Entrance examination 2017
Entrance examination 2017
Entrance examination 2017 (application deadline expired)
PRACTICAL TASK
Select one of the three linked images.
Topics for selection:
1 (picture 1: Caravaggio)
2 (picture 2: Jeff Wall/Kassel)
3. (Picture 3: Airport)
Create a collection of at least ten images for one of these pictures. At least five of the images must be self-created (drawing, painting, print, collage, sculpture, object, installation, photography, film, performance). Three-dimensional works and performances must be documented either photographically or on film in the form of an enclosed DVD (max. 3 min.). The image collection can draw on motifs from film, print and online media, your everyday life or from art.
The collection should not exceed DIN A4 format.
THEORETICAL TASK
Select one of the following three tasks and create a text for it. The theoretical task must be submitted in paper format (DIN A4) with a maximum of 8,000 characters including spaces (corresponds to approx. 3 pages).
Topics for selection:
1. comment on a review of a current exhibition or film of your choice.
2. write an essay about a work of art that you think deals with the subject of politics.
3. write a dialogue about one of the three linked pictures between two people, one of whom cannot see the picture and does not know it.
Admission to the Bachelor's degree programme "Art and Media" is regulated by admissions regulations (PDF). This provides for an entrance examination for the subject "Art and Media".
The entrance examination consists of a practical and a theoretical task, which applicants must complete independently and submit to us by post (see address below).
The examination papers (written and practical),
the application form (can be found here) and
the curriculum vitae in tabular form
should be sent in duplicate (reproductions/copies). Please refrain from sending originals, as we are unfortunately unable to return the examination papers.
The following criteria serve as the basis for the assessment of both parts of the examination in accordance with the admissions regulations: Ability to articulate, ability to reflect and independence.
We do not require your Abitur certificate; you must present this to the Admissions office when you enrol!
Your application must be sent by 1 June - postmark date of receipt - (no registered post please!) of the year of admission to:
Examining Board for the Art and Media (BA) entrance examination,
School III - School of Linguistics and Cultural Studies
University of Oldenburg
Ammerländer Heerstr. 114 - 118
26129-Oldenburg