Violin making
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Vocational School Program
Program objective and career prospectsThe vocational school teaches practical skills as well as theoretical knowledge in the areas of modern and historical bowed instrument making. These courses are meant to complement the daily training which the apprentice receives in his or her workshop. The journeyman exam in violin making takes place at the end of the dual training program. The exam is held by the Chamber of Crafts. Violin making journeymen either work as employees in violin making workshops or become self-employed. They also qualify for taking the master craftsman exam as well as achieving an instrument making diploma.
Program structure
The standard program is 3 years, of which 32 weeks are classes at school divided into two blocks per year. The remaining time is spent in workshops as apprentices. Entry requirement: the apprentice’s workshop must register him or her annually before October 10th. It is not possible to register for, or cancel specific educational blocks.
Practical training
Competent handling of tools, basic woodworking skills. Instruction in the use of woodworking machinery.
Trade-related education
In-depth violin making theory, technical drawing, mathematics, physics/acoustics, specialized English, technical drawing using CAD.
General education
Art, art history, music theory, music history, German, social studies.
The intermediate exam takes place after the fourth vocational school period. The sixth period ends with the final vocational school exam.
Vocational school application Vocational school schedule
Intermediate exam: 03/27/2012 Journeyman exam: 07/24/2012 AccommodationFull-time Vocational School Program
Program objective and career prospectsPractical skills and comprehensive theoretical knowledge in the areas of modern and historical bowed instrument making, repairing and restoration are taught at the full-time vocational school. The apprentices gain a high level of craftsmanship and are capable of drafting and building new high quality bowed instruments at the end of the program.
Successfully passing the final exams at the full-time vocational school leads to becoming a qualified violin making journeyman. Journeymen either work as employees in violin making workshops or become self-employed. They also qualify for taking the master craftsman exam as well as achieving an instrument making diploma.
Program structure
The standard program for full-time training is 3 ½ years. To be accepted one must fulfill the application requirements and pass the selection procedure.
Practical training
Making of new bowed instruments, varnish preparation, varnishing techniques, set-up, sound adjustment, repair methods and restoration techniques. Instruction in the use of woodworking machinery. Teaching is done in small groups.
Trade-related education
In-depth violin making theory, technical drawing, mathematics, physics/acoustics, specialized English, technical drawing using CAD.
General education
Art, art history, music theory, music history, German, social studies.
Musical training
Private music lessons, ensemble rehearsals, orchestra, study group for historical instrument practice.
Application requirements Selection procedure Suitability test: 03/30/2012