Uschi Koch

Uschi Koch serves as a Lecturer for Fine Art and Head Modeling at the Muthesius Academy of Fine Arts in Kiel, the only art school in the state of Schleswig-Holstein. The academy functions as a focal point for artistic and creative development through its project-based educational approach.

Her work focuses on Fine Art and Modeling within an institution that emphasizes the fundamental relationship between theory and practice in artistic creation. With approximately 630 study places across disciplines including Fine Arts, Art Teaching, Scenography/Interior Design, Communication Design and Industrial Design, the academy provides unique educational opportunities in Germany's art education landscape.

The academy strongly values freedom as a prerequisite for artistic development, with President Dr. Arne Zerbst stating that freedom is necessary to enable students to develop personal creative biographies. The institution maintains small class sizes (maximum 20 students per semester) to foster meaningful dialogue and innovative potential.

With international students from over 30 countries comprising 14 percent of the student body, the academy exceeds national averages for international representation. Each semester features interdisciplinary workshop weeks and public symposia with international lecturers, creating a globally connected learning environment.

As part of the academy's commitment to equality and diversity, the institution recognizes and accepts all identity concepts (LGBTQIA*) beyond binary gender and heterosexuality, with dedicated commissions for Equality and Diversity providing support to all members of the university community.