Department of Media & Design
Industrial Design
My Studies
Current Curriculum
1. Semester
Communication & Presentation 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 160646108
General English 1
2 SWS
2 ECTS
Learning-centered course based on consolidation of existing knowledge
Design Competence 1 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646101
Design 1
6 SWS
9 ECTS
Designing & forming, analysing the various factors that make design, dot-line-area-field-space
Design Methods 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 160646107
Descriptive Geometry
2 SWS
2 ECTS
Training the capacity to think in three dimensions - enhancing imagination by acquiring geometric knowledge - understanding common projection methods - getting a basic understanding of objects and operations used in CAD systems - improving freehand skills
Design Methods 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 160646105
Design Basics
2 SWS
2 ECTS
Historical outline of industrial design, producer aspects, consumer aspects, product-oriented functions, the design process, concept definitions, building a basic understanding of the connections between consumer, producer and designer
Design Visualization 1 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646103
Freehand Drawing
2 SWS
2 ECTS
Practical exercises commensurate with the students' stage of development, strengthening free-stroke techniques, the sense of space/perspective, experiments with body/exercises to build up an optimized optical memory for complex bodies without having recourse to present objects
Design Visualization 1 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646106
Model Building 1
3 SWS
3 ECTS
After the introduction to model building (general model construction, shop organization, tool kits, getting acquainted with the shop and the materials), making practice pieces. Working with different materials, tools and machines. Learning model construction and various techniques.
Design Visualization 1 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646104
Visual Communication 1
2 SWS
3 ECTS
Using figures and forms, the students carry out various exercises using different views and lighting. Besides, positioning of surfaces with a straight line generatrix and clearways are practiced.
Project Work 1 | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: 160646102
Project Work 1
4 SWS
5 ECTS
Conception and drafting of objects of low complexity in the area of product design
Technological Competence 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 160646109
Engineering Basics
2 SWS
2 ECTS
Basic knowledge of physics, electronics and structural calculations. Students receive a basic overview of structures.
2. Semester
Communication & Presentation 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 160646208
General English 2
2 SWS
2 ECTS
Learner-centered approach with role plays, simulations and media
Design Competence 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646201
Design 2
6 SWS
9 ECTS
Sensitizing students' perception by confronting them with realities, basic general ways of designing and practical implementation into designing steps
Design Competence 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 160646207
Graphic Design 1
4 SWS
3 ECTS
Introduction to the basics of visual communication (components, text, symbols), design to enable students to put together a professional portfolio, basics Photoshop
Design Competence 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646203
Shaping
3 SWS
3 ECTS
Introduction to the formal organization and logic of the plastic form. The formal identity of objects is examined by studying their abstraction and proportion to acquire an understanding of the characteristics of three-dimensional form with its conversion to the plastic form.
Design Visualiziation 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646205
Model Building 2
3 SWS
3 ECTS
Different techniques such as clay, laminating, forming using heat with machines, adhesion with various materials.
Design Visualiziation 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646206
Photography
2 SWS
2 ECTS
Basics of digital photography, photography of objects, exposure
Design Visualiziation 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646204
Visual Communication 2
2 SWS
3 ECTS
Based on examples, various drawing techniques are analyzed and used in practical examples. Rendering of different materials and surfaces.
Project Work 2 | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: 160646202
Project Work 2 "Packaging Design"
4 SWS
5 ECTS
Conception and drafting of objects of low complexity in the area of packaging design
3. Semester
Communication & Presentation 3 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 160646307
Communication 1
2 SWS
2 ECTS
Theory of communication, subject matter and relationship, interview technique, teamwork, presentation techniques.
Communication & Presentation 3 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 160646308
Professional English 1
2 SWS
2 ECTS
Learner-centered approach with focus on media
Design Methods 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 160646304
The Psychology of Perception and Colour
2 SWS
2 ECTS
Comprehension of the difference between what the human senses perceive and what the human being perceives. Focal points are Gestalt psychology and color psychology.
Design Visualization 3 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646303
Visual Communication 3
2 SWS
4 ECTS
Based on examples, various drawing techniques are analyzed and used in practical examples. Rendering of complex objects.
Project Work 3 | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: 160646301
Project 3
6 SWS
8 ECTS
Briefing, definition of target group, research, concepts, draft, model, documentation, presentation. Development of design solutions with medium to high grade complexity.
Project Work 3 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646302
Seminar "Design Ergonomics"
2 SWS
4 ECTS
Briefing, definition of target group, research, concepts, draft, model, documentation, presentation. Development of solutions focusing on methodology and ergonomics with medium grade complexity or with as a support to Project 3 .
Technological Competence 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646305
CAD 1
3 SWS
4 ECTS
Projection methods in computer-generated 2D- and 3D renditions. Basics and practical application of 3D-CAD programs.
Technological Competence 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 160646306
Engineering 1
3 SWS
4 ECTS
Basics of elastostatics. Connection between stress and strain. Introduction to production technology and its historic development. Students receive a basic understanding of the primary forming and reforming production methods necessary for the creation of functional and cost-effective product design.
4. Semester
Communication & Presentation 4 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 160646407
Communication 2
2 SWS
1 ECTS
The art of extemporaneous speaking, breathing techniques,the difference between speaking and writing styles, the AIDA rule, using positive formulation in persuasive arguments.
Communication & Presentation 4 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 160646409
Professional English 2
2 SWS
2 ECTS
Degree-course and profession-specific subject matter
Design Competence 3 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646408
Graphic Design 2
2 SWS
2 ECTS
Introduction to the basics of visual communication (components, text, symbols, icons), applied graphic design for new media
Design Methods 3 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 160646404
Strategic Design
3 SWS
4 ECTS
Strategic Design - impact levels, processes and added value. The strategic context - strategic decisions, mission-crititcal questions and research methods. The strategic scenario - framework conditions, connections, success factors - goal-oriented design solution scenarios. The design briefing - link between theory and practice. The implementation - individual development of a desgn-strategic objective
Design Visualization 4 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646403
Digital Design Tools 1
2 SWS
3 ECTS
Digital post-processing of hand-drawn sketches, creating rendering sketches on the interactive graphics tablet.
Project Work 4 | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: 160646401
Project 4
6 SWS
8 ECTS
Briefing, definition of target group, research, concepts, draft, model, documentation, presentation. Development of design solutions for tasks of high grade complexity.
Project Work 4 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646402
Seminar "Design Innovation"
2 SWS
4 ECTS
Briefing, definition of target group, research, concepts, draft, model, documentation, presentation. Development of design solutions focusing on sustainability for tasks of medium grade complexity or as a support to Project 4.
Technological Competence 3 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646405
CAD 2
3 SWS
3 ECTS
Introduction and practical application of 3-D volume model. The main objective of the course is to enable students to use a modern 3-D CAD program for design purposes as well as for documenation tasks
Technological Competence 3 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 160646406
Engineering 2
3 SWS
3 ECTS
Strength calculations for tensile, pressure, bending, and torsional loads and buckling loads of slender struts. Introduction to separating machining production processes, joining techniques, and the cutting/machining process relative to heat treatment and corrosion protection, cutting materials. Mechanical joints, welding, and gluing.
5. Semester
Bachelor Thesis 1 | Bachelor's Thesis (BA) | Coursecode: 160646501
Bachelor Thesis 1
5 SWS
8 ECTS
Design-scientific development of design tasks of medium grade technical and functional complexity.
Bachelor Thesis 1 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646503
Seminar "Design Process"
2 SWS
4 ECTS
Briefing, definition of target group, research, concepts, draft, model, documentation, presentation. Development of design solutions focusing on innovation as a support to Bachelor Thesis 1.
Bachelor Thesis 1 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646502
Seminar for Bachelor Thesis 1
1 SWS
2 ECTS
Scientific development of tasks in the field of design.
Communication & Presentation 5 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 160646510
Professional English 3
2 SWS
2 ECTS
Introduction into professional communication strategies. Mini-presentations.
Design Competence 4 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646508
Transportation Design Basics
3 SWS
4 ECTS
Packaging and sketching techniques with a focus on vehicles
Design Methods 4 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 160646505
History and Theory of Design
2 SWS
2 ECTS
The approach to design from a historical perspective through the examination of themes such as individual artistic achievement, anonymous service and the presentation of outstanding personalities in the field of design.
Design Methods 4 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 160646504
Philosophy and Design
2 SWS
2 ECTS
Design Visualization 5 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646506
Digital Design Tools 2
2 SWS
2 ECTS
Deepening the study of rendering techniques and the creation of animations
Design Visualization 5 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 160646509
Virtual Modeling Basics
2 SWS
2 ECTS
Introduction to high-end surface modeling programs
Technological Competence 4 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 160646507
Mechatronics
2 SWS
2 ECTS
Interaction of mechanical, electronic, and IT elements as well as modules in mechatronic systems.
6. Semester
Bachelor Thesis 2 | Bachelor's Thesis (BA) | Coursecode: 160646602
Bachelor's Thesis 2 (Supervision / Report)
1 SWS
6 ECTS
The skills and insights acquired during the Bachelor studies are questioned and reflected within the internship.
Internship | Practical (PR) | Coursecode: 160646601
Work Placement (Seminar)
1 SWS
24 ECTS
Deepening and expanding social skills and methodological plus professional expertise in-house as an experiential learning venue. The internship is coached by the departmental advisor similar to a seminar. Skills in project- and time management as well as academic writing are imparted.