The entrance exam consists of two parts:
1) Online submission of the portfolio: 07.01. – 21.01.2027 (1pm CET)
Prepare one single PDF (max. 50 MB) for the online submission, including:
– Portfolio
– CV
– Letter of motivation
– Questionnaire (download docx or pdf)
Until 21.01.2027, 1pm (CET) you can submit your application on https://application.uni-ak.ac.at/
Please prepare a portfolio of recent works (not older than two years) that reflect your interests, your focus and your work method. Include about 15 examples of analog paintings and about 15 analog drawings. Please add the following infos to each work: title, technique, height x width in cm, year
You can also submit sketches, photographs, animations and storyboards. Share videos by uploading them on Vimeo or Youtube and include the links (and password) in the PDF portfolio.
Enclose a letter of motivation (about 500 words) with your application, a free format CV and fill out the questionnaire.
The application should clearly show your interest and skills in studying painting and/or animated film. The websites of the department and the university will help to give you an idea of the studies.
You will be notified latest by 04.02.2027 about the results. If your portfolio was accepted you will be admitted to the
2) Practical part 22.02. – 05.03.2027
The practical part will be held online on Zoom and will take 4 days. The assignments will be given on the 1st day of the exam.
Successful candidates will be notified latest by 12.03.2027 and start their studies on 1 October 2027.
We are looking forward to your application!
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