Stefan Wykydal

There is no such thing as good or bad image composition, but compositions do have an effect on viewers. Understanding, knowledge, and experience in the field of image composition help us to better empathize with image effects and experience their dynamics more consciously. The workshop uses theoretical knowledge (Rudolf Arnheim, Amy Sillman, Werner van Appeldorn, and others) and practical exercises… 2027S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 1.0 ECTS

Simon Goritschnig

Part 2 of the course. Prior knowledge or previous attendance of this course is required. In the second part of Drawing: Comics, the focus is on producing an independent comic. Emphasis is placed on concept development, planning, drawing, lettering, coloring, and printing a complete comic. The final work must be at least 16 pages long. The primary goal is to… 2026W/2027S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Simon Goritschnig

What is drawing in the digital age — and what can it do? Where does it begin and where does it end? These questions and their relevance are explored in the context of contemporary art, as well as examined practically and intuitively. Drawing, as a fundamental means of image production, is explored as an artistic medium and expanded into the… 2026W/2027S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Simon Goritschnig

In this course, we will focus on different aspects of drawing from nature. We will explore figure drawing, still life and the way we perceive the world. THE COURSE CONSISTS OF: Drawing Diskuasion & group feedback 1-to-1 feedback WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE? This course is for people who want to practice, develop their skill set, and deepen their understanding… 2026W/2027S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

2026W, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Maria Ziegelböck

The ZKF takes place every Wednesday and involves working on projects related to the year’s theme, work meetings in various settings, presentations, workshops, guest talks and excursions. Programmes and additional dates will be communicated by email – subject line: ZKF update.   2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 12.0 ECTS

Maria Ziegelböck

The ZKF takes place every Wednesday and involves working on projects related to the year’s theme, work meetings in various settings, presentations, workshops, guest talks and excursions. Programmes and additional dates will be communicated by email – subject line: ZKF update. 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 15.0 ECTS

Bernhard Kleber

  PIER PAOLO PASOLINI     Die genauen Modalitäten werden  am 1.10.  zusammen mit dem ZKF-sheet bekannt gegeben. 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 15.0 ECTS

Bernhard Kleber

  PIER PAOLO PASOLINI   Die genauen Modalitäten werden am 1.10. zusammen mit dem ZKF-sheet bekannt gegeben. 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 14.0 ECTS

Oliver Kartak

The zkF includes weekly participation on Wednesdays and selected Mondays with the following program: - Preliminary discussion within the team- Presentation in class- Individual discussions with Oliver Kartak, Jian Haake, and Christian Schlager- Project development 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 12.0 ECTS

Oliver Kartak

The zkF includes weekly participation on Wednesdays and selected Mondays with the following program:   - Preliminary discussion within the team- Presentation in class- Individual discussions with Oliver Kartak, Jian Haake, and Christian Schlager- Project development 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 12.0 ECTS

Luzius Bernhard

2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 19.0 ECTS

Liz Haas

2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 19.0 ECTS

Luzius Bernhard

2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 12.0 ECTS

Liz Haas

2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 12.0 ECTS

Luzius Bernhard

2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 10.0 ECTS

Liz Haas

2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 10.0 ECTS

Margarete Jahrmann

ART GAMES GAME ART: PLAYING TOGETHER in LUDIC SPACES artistic artefacts are at the heart of EXPERIMENTAL GAME CULTURES and thus core to the central artistic subject of the program. Art is formed by play — and Play is a form of art among humans, connecting to the non human and all kind of technological, natural and animal entitites. The… 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 8.0 ECTS

Thomas Wagensommerer

Conventional game mechanics can be described as “rule-based methods for agency in the gameworld, designed for overcoming challenges in non-trivial ways.” (Sicart, M. A. (2016a). Mechanics. In H. Lowood & R. Guins (Eds.), Debugging Game History: A Critical Lexicon. (pp. 297–304). MIT Press) This course aims to reflects on strategies to approach, research, evaluate, create and define experimental game mechanics… 2026W/2027S, artistic Seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Stefan Maier

A game is not played in a space; a game produces one.In Experimental Game Spaces, we approach games and play as artistic media through which space can be constructed, questioned, and transformed. Throughout the course, we will use and misuse different modes of production to investigate how spaces are made, perceived, inhabited, and played. A detailed course outline will be… 2026W/2027S, artistic Seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Sophie Thun

ZKF/Plenum every Tuesday 14:00: work presentations, exhibition visits, guest lectures, excursions, film screeningsIndividual talks: by appointment 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 15.0 ECTS

Sophie Thun

ZKF/Plenum every Tuesday 14:00: work presentations, exhibition visits, guest lectures, excursions, film screeningsIndividual talks: by appointment 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 15.0 ECTS

Matthias Spaetgens

2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 12.0 ECTS

Matthias Spaetgens

2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 14.0 ECTS

Matthias Spaetgens

2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 10.0 ECTS

Martina Grießer-Stermscheg

2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 18.0 ECTS

Martina Grießer-Stermscheg

2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 18.0 ECTS

Henning Bohl

Class Meetings, Studio visits     2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 15.0 ECTS

Henning Bohl

Class Meetings, Studio visits     2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 15.0 ECTS

Judith Eisler

The central artistic subject (ZKF) is the basis of art education. In this class, students develop their individual artistic identity and investigate their potential and mindset as young artists. Through group discussions and individual mentoring sessions with Prof. Judith Eisler and the department staff, students learn to analyze and communicate the fundamentals of their practice. Kick-off meeting: will be announced… 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 15.0 ECTS

Judith Eisler

The central artistic subject (ZKF) is the basis of art education. In this class, students develop their individual artistic identity and investigate their potential and mindset as young artists. Through group discussions and individual mentoring sessions with Prof. Judith Eisler and the department staff, students learn to analyze and communicate the fundamentals of their practice.Additional activities involve excursions, artist talks,… 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 15.0 ECTS

Craig Green

Please see the course plan available to students of the Fashion Department. 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 12.0 ECTS

Craig Green

Please see the course plan available to students of the Fashion Department. 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 26.0 ECTS

Craig Green

Please see the course plan available to students of the Fashion Department. 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 12.0 ECTS

Paul Petritsch

The Zentrales Künstlerisches Fach (ZKF), or main artistic subject, provides a setting for developing, supporting, and discussing the artistic works. It is an “open format” and takes place in cooperation with the instructors and students of the department. In 2026/2027 the instructors will be Paul Petritsch, Heribert Friedl, Ursula Gaisbauer, and Katrin Hornek, with support in the workshops from Fabian… 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 15.0 ECTS

Paul Petritsch

The Zentrales Künstlerisches Fach (ZKF), or main artistic subject, provides a setting for developing, supporting, and discussing the artistic works. It is an “open format” and takes place in cooperation with the instructors and students of the department. In 2026/2027 the instructors will be Paul Petritsch, Heribert Friedl, Ursula Gaisbauer, and Katrin Hornek, with support in the workshops from Fabian… 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 15.0 ECTS

Hans Schabus

Central Artistic Subject includes discussions, excursions, presentations, lectures and individual talks.The course is held weekly. 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 15.0 ECTS

Hans Schabus

Central Artistic Subject includes discussions, excursions, presentations, lectures and individual talks. The course is held weekly. 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 15.0 ECTS

Jakob Lena Knebl

- weekly ZKF (= central artistic subject) on wednesdays- discussion of current projects / annual theme- presentations by students- diploma supervision- exhibition visits / excursions- guest lectures / discussions- workshops 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 19.0 ECTS

Jakob Lena Knebl

- weekly ZKF (= central artistic subject) on wednesdays- discussion of current projects / annual theme- presentations by students- diploma supervision- exhibition visits / excursions- guest lectures / discussions- workshops 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 16.0 ECTS

Jakob Lena Knebl

- weekly ZKF (= central artistic subject) on wednesdays- discussion of current projects / annual theme- presentations by students- diploma supervision- exhibition visits / excursions- guest lectures / discussions- workshops 2026W/2027S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 10.0 ECTS

Jan Svenungsson

The aim of the course is to support the development of an individual position for artistic expression and production and for dealing with the social and artistic environment, and to arrive at an independent artistic strategy. The discussion of content and the learning of traditional (analog) and new (digital) graphic and printmaking techniques support the evolution of the students' own… 2026W, Individual Artistic Instruction, 15.0 ECTS

Jan Svenungsson

The aim of the course is to develop an individual approach to artistic expression and production, to engage with the social and artistic environment, and to achieve an independent artistic position. Together we question, criticize and discuss individual approaches and inspirations in order to promote participation in contemporary artistic discourse. In the Zentralen Künstlerischen Fach (ZKF), the focus is on… 2026W, Individual Artistic Instruction, 15.0 ECTS

Jan Völker

This lecture-series explores the connection between the concept of property and the sacred. The foundation of civil society is the idea of property. It seems almost untouchable: Has property in our contemporary Western societies become a new form of the untouchable, the sacred? Or is it the other way around—that the inviolability of property is also due to the expulsion… 2026W, Lecture, 2.0 ECTS

Silke Geppert

FASHION AND TEXTILE from the FRENCH REVOLUTION to approx. 1920 Based on the realisation that fashionable silhouettes are tied to the time in which they were created, this Cycle III teaches knowledge of fashion, textiles and the beginnings of the modern fashions system. The focus is on the 19th century, the democratisation of fashion and the development of the haute… 2026W, Lecture, 2.0 ECTS

Silke Geppert

2027S, Lecture, 2.0 ECTS