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




























