Major

MA Fine Arts, Art:ificial Studies

In the Master’s Major in Art:ificial Studies, you focus on the intersections between art, AI technologies, and society. The programme is centred around the question: How do technologies change our relationships with the world and with ourselves? In your studies, you use the instruments of art to engage with the expanding field of AI and other emerging technologies as well as the societal and cultural changes they propel. You reflect on how these technologies influence artistic production and learn to use tools with critical intent.


  • Course commencement

    Autumn semester

  • Application deadline

    17 February 2026

  • Standard period of study

    4 semesters

  • Coursework Major / MA

    90 / 120 ECTS credits

  • Main teaching language

    English

  • Tuition fee per semester CH / non CH

    CHF 720 / CHF 1220



Programme


Major-Minor Programme Model

With the major, students choose their core subject area. In addition, you can choose either one or two minors to further develop the competencies from your chosen major or to expand them across disciplines. The minors in Fine Arts available to you at Master’s level are “Art, Work and Labour”, “Art in Context”, “Curatorial Practice” and “Art Production and Handling”. Below, you will find a list of all minors that can be taken jointly.


Possible minors for this major


Faculty

Director


Lecturers


Guest lecturer

Julia Schicker


Assistant and research associate


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