Discover and apply design principles using visual elements! This is the central theme of the course, supplemented by principles and elements for developing figures and/or drawings in the cityscape of Weimar. The focus is on composition, perception, creativity and the development of design skills. The course is based on the design language of the Bauhaus.
The circle, the triangle and the square are certainly the most striking iconographic forms of the Bauhaus. Each of these basic forms can be discussed and examined in different contexts. In our course, we will focus primarily on the square and, building on this, the grid. The 11th Bauhaus book by Kasimir Malevich will accompany us in terms of content. Malevich, who caused a sensation over 110 years ago with his "Black Square", was not a direct Bauhaus artist, but his works are in an interesting tension with the works developed at the Bauhaus at the time.
"It was not an "empty square" that I had exhibited, but the feeling of non-objectivity", and further: "The square seemed incomprehensible and dangerous to critics and society ..." (S.66). The painter and photographer El Lissitzky supplemented this statement by saying: "The plate of the square has closed the narrow channel of painterly culture, its reverse side serves as a powerful foundation for the spatial growth of the real world".
We will therefore also turn to the three-dimensional aspects of spatial and orthogonal design. In this context, we will look at the architect Ernst Neufert, who taught in Weimar and whose building design theory is still an important tool for design planning in architecture today.
For beginners and experienced ones. The course fits those who want to learn or refresh fundamental design skills. Interested persons from different areas are also welcomed to participate, as those who are interested in the Bauhaus teaching methods.
There are no prerequisites for participation.
The course language is English.
The course fee is 890 EURO.
690 EURO for students & alumni
350 EURO for BUW students
The course fee includes:
Please note our terms and conditions (admission conditions, cancellation conditions etc.)
The course fee does not include:
1. Online Registration
Please register first in our system ► Registration
Please follow the instructions on the page.
2. Documents
Please submit until 01.05.24 the following documents:.
CV
Letter of motivation
ONLY COMPLETE AND CORRECTLY LABELED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED!
3. Selection Process
All applicants will receive notification about the outcome of the selection process as soon as possible via e-mail. In case of a positive answer you will receive the invoice simultaneously which you will have to pay within 10 days. If applicants fail to do this, places will be given to others on the waiting list.
If you need a VISA, we recommend you to get informed now about the requirements and to make an appointment with the German embassy in your home country.
A maximum of 20 applicants will be selected to participate in this course.
After successful completion of the language course, you will receive a certificate of participation issued by the Bauhaus Summer School. I
Participants earn 3 credit points (ECTS) after completion of the two-week course. In order to receive credit points, t is necessary to attend at least 80% of the course lessons and to fulfil the required tasks.
Prior to your participation, it is essential that you clarify whether your home university will recognise the foreign credits you intend to earn.
If you would like to receive a grade, you must discuss this with the teacher at the beginning of the course! The fulfilment of additional tasks may be necessary.
17.08. Arrival in Weimar (11.00-20.00)
18.08. Get to know Weimar and Welcome Reception (14.00-22.00)
19.08. Course (09.30-16.00) and social programme
20.08. Course (09.30-16.00), Crash Course** and supporting programme
21.08. Course (09.30-16.00), crash course** and supporting programme
22.08. Course (09.30-16.00), crash course** and supporting programme
23.08. Course (09.30-16.00), crash course** and supporting programme
24.08. Excursions
25.08. Excursions
26.08. Course (09.30-16.00), crash course** and supporting programme
27.08. Course (09.30-16.00), crash course** and supporting programme
28.08. Course (09.30-16.00), crash course** and supporting programme
29.08. Course (09.30-16.00)
30.08. Open.Ateliers and Farewell Party
31.08. Departure (key handover 08.00-11.00)
*Changes are possible.
**If booked in advance.
