Art
Summary
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Teacher Training
6 semesters
Winter semester
German
What is it about?
What makes art different from other school subjects?
How are didactics, practice, and art theory connected in the program?
Which areas of art practice interest you most?
Interest sparked?
In this degree program, students work with topics such as:
- art practice: painting, drawing, printmaking, graphic design, sculpture, photography, digital and expanded painting and more
- artistic and educational perspectives
- art history and visual studies
Art can be studied in all school types at TU Dortmund University.
Focus depending on type of school
- interdisciplinary teaching
- project and independent work
- development of basic artistic skills
- teaching of artistic styles
- group work
- project work in study groups
- specialization in specific artistic fields
- understanding and interpreting art
- preparation for final art examinations
- supervision of trainees in educational professions
- art education
- art in the context of diverse learning needs
- early childhood art education
- experiencing art through multiple senses
Suitable for you?
- communication skills
- creativity
- digital competence
- curiosity
- inventing stories
- trying out new technologies
- experimenting
- creative work
- painting/drawing
Anything to do before the studies?
Applicants who wish to study Art as a subject in Teacher Training must complete an aptitude test for the subject Art prior to admission. This includes submitting a portfolio showcasing their own artistic work. The test takes place once a year, and applicants must register by the specified deadline.
More about the aptitude test for the subject Art (German only)
What can I expect during my studies?
The program is organized into a series of modules designed to build on one another throughout your studies. Students are encouraged to follow the recommended study plan, which outlines the modules assigned to each semester.
The structure of each module can be reviewed in the module manual. It provides detailed information on all modules offered within the degree program, including course content, examination formats and requirements, as well as requirements for participation.
To study Art as a subject in Teacher Training, you must complete an aptitude test for the subject Art prior to admission.
During your Bachelor’s degree program, you complete two internships:
1. Aptitude and Orientation Internship (EOP)
- recommended in your 2nd or 3rd semester
- at a school that matches your chosen teaching degree
- at least 25 days internship experience
In this internship, you gain your first in-depth insights into the tasks and professional requirements of being a teacher.
2. Professional Field Internship (BfP)
- recommended in your 4th or 5th semester
- at least four weeks long
- usually completed outside of a school setting
This internship gives you the chance to explore career paths beyond teaching.
More information about the hands-on experience (German only)
What’s next after graduation?
You complete your Bachelor’s degree program with either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), earning your first degree that qualifies you for professional work. However, this degree alone does not qualify you to teach at schools—you need to continue with a Master of Education (M.Ed.) for that. With a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, you can work in various educational and non-educational fields. Your career opportunities then largely depend on the type of school program you studied and the combination of subjects you have chosen.
Recruitment opportunities NRW (German only)
After earning a Bachelor’s degree in teacher education, students are required to complete the corresponding Master’s program before entering the preparatory teaching internship (Referendariat).
This interdisciplinary study program connects the subjects Cultural Anthropology of Textiles, Art, and Music:
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Who can help me?
Departmental Advisory Service
For general questions about degree programs and studying at TU Dortmund University, you can contact the Central Student Advisory Service for support:
E-mail: zsb@tu-dortmund.de
Information hotline for initial inquiries: +49 231 755 2345
Do you have questions about the type of school, subject selection, program structure, or the application process?
The DoKoLL (Dortmund Competence Center for Teacher Education & Research) offers advisory services to help you find the path that best fits your goals in teacher education.
What does everyday student life actually look like? And what do students say about their degree program? For a student perspective, you can contact the student representatives (Fachschaft) of the subject.
Website of the 'Fachschaft Kunst' (German only)
Important Information
Good to know!
- Semester contribution Summer semester 2026: 321,00 €
- Studierendenwerk Dortmund: Student residences and BAföG
- International Office: Options for going abroad
