Isabel Kranz

Wir sind umgeben von Pflanzen. Sie begegnen uns in Innen- und Außenräumen, in privaten Gärten, öffentlichen Parks und auf Balkonen, geordnet in Feldern, Beeten und Trögen oder wild wachsend aus Asphaltritzen und entlang von Zuggleisen. Wissen über sie kann daher an den unterschiedlichsten Orten gewonnen werden. Während für die Heilkunde der Antike und des Mittelalters lebendige Pflanzen als Anschauungsmaterial ausschlaggebend… 2025W, Project - bound Seminar, 5.0 ECTS

Liddy Scheffknecht

Wir sind umgeben von Pflanzen. Sie begegnen uns in Innen- und Außenräumen, in privaten Gärten, öffentlichen Parks und auf Balkonen, geordnet in Feldern, Beeten und Trögen oder wild wachsend aus Asphaltritzen und entlang von Zuggleisen. Wissen über sie kann daher an den unterschiedlichsten Orten gewonnen werden. Während für die Heilkunde der Antike und des Mittelalters lebendige Pflanzen als Anschauungsmaterial ausschlaggebend… 2025W, Project - bound Seminar, 5.0 ECTS

Anita Hosseini

The term bodyscape is an interdisciplinary concept that views the body not as an isolated entity, but as a landscape or space of interactions shaped by social, political, ecological and media influences. In essence, it involves considering the body as terrain, permeated by power relations, inscriptions, boundaries and circulations. Similar to the landscape, the body is subject to a spatiotemporal… 2026S, Project - bound Seminar, 10.0 ECTS

Kristina Pia Hofer

The course focuses on field recording as an artistic practice and as a subject for critical academic inquiry. We will question field recordings as a practice of capture: how are they entangled with extractivist logics old and new, with binary epistemologies of ‘Nature’ and ‘Culture,’ with gendered and racialized structures and dynamics of power? You will be able to approach… 2025W, Project - bound Seminar, 10.0 ECTS

Jan Völker

The seminar runs alongside the lecture, but attendance at the lecture is not a prerequisite for participation. We read texts that are used in the lecture and discuss them together. Based on our discussions, we will jointly design and organize a symposium, which will not consist of individual contributions, but rather of various joint contributions that we will create together.… 2026S, Project - bound Seminar, 10.0 ECTS

Birgit Hertel

The aim is to independently identify problems in image processing and to develop and optimize solutions based on the techniques learned. Since this is an advanced course, the basics of Adobe Photoshop are already assumed and not taught. You should know: The PS interface, moving windows, arranging them, opening & saving files, using layers. Create selections, edit masks.The tools should… 2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Martin Hödlmoser

We will cover topics such as: Advanced program environment, image research and image rights, import functions, Camera Raw, color modes, color management (ICC profiles, monitor calibration), advanced selection techniques and special masks (area, color, luminance, contour), advanced brush options, color modification, color effects, detail retouching, area retouching, advanced tonal value and color correction options, hi-end retouching techniques (negative clarity, frequency… 2025W, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Martin Hödlmoser

Program features: basics, navigation and presets, file formats, color management, color modes, fill methods, tools, brush tips, selection methods, alpha channels, quick mask mode, layers, adjustment layers, shapes, paths, tone value correction, color correction, transform, filters. Digital image editing basics: selection, cropping, retouching, composing, tonal values, color values, image resolution and print resolution. Pro tips: DTP workflow, PDF workflow, print… 2025W/2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Martin Hödlmoser

Program features: basics, navigation and presets, file formats, color management, color modes, fill methods, tools, brush tips, selection methods, alpha channels, quick mask mode, layers, adjustment layers, shapes, paths, tone value correction, color correction, transform, filters. Digital image editing basics: selection, cropping, retouching, composing, tonal values, color values, image resolution and print resolution. Pro tips: DTP workflow, PDF workflow, print… 2025W/2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Martin Hödlmoser

Program features: basics, navigation and presets, file formats, color management, color modes, fill methods, tools, brush tips, selection methods, alpha channels, quick mask mode, layers, adjustment layers, shapes, paths, tone value correction, color correction, transform, filters. Digital image editing basics: selection, cropping, retouching, composing, tonal values, color values, image resolution and print resolution. Pro tips: DTP workflow, PDF workflow, print… 2025W/2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Anja Jonkhans

Teaching the theoretical basics of plan presentation, building regulations and standards as well as the process of a building project. This is followed by plan execution based on a small architectural project (submission plan) for the building authorities.     2025W, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Marcus Bruckmann

Im Rahmen dieser Lehrveranstaltung werden die Studierenden persönlich und individuell bei der Planung und Auswahl von Lehrveranstaltungen im Ausmaß von 8 ECTS aus dem gesamten universitären Angebot unterstützt. Diese sollen – im Gegensatz zu freien Wahlfächern - explizit in engem inhaltlichem Zusammenhang mit Projekten des Designentwurf 2.0 stehen und die jeweilige Schwerpunktsetzung im zweiten Studienabschnitt - auch bis hin zur… 2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Nikolas Heep

Diese Lehrveranstaltung dient der Koordinierung der Wahlfächer im Zweiten Studienabschnitt. Die Wahlfächer sollen auf die individuellen Interessen und Schwerpunkte der Studierenden abgestimmt und mit dem Lehrenden abgesprochen werden. 2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Christian Steiner

This course serves to coordinate the electives in the second stage of studies . The electives should be tailored to the individual interests and emphases of the students and coordinated with the instructor.   2025W, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Stefan Zinell

  Diese Lehrveranstaltung dient der Koordinierung der Wahlfächer im Zweiten Studienabschnitt . Die Wahlfächer sollen auf die individuellen Interessen und Schwerpunkte der Studierenden abgestimmt werden und mit dem Lehrenden abgesprochen werden.   2025W, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Julienne Lorz

The platform for inter- and transdisciplinary exchange is the central artistic subject (ZKF) of Expanded Museum Studies. The platform is designed to explore thematic fields of Expanded Museum Studies both academically and practically and to establish links to public discourses. This course is aimed at students in the first semester of Expanded Museum Studies. NB: The dates are not final… 2025W, Individual Artistic Instruction, 6.0 ECTS

Julienne Lorz

The platform for inter- and transdisciplinary exchange is the central artistic subject (ZKF) of Expanded Museum Studies. The platform is designed to explore thematic fields of Expanded Museum Studies both academically and practically and to establish links to public discourses. This course is aimed at students in the second semester of Expanded Museum Studies. 2026S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 6.0 ECTS

Julienne Lorz

The platform for inter- and transdisciplinary exchange is the central artistic subject (ZKF) of Expanded Museum Studies. The platform is designed to explore thematic fields of Expanded Museum Studies both academically and practically and to establish links to public discourses. This course is aimed at students in their third semester of Expanded Museum Studies. NB: The dates are not final… 2025W, Individual Artistic Instruction, 6.0 ECTS

Clara Hirschmanner

This term we’ll be diving into the vast world of urban and pervasive games. There are over 225 Wohnstraßen in Vienna: Residental streets in which playing is officially allowed on the streets. The reality is a bit more bleak: Most of these Wohnstraßen in Vienna are not distinguishable from normal streets. Two of them are Bäckerstraße and Sonnenfelsgasse, located in… 2025W/2026S, scientific seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Caroline Heider

In this course, we follow the traces of the development of recording technologies in order to examine the appearance of photographic images: From the science-related beginnings to areas such as reportage, fashion and advertising ( applied ) photography to the present day. Using selected examples from the publication Manifeste! the work methods of various photographers are explored and the theories… 2025W, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Fabian Elbaky

This semester, we will focus primarily on the book "Resonance: A Sociology of Our Relationship to the World" by Hartmut Rosa (2019).   … a more detailed description will follow shortly! 2025W/2026S, scientific seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Yona Schreyer

Human Rights in and the Right to the City As one of the few globally acknowledged frameworks by the International Community, the Human Rights are universal, legally binding, and established to put the collective empowerment of the people and their individual well-being at the centre of (inter)national political and economic decision-making. Safeguarding the Human Rights becomes ever more critical in… 2025W/2026S, scientific seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Franz Schuh

Seit dem Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs hat es nie eine Epoche gegeben, die dermaßen „politisiert“ gewesen wäre, wie die derzeitige. Das liegt an einer weltweiten krisenhaften Problemlage, in der niemand genau wissen kann, was denn das Richtige wäre, um „die Probleme zu lösen.“ Diese relative Orientierungslosigkeit führt paradoxerweise zu einer Verschärfung, zu einer Intensivierung der Überzeugungen. Je weniger sicher man… 2025W, scientific seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Franz Schuh

Mein Seminar hat im Prinzip zum Thema, was alles gut zu wissen ist, wenn man als Künstlerin, als Künstler oder als Lehrer, als Lehrerin in Kunstfragen arbeiten möchte. Als ich mich vor einiger Zeit entschied, dieses Programm unter dem Titel „Politik und Ästhetik“ abzuhandeln, befand ich mich in Sicherheit: Das Thema ließ sich akademisch abhandeln. Ich hätte Walter Benjamins Aufsatz… 2026S, scientific seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Christoph Kaltenbrunner

Diese Lehrveranstaltung richtet sich ausschließlich an Studierenden mit einem BA-Abschluss Lehramt einer österreichischen PH. Modalitäten sind dieselben wie bei der LV Laufende Portfolioarbeit  der FOR-Phase. Mehr Infos KLICK Anmeldung per mail bei doris.muellner@uni-ak.ac.at 2025W/2026S, Mentored Study Reflection, 1.0 ECTS

Isabel Kranz

Die Themen, Methoden und Theorien der Kulturwissenschaft sind ebenso vielfältig wie ihre Materialien. Die Abteilung Kulturwissenschaften an der Angewandten vertritt daher einen breiten Kulturbegriff, der gesellschaftliche Praxen, symbolische Formen und historische Archive untersucht. Im Mittelpunkt steht dabei stets die Beschäftigung mit konkreten Materialien (wie Texten, Bildern, Räumen).In dieser Ringvorlesung stellen Mitarbeiter_innen, Projektmitarbeiter_innen und Lehrende der Abteilung und ausgewählte Gastvortragende ihre… 2025W, lecture series, 2.0 ECTS

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Claudia Holzinger

Photographic Narration in Publication Formats (Print and Digital / Zine and Web) This course explores strategies and working processes through which photographic projects can be given a narrative publication format. Through the analysis and discussion of selected examples, both traditional print formats—such as books and zines—and digital publication formats, including websites, blogs, and slide posts, are examined. The participants’ photographic… 2025W/2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Judith Pichlmüller

Artistic works have various forms of visualization: from the status of planning and realization to exhibition and visualization. This semester is specifically dedicated to the development of artistic editions and artist books. In small groups, the design of an artist's book as an independent work of art, as a sculptural object, will be discussed intensively. Special attention will be paid… 2025W/2026S, artistic Seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Bernhard Faiss

The seminar provides students with the opportunity to develop and present their artistic works, projects, and portfolios for midterms, diplomas or exhibition projects. Contents: ● Excursions to thematically relevant current exhibitions in Vienna with a focus on the MAK● Fundamentals of Visual Communication: How does the transmission of messages through images and text work?● Storytelling: How do you tell a… 2025W/2026S, artistic Seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Eva Maria Kitting

Was macht eine gute Präsentation aus ? Dieser Frage wird in der Lehrveranstaltung nachgegangen. Die Lehrveranstaltung soll den Studierenden die Möglichkeit bieten sich mehrmals einer Präsentationssituation auszusetzen und den persönlichen Präsentationsstil zur Diskussion zu stellen. Die Auseinandersetzung mit der Selbst - und Projektinszinierung steht dabei im Vordergrund. Was wird verstanden, was geht verloren und was versteht sich von selbst? Der… 2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Guadalupe Dominica Piñar Larrubia

The first part of the course provides an introduction to microbiology in the context of restoration. It aims to familiarise students with the relevant microorganisms and their physiological properties. It also covers the identification and classification of microbial damage to objects, and the systematic approach to biogenic damage, including the development of prevention and treatment strategies. The following topics will… 2025W, Lecture, 1.0 ECTS

Katja Sterflinger

Becoming familiar with essential microorganisms relevant to restoration and conservation and their physiological properties. Recognising and classifying microbially caused damage to an object.Systematic approach to biogenic damage and development of prevention and treatment concepts.Basic microbiological working techniques (theory). 2025W, Lecture, 1.0 ECTS

Johanna Runkel

Die Vorlesung vermittelt die Grundlagen der präventiven Konservierung. Der Fokus liegt auf den "ten agents of deterioriation", den relevantesten Schadensfaktoren für Objekte, Denkmäler und Sammlungen. Die Studierenden lernen, Risiken und Gefahren für die Erhaltung zu erkennen und Maßnahmen dagegen zu setzen.  2026S, Lecture, 2.0 ECTS

Hartmut Ehrhardt

In close coordination with the ZKF in the area of stage and film design and with direct reference to its inherent topics, the course accompanies the production of true-scale models - be it for theater, film or exhibitions - as an essential tool for negotiations, with particular attention to the specific requirements. Continuing the teaching contents of the previous winter… 2025W/2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Birgit Hertel

MODULE 1:SIMPLE CHARACTER ANIMATION AND FRAME BY FRAMEMODULE 2:MOCKUPS FOR PRESENTATIONS AND PORTFOLIOS (still and animated)-MODULE 1: SIMPLE CHARACTER ANIMATION AND FRAME BY FRAMECreating a character in IllustratorImporting into After Effects and basic knowledge of shape layersBasics of animation with frames andTips and tricks for achieving smoother, more realistic movementsAnimating a “walk cycle”Frame-by-frame animation in Animate CC, Photoshop, ProcreateMODULE 2:… 2025W, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Martin Hödlmoser

Praxismodul I - Graphic Design I - Communication and Project Management "From briefing to press proof": Essential structures and processes in graphic design explained using the creation of a simple flyer as an example. We will get to know the most important vocabulary of the respective professional jargons in order to gain confidence in dealing with the different project participants.… 2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Birgit Hertel

MODULE 3: AFTER EFFECTS (and others) Creative Effects for Graphic Design, Illustration, and Photography MODULE 4: 2D TO MOTION - CAMERA TRACKING IN AE & 3D MOTION FROM 2D FILES Module 3 content: After Effects and other software (Blender) offer a multitude of possibilities for editing images that can also be used for non-moving content. In Module 3, we will… 2025W, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Martin Hödlmoser

Praxismodul III - Corporate Design - Basics, Design and Project Execution "The Logo and its Application": Corporate design and brand design explained by example using the creation of a style sheet. We will primarily discuss the technical aspects of logo design and application and learn about the essential components of corporate design. Praxismodul IV - Image Management and Raw Conversion… 2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Predrag Milic

In a world on fire, with diminishing social states and institutions, and drying out hopes, societies rumble and brace for the impact, not realising that we already went past these doors. In this new age of long emergency*, artistic expression resonates with survival, and we are to capture these exchanges for the sake of us all. The course will take… 2025W, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Christian Newman

The goal of this intensive, highly interactive course is to help students present their ideas more effectvely in a variety of settings and for different objectives. The workshop-style nature of this course allows students not only to become acquainted with various communication theories and instruments, but, more importantly, to practice them so that they can present in English more confidently… 2026S, Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Eva Lenhart

Those who love glass must expect shards. Or, in the words of Vanocchio Biringuccio in his famous work “De la pirotechnia” from 1540: „Thus in short, to anyone considering it well, all the effects of glass are marvelous. Considering its brief and short life, it cannot and should not be given too much love, and it must be used and… 2026S, artistic Seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Martina Grießer-Stermscheg

Betreuung in der Themenfindung, Konzeption, Durchführung, Verschriftlichung und Vermittlung der künstlerisch-wissenschaftlichen Abschlussarbeit in der Studienrichtung Konservierung und Restaurierung (Abschluss mit Mag. art.). Im Rahmen der Diplomarbeit lösen die Studierenden möglichst eigenständig ein komplexes restauratorisches Problem anhand eines Objektes bzw. einer Objektgruppe oder stellen sich relevanten Forschungsfragen in aktuellen Handlungsfeldern (z.B. Climate Change and sustainability, green skills in practise, Collection/Heritage Management,… 2025W/2026S, scientific seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Marion Elias

Besprechungen und Exegesen über zu den in Doktoraten möglichen und etwa bereits  begonnenen Themenkreisen. Dabei werden die  jeweils teilnehmenden Personen besonders unterstützt, etwa mit Zitierweisen, Literaturbeispielen, Kunstbeispielen, u.ä. Vorschlägen oder Übungen. Kunst und Philosophie werden auf einer Augenhöhe debattiert.     2025W, Doctoral Seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Martina Grießer-Stermscheg

Supervised scientific work with individual focus areas within the framework of a dissertation / PhD (Dr. phil.). The aim of the doctoral program is to contribute to critical knowledge production in conservation through guided but independently conducted research. Particular attention is therefore paid to critical issues that are highly relevant to the present day, e.g., climate protection and sustainability in… 2025W/2026S, Doctoral Seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Harald Gründl

Students with dissertation proposals in the design research areas of "Regenerative Design" or "Circular Design" are welcome to contact me by email. 2025W/2026S, Doctoral Seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Bernhard Kleber

Bernhard KleberInstitut für Bildende & Mediale Kunst, Bühnen- und FilmgestaltungPrivatissimum (PV), 4.0 ECTS, 2.0 SemStd., LV-Nr. S40317   For individual requests, please contact the administration office: ute.katschthaler@uni-ak.ac.at 2025W/2026S, Doctoral Seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Gabriela Krist

Persönliche, individuelle Betreuung und Unterstützung von Dissertationsvorhaben. 2025W/2026S, Doctoral Seminar, 4.0 ECTS