? "Rules" can be safe tools or deliberately broken. Artistic techniques are excellent sources of inspiration. Whether experimental or conventional, every filmmaker should know about them in order to find suitable settings and (also) conceptual resolutions… 2025W/2026S, artistic Seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Wolfgang Neipl

...how to hook the audience... Whatever you want to present, it always works best with a story. Make it a story ! Conception of a short film (60sec). We think in images, fall in love with them and often get lost in them. Such images are important for filmmaking, but in order to take the viewer's breath away, we need… 2025W/2026S, artistic Seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Jan Jancik

Introduction to working with DaVinci Resolve, no previous knowledge necessary. All functions of DaVinci Resolve and a professional way of working with the editing program are taught using examples. Some of the topics discussed will be: Structured workflow for video editing Technical know-how on video formats and codecs Transitions and editing techniques Sound editing and music editing Audio/Video synchronization Color… 2025W/2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Jan Jancik

Learn Video-Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro - no previous knowledge necessary. Using examples, all functions of Premiere Pro and a professional way of working with the editing program are taught, so that future video editing projects can be implemented independently - from material sorting, through color grading to the final export. Some of the topics discussed will be: Structured workflow… 2025W/2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Wolfgang Neipl

Filming of a community project in Cinelook (Shooting Work on location). EXAMPLE (performance) pw: example To attend this course please also register: Filming-Techniques/Kameraarbeit und Ton The work takes place in teams of about 6 people. The allocation for this takes place during the preliminary meeting and is then binding ! See below for possible dates. Please understand that pre-reservation is… 2025W/2026S, artistic Seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Wolfgang Neipl

EXPERIMENTAL (!) SOUND DESIGN Voice/Sound - Recording, Synthesisers, Sounddesign. How do I record speech, singing and sounds correctly, and what can I do with them? When do you need mono and when do you need stereo microphones? Creative audio editing. Practical introduction to synthetic sound generation (Synthesizers) and its artistic application in music and sound production. Relevant programme / digital… 2025W/2026S, artistic Seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Wolfgang Neipl

The course teaches professional dubbing by use of the soudlibrary of Logic. The procedure enables copyright independence. Contents: Music and sound as mood-creating elements. Sounddesign. Technical and artistic foundations of composing, arranging and producing musical structures on motion pictures. The term: »Music» is also interpreted as »Sound- and Noise Structure». Relevant Application (Digital Audio Workstation): Logic In line with systematic… 2025W/2026S, artistic Seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Tina Kult

The seminar “Video-Related Media” continues the work begun in the first semester and deepens the engagement with video art through analysis, discussion, and individual artistic practice. It is developed in collaboration with the Ursula Blickle Video Archive. The focus of the seminar is the development of a single-channel moving image work, which will be presented in the summer as part… 2025W/2026S, artistic Seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Sebastian Brauneis

Something with Media – Integration – Improvisation – Intervention This course focuses—taking its cue from film as a semi-industrially produced, collaborative medium—on the collective development of media-based artistic works situated between improvisation, political intervention, and inclusive organization. Together, we explore strategies for creating relevant, formally precise media works using minimal means—but with maximum clarity—and, crucially, for organizing their realization. Experiences… 2025W/2026S, artistic Seminar, 2.0 ECTS