Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau – Fakultät Angewandte Kunst Schneeberg
University of Applied Sciences
Goethestraße 1 | 08289 Schneeberg
Teachers/staff, students
14 professors, 26 staff members, approx. 10 freelance teachers, approx. 160 students
Bachelor's degree programme in design
Here, designers are trained to create unique handcrafted pieces and industrial series with a high level of design and technical skill. Computer pools and workshops provide support from the initial idea to the finished prototype. Through practical partners and a practical semester, students gain the knowledge and skills they need for a successful start to their professional careers.
Master's degree programme in Design
The aim is to train designers who are capable of leading design processes in positions of responsibility. The connection to production and the market, research and science results in a diverse career profile for both artistic and industry-oriented job profiles.
Field of study: Textile Art/Textile Design
This field of study navigates the tension between fine art and design, tradition and innovation, the creation of individual pieces and serial processes. Students are enabled to formulate design ideas and realise them using textile processes. The experimental exploration of surface and space as well as aspects of fashion design are also important. The use of innovative technologies and non-textile materials serves as an interface for further design directions.
FASHION FOLLOWS FUNCTION
The Fashion Design programme at Angewandte Kunst Schneeberg combines modern design expertise with classic craftsmanship skills. Complex design tasks bring together aspects such as creativity, functionality and technology. The teaching of sophisticated design methods helps students find their own way and develop their creative identity. Projects with industry partners integrated into the study programme provide valuable experience for future work. The comprehensive range of training, with room for experimentation and a sensible industrial focus, qualifies students for many different fields of work. Numerous graduates who are now successfully working as designers for renowned companies or in film/theatre, or who have founded their own fashion labels, confirm this principle.