Teacher Training for Art Education
The master's programme in the subject of art education broadens and deepens students competences in the areas of didactic, subject knowledge and practical artistic skills. It thus forms the basis for qualification as a teacher at the secondary level. The focus is on acquiring practical teaching experience (with mentoring and reflection), the further development of independent artistic practice and the exploration of productive, receptive and didactic approaches to art, images and media.
Facts
Career paths
The master's degree programme in Secondary Education is designed to be completed within 4 semesters. Two teaching subjects must be chosen, in addition to which students are required to complete free elective subjects, a general grounding in educational science, and integrated teaching placements. The subject Art Education can be combined with any other subject.
Teacher employment law stipulates that new teachers must complete a Master's degree within five years of obtaining their Bachelor's degree in order to be able to enter into permanent employment. In addition, students must also complete a one-year induction phase in which they teach regularly and receive mentoring. The induction phase can be completed directly after the Bachelor's programme and recognised as a practical placement within the Master's programme in accordance with the respective curricular requirements and the current legislation (University Act and Higher Education Act).
The Master's degree programme in Secondary Education entitles the holder to full employment as a teacher of grades 5 - 13 in:
- Special needs schools
- Middle schools
- Polytechnic schools (PTS)
- Grammar schools (AHS)
- Vocational schools and colleges (BMHS)
In addition, the combination of pedagogical, artistic/practical and academic courses in the curriculum enables students to pursue a number of other careers. The close interaction between different subject areas means that students will gain a particular insight into knowledge and skills relating to the tension between theory and practice. These are of interest for many professional fields insofar as they help to develop one's own artistic, research and pedagogical practice.
Upon graduation from the Master's programme, students are entitled to embark upon a doctoral programme (duration: 6 semesters), should they wish to enter academia.
General course information
The teacher training programme at secondary level is carried out in cooperation with the following partner institutions (Central Region Partnership):
Study in Salzburg
- Paris Lodron University Salzburg (PLUS)
- Salzburg University of Teacher Training (PHS)
- Edith Stein University of Teacher Training (KPH)
- Mozarteum University Salzburg (MOZ)
Study in Linz
- Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU)
- University College of Teacher Education Upper Austria (PH OÖ)
- Private University College of Education of the Diocese of Linz (PHDL)
- Linz University of Arts (UFG)
- Anton Bruckner Private University (ABPU)
- Catholic Private University Linz (KU Linz)
The time and work required to complete Master's degree programme in Secondary Education (General Education) equates to 120 ECTS poins (ECTS-AP). This corresponds to a planned course duration of four semesters.
The following must be completed:
- Two teaching subjects (18 ECTS points each) in the combination of the Bachelor's degree programme or one teaching subject and one specialisation in the combination of the Bachelor's degree programme (18 ECTS credits each)
- Free electives (4 ECTS credits)
- General foundations of educational science (20 ECTS-AP)
- pedagogical-practical studies in the form of a master's internship (30 ECTS AP)
- master's thesis incl. accompanying course (24 ECTS credits)
- master's examination (6 ECTS credits)
Link to the curriculum
The prerequisite for admission to the Master's degree programme Teacher Training at Secondary Level is the completion of the relevant Bachelor's degree programme Teacher Training (General Education) in the Central Region Partnership (e.g. BA Teaching Training in Art Education from the Mozarteum University) or another relevant Bachelor's degree programme or another equivalent degree programme at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution.
If the undergraduate qualification is deemed in essence to be equivalent with the BA Teaching Training in Art Education, with the exception of only individual elements, the Mozarteum University is entitled to admit the candidate to the MA programme on the basis that they work towards fulfilling additional requirements prescribed by the university in order to achieve full equivalence; proof that these requirements have been fulfilled must be provided in the course of the Master's degree programme.
Applicants whose undergraduate degree was not awarded by an institution in the Central Region Partnership are required to pass an entrance examination to determine their artistic and pedagogical aptitude.
Applicants whose first language is not German must also provide proof of German language skills at B2 level.
The subject Art Education must be combined with a second subject. Combination with the subject Design: Technology.Textiles at the Mozarteum University is possible and requires proof of artistic aptitude in a separate entrance examination.
2. Once in the MOZonline account: fill in the mandatory statistics UHstat1 (pre-registration for studies) and make a note of the application number that is sent by email upon submission of this information.
3. Create an application account in Muvac
4. Fill out your own profile in Muvac (minimum requirements: personal data, information on expertise matching the desired degree programme, in the CV: current employment and information on previous training)
6. Fill out the application form in Muvac ("Apply now"), being sure to enter your application number (see step 2) or Austrian matriculation number in the appropriate field
Please take a look at the FAQs about registration in Muvac if you get stuck at any of the steps.
- Online registration during the general admission procedure to teaching degrees: registration and completion of the general admission procedure
- Online registration during the application period via the application portal Muvac (Please note: Registration is only possible if all required information and documents have been submitted!)
- Once the online application has been processed: invitation to on-site entrance examination. The invitation will be sent via Muvac.
- The invitation to the on-site entrance examination must be accepted or rejected in Muvac
- Participation in the on-site entrance examination
- Upon passing the entrance examination and being offered a place: invitation to enrol in the degree programme
- Enrolment (in person) during the general admission period
Only candidates whose Bachelor's degree was not awarded by an institution in the Central Region Partnership are required to take an entrance examination.
Applicants can register for the entrance examination via the application portal Muvac - information see 'Registration for the entrance examination'.
Link to the examination dates and deadlines
Documents required for online registration
- Curriculum vitae in tabular form
- Portrait photo
- Letter of motivation (approx. one DIN A4 page)
- (Final) certificates as well as transcripts of records of all previous artistic and/or pedagogical studies
- (Final) certificates as well as transcripts of records of all previous artistic and/or pedagogical studies, in particular of the Bachelor's programme relevant for admission
- Proof of German language proficiency (at least CEFR B2 Level at the time of enrolment)
Form of the documents
- The documents can be uploaded as PDF files in the application form.
- If the required documents are not available in German or English, an official translation must also be submitted.
Examination to determine artistic aptitude
The entrance examination in the subject Art Education takes place online and consists of the following parts:
- Uploading the application portfolio
- Online exam (task)
- Zoom interview (online) with the examination panel to discuss the candidate's personal motivation
Candidates will be informed of the results of the entrance examination by email around 2-3 weeks after the entrance examination. Applicants who have registered for the entrance examination and are subsequently unable to attend must deregister in good time.
Candidates should create an application portfolio including 20-30 examples of their work. These can be sketches, drawings, designs, handmade objects, graphics and/or photos.
The portfolio must then be completely digitised and uploaded to the application form as a PDF document.
Please note:
- PDF portfolios must be labeled in the form: first name(s) SURNAME.
- The maximum document size is 25 MB.
- Larger works/sculptures/etc. may be photographed. Photos of sketchpads can also be included.
We also offer (non-mandatory) portfolio consultations. These can be held in person or via ZOOM. Contact address for appointments: KunstWerk@moz.ac.at
Applicants who wish to take advantage of the online consulation option are requested to digitise their work in advance using a scanner/photographs/computer software to create a single PDF document. The portfolio consultation will take place in the form of a video conference, during which the applicant will share their portfolio online. Applicants will receive the necessary link upon registering for their online consultation.
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