[artinfo] Call for applications: Berlin Summer University of the Arts 2015

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Workshop and courses at Summer University of the Arts
July 14-October 11, 2015

Berlin Summer University of the Arts 
Berlin University of the Arts
Bundesallee 1-12
10719 Berlin

<http://www.summer-university.udk-berlin.de>www.summer-university.udk-berlin.de
Programme highlights of the Summer University of 
the Arts 2015 in Berlin at one of the biggest, 
most diversified and traditional art universities 
in Europe:

From July 14 to 
16 <http://www.summer-university.udk-berlin.de/?id=166>Valérie 
Favre and Robert Lucander will offer a very 
exclusive workshop for participants to discuss 
their artwork as well as their understanding of 
painting. Participants have the unique 
opportunity to experience the intimate atmosphere 
of the artist studios at the university. 

<http://www.summer-university.udk-berlin.de/?id=172>Franziska 
Morlok and Martin Conrads are offering a 
specialized workshop on Zine Design from July 28 
to 31. They will explore how libraries and 
archives can be used as machines for post-digital 
graphic and book design. 

Developing innovative materials for floating 
structures is the aim of the workshop with 
<http://summer-university.udk-berlin.de/?id=175>Julia 
Schilling and Daniel Schwabe from August 31 to 
September 6. The two architects specializing in 
the field of Floating Architecture will guide the 
participants through the processes of designing 
for water-bound architecture and spatial planning.

Between August 3 and 
7 <http://www.summer-university.udk-berlin.de/?id=189>Nora 
Bilz and Magdalena Kallenberger will investigate 
new narrative strategies offered by techniques 
like Cinemagraphy and develop innovative concepts 
in digital storytelling for new media.  

The distance between business and creativity will 
be bridged in a workshop from August 24 to 27 
with 
<http://www.summer-university.udk-berlin.de/?id=185>Monika 
Frech and Domink Kenzler, founders by the start 
up Dark Horse innovation agency. Using methods of 
design thinking together with the participants, 
they will explore new trends and create inspiring 
products. 

Communicating the importance of Service Design 
within the creative industries is the focus of 
the seminar with 
<http://www.summer-university.udk-berlin.de/?id=180>Manuel 
Großmann and Olga Scupin. During their workshop 
from September 22 to 26 they will provide an 
extensive introduction into the methods and tools 
connected with user-oriented perspectives. 

<http://www.summer-university.udk-berlin.de/?id=196>Daniela 
Plewe and Susa Schmid will offer insight into 
diverse creative strategies from July 15 to 19. 
De Bono, Blue Ocean and Design Thinking methods 
will be discussed and investigated within the 
context of the participants' own creative 
business ideas.


The Summer University of the Arts is home to a 
multitude of workshops and courses incorporating 
all disciplines of the Berlin University of the 
Arts (UdK): Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Design 
and Music.

The broad spectrum of courses ranges from 
classical master-classes to experimental 
workshops and new formats. International artists 
have the unique opportunity to gain an insightful 
look into and experience the world behind the 
scenes of the world-renowned art university as 
well as to meet and network with other artists, 
all while expanding individual creative horizons.

Within the programme of the International Summer 
School of Creative Entrepreneurship (ISSCE)-a 
project sponsored by the European Fund for 
Regional Development via the Berlin cultural 
administration-artists and creatives of all 
disciplines, designers and creative entrepreneurs 
have the opportunity to participate in courses on 
diverse and interdisciplinary subjects taught and 
conceived by renowned international experts. 
Seminars are offered in the fields of: Career 
Planning and Self-Marketing, Creative 
Entrepreneurship and Organisation, as well as 
Arts Management.