Our application process<\/a> comprises several phases. Here you will find all information about the first phase: the assignment.<\/p>\n \n The topic of the 2026 assignment is “Tension<\/strong>”<\/p>\n Please find the information regarding processing and submission here on this website.\u00a0Since a self-dependent\u00a0approach is expected for the preparation of the assignment, we kindly ask you to refrain from further inquiries.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n Entry deadline: April 30, 2026 (up to 11:59 pm CET summertime)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n Applicants may work out and submit their assignments in almost any form, i.e. as a two- or three-dimensional model, a text, an animation, a video etc. You can find all relevant technical lines below.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n Yes. In addition to your assignment, please write a statement of approx. 1,200 \u2013 1,600 characters (including spaces) explaining your approach and thoughts with regard to the task and your work. Please note that it is absolutely necessary to enclose the declaration of authorship signed by you.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n The assignment must be submitted in digital form. If you have opted for a two- or three-dimensional project, you may also submit your assignment in physical form. Please note the following information.<\/p>\n Digital submission of the assignment (mandatory)<\/b><\/p>\n The assignment must be submitted in digital form.\u00a0Please make sure that\u00a0your uploaded files are not too large. You can reduce the size of PDFs with\u00a0several online tools.\u00a0The following file formats are accepted:<\/p>\n Important:<\/strong>\u00a0You are responsible for ensuring that we can open your files \u2013\u00a0don\u2019t use exotic file formats or codecs!\u00a0You can find more relevant technical lines below.<\/p>\n Physical submission of the assignment (optional)<\/b><\/p>\n Two- or three-dimensional objects can be submitted to KISD in physical form at certain times in addition to digital submission. Please note the submission deadlines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Please observe the following guidelines for your assignment. If you submit a work, which does not meet our technical requirements, perhaps it cannot be considered in the\u00a0subsequent process.<\/p>\n \n In addition to your work we need a one-sided abstract which represents your main thoughts in a structured form. Please have in mind that it is nearly impossible to read\u00a0very long texts.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\nAssignment<\/h3>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\tWhen is the entry deadline?\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\tWhat form can the assignment take?\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\tDo I have to hand in anything besides the assignment?\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\tWhere and how can I hand in my assignment?\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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