Architectural Studies for Art Historians (Major AHS, Bachelor)

Degree program in which this course can be chosen

• Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (Bachelor)

Notes on the application process

For applications for joint degree programs where at least one subject has restricted admission requirements, the application deadline for restricted admission degree programs applies.

General information for the course

The Architectural Studies for Art Historians degree program conducted at the Faculty of Architecture is geared towards students with a 1^st major in Art History who aspire to specialize in the field of architecture, landscape architecture, and the preservation of historical monuments. Students will acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills required for the professional analysis of works of architecture and landscape architecture, taking selected functional, architectural, design-related, social, constructive, historical and ecological aspects into account. Students will be able to analyze specialist topics and problem areas in a scientifically correct manner, to formulate theses and to find possible solutions.

Architectural Studies for Art Historians can also be studied as a 2^nd major in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences degree program. It can only be chosen in combination with a 1^st major in Art History.

Study contents

Architectural Studies for Art Historians covers the essential foundations and skills needed for a professional analysis and the handling of architecture and landscape architecture. This degree program is divided into modules and comprises a compulsory field and an elective compulsory field.

The modules of the compulsory field provide knowledge of vocabulary and typology, materials and construction, history and theory as well as the preservation of historical monuments including its exemplary application for the analysis and evaluation of individual structures as well as architectural ideas and designs. Moreover, students gain insight into architectural professions.

The elective compulsory field is intended to consolidate studies in line with the student's own skills and interests. It covers topics such as preserving historical gardens as well as the basic skills in representing, designing and drafting architecture. Students additionally have the opportunity to engage in an in-depth scientific examination of questions concerning architectural history and theory.

Stay abroad

Would you like to spend a semester abroad? Whether it is a semester of studies, an internship or a language course abroad, you will definitely benefit from the international experience. You can improve your knowledge of your subject and language skills, establish new contacts, make friends, get to know other cultures, and much more. You can find further information on the International Office’s website.

Mandatory internship during studies

4 weeks

Study documents

The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation

The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.

Contacts

Central Student Information and Counselling Service

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science

Additional information