Folkwang University of the Arts
About Folkwang University of the Arts
According to Wikipedia, The Folkwang University of the Arts is a university for music, theater, dance, design, and academic studies, located in four German cities of North Rhine-Westphalia. Since 1927, its traditional main location has been in the former Werden Abbey in Essen in the Ruhr area, with additional facilities in Duisburg, Bochum, and Dortmund, and, since 2010, at the Zeche Zollverein, a World Heritage Site also in Essen. The Folkwang University is home to the international dance company Folkwang Tanz Studio . Founded as , its name was Folkwang Hochschule from 1963 until 2009.
Folkwang University of the Arts's Online Degrees
What Is Folkwang University of the Arts Known For?
Folkwang University of the Arts is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Communications
- Education
- Business
- Engineering
- Political Science
- History
- Literature
- Earth Sciences
- Philosophy
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Law
- Medical
- Chemistry
- Religious Studies
- Biology
- Sociology
- Physics
- Anthropology
- Social Work
Folkwang University of the Arts's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are Folkwang University of the Arts's Most Influential Alumni?
Folkwang University of the Arts's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Communications, History, and Earth Sciences. Here are some of Folkwang University of the Arts's most famous alumni:
- Pina Bausch
- A German dancer, choreographer, dance teacher and ballet director.
- Thomas Ruff
- A German photographer.
- Max Burchartz
- A German photographer .
- Jürgen Prochnow
- A German film actor.
- Uwe Scholz
- A German dance choreographer.
- Graham Waterhouse
- An English composer.
- Lothar Koch
- A German oboist.
- Siegfried Jerusalem
- A German operatic tenor.
- Hanna Schwarz
- A German mezzo-soprano.
- Mie Miki
- A Japanese university teacher.
- Vladimir Djambazov
- A Bulgarian musician.
- Raphael Thoene
- A German composer and musicologist.
