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Current Curriculum<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 1. Semester<\/span>\n \n\n<\/svg> <\/h4>\n <\/a>\n \n \n
\n \n Design Impact |\n Lecture\n (VO)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374101<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Design Processes & Methodologies<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Understanding Design: Understanding design as an interdisciplinary, cultural, and strategic practice.\n\u2022 Design Processes and Models: Understanding and applying approaches in the design process.\n\u2022 Levels of Design Impact: Analyzing and classifying design at the micro, meso, and macro levels.\n\u2022 Design History & Societal Trends: Reflecting on historical design trends and applying them to current contexts.\n\u2022 Ideation & Creativity: Developing and communicating ideas in a structured way.\n\u2022 Media Theory & Communication: Understanding the fundamentals of media communication and its significance for design.\n\u2022 Human Factors & Ergonomics: User-centered design, usability, physical and cognitive ergonomics.\n\u2022 Design Ethics & Responsibility: Reflecting on ethical issues and the societal impact of design.\n\u2022 Role Reflection: Critically examining and positioning one’s own role and attitude as a designer.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Design Impact |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374102<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Individual Skills Lab<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Individual analysis of existing design skills and tool knowledge.\n\u2022 In-depth study of design fundamentals in selected focus areas.\n\u2022 Application of technical and digital tools.\n\u2022 Methods for targeted self-development and portfolio expansion.\n\u2022 Reflection on work processes and learning experiences.\n\u2022 Documentation of individual development.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Design Research: Foundation |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374104<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Design Discourse: Exploration<\/h5>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Designing within a social, cultural, and political context.\n\u2022 Exploring responsibility, ethics, and design as a contribution to the design discourse.\n\u2022 Reflecting on own design mindset and position within the design field.\n\u2022 Exploring research-based, speculative, and discursive design approaches.\n\u2022 Analyzing current topics and debates.\n\u2022 Exploring the regional creative landscape and activities.\n\u2022 Networking students with key partners in the creative industries.\n\u2022 Conducting independent exploratory research.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Design Research: Foundation |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374103<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Design Research Lab: Foundations<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Introduction to research in design and fundamental concepts of creative research.\n\u2022 Formulating creative research questions vs. artistic research.\n\u2022 Research philosophies: ontology, epistemology, axiology, etc.\n\u2022 Paradigms: positivism, interpretivism, pragmatism.\n\u2022 Research design and decision-making.\n\u2022 Introduction to contemporary critical design practices.\n\u2022 Fundamentals: academic writing, citation, research (literature & visual media), prototyping (low-fi focus).\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Design Research: Foundation |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374105<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Independent Design Research: Frame<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Identifying and defining own research interests.\n\u2022 Recognizing societal, ethical, and interdisciplinary relevance.\n\u2022 Formulating initial research questions, objectives, and methodological approaches.\n\u2022 Using low-fidelity prototypes as tools for reserach and communication.\n\u2022 Positioning within the research and design field.\n\u2022 Utilizing critical contemporary design approaches for ideation.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n
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Specialisation Interaction Design:<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n \n Digital Product Creation |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374110<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Digital Production Tools<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Application of digital design and prototyping environments for creating interactive user interfaces.\n\u2022 Development of responsive layouts incorporating design grids, visual hierarchy, typography, and color concepts for various devices and usage scenarios.\n\u2022 Development of modular design systems with reusable design elements.\n\u2022 Modeling interactive processes, states, and transitions in prototypes.\n\u2022 Communication and presentation of design concepts within an interdisciplinary team context.\n\u2022 Structured handover of prototypes for further development in technical environments.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Digital Product Creation |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374111<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Interactive Media Authoring<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Introduction to visual development environments for interactive, real-time applications.\n\u2022 Designing dynamic scenes incorporating space, movement, sound, and image.\n\u2022 Developing interactive processes using visually modeled logic systems.\n\u2022 Integrating reactive systems to design event behavior and feedback.\n\u2022 Designing context-sensitive interfaces and user interfaces in real-time environments.\n\u2022 Implementing and reflecting on prototypical formats for exploratory, narrative, or gamified applications.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Project Work – Interfaces |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374113<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Work: Interaction Prototyping<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Experimental exploration of interaction beyond traditional screen interfaces.\n\u2022 Exploration of alternative, sensory-physical interface formats in space, on objects, or in social contexts.\n\u2022 Integration of real-time media, sensors, and unconventional input structures.\n\u2022 Use of visual development environments to create interactive artifacts.\n\u2022 Development of speculative, performative, or installation-based prototypes.\n\u2022 Reflection on design, technological, and conceptual issues related to emergent interface practices.\n\u2022 Presentation, communication, and discussion of experimental work within a peer group.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Project Work – Interfaces |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374112<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Work: Interface Design<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Planning and implementation of an application-oriented interface project.\n\u2022 Independent application of concepts from screen design, prototyping, usability, and user experience.\n\u2022 User-centered methods for analyzing, evaluating, and iterating designs.\n\u2022 Documentation of the design process, including visual, functional, and contextual aspects.\n\u2022 Presentation and critical reflection of project results.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n User Experience Design |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374108<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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User Experience Design<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Introduction to User Experience as a strategic design approach.\n\u2022 The importance of user needs, usage contexts, and expectations for design decisions.\n\u2022 Collection, analysis, and evaluation of user behavior and usage situations as a basis for UX concepts.\n\u2022 Development of user-centered interaction and content structures.\n\u2022 Design of early prototypes to investigate usage scenarios and interaction behavior.\n\u2022 Conducting and evaluating user tests and usability assessments and user satisfaction.\n\u2022 Consideration of accessibility and inclusion.\n\u2022 The importance of mental models and perceptual psychology for solution development.\n\u2022 Iterative improvement of user experiences through feedback.\n\u2022 Defining and measuring quantitative and qualitative UX goals.\n\u2022 Communication and collaboration in interdisciplinary UX teams.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n User Experience Design |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374109<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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User Experience Prototyping<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Fundamentals of prototype development as an integral part of the user-centered design process.\n\u2022 Differentiation and use of prototypes to represent functional, visual, and interactive aspects.\n\u2022 Application of prototypical representations to investigate user logic, comprehensibility, and usage context.\n\u2022 Iterative development of prototypes as a means of concept refinement and problem identification.\n\u2022 Reflection on the relationship between design intention, user feedback, and technical feasibility.\n\u2022 Use of prototypes as a communication tool in the interdisciplinary development process.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n User Interface Design |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374107<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Interface Design<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Advanced fundamentals of human-computer interaction and user-centered design.\n\u2022 Usability, ergonomics, and perceptual psychology.\n\u2022 Analysis of existing interfaces in everyday life and industry.\n\u2022 Design of physical and hybrid user interfaces.\n\u2022 Interaction logic, feedback systems, and user interface structure.\n\u2022 Design of tactile and hybrid UI elements.\n\u2022 Integration of digital displays into physical interfaces.\n\u2022 Development of low-fidelity prototypes of physical interfaces.\n\u2022 Design of accessible and inclusive interfaces.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n User Interface Design |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374106<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Screen Design<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Fundamentals of screen design: Layout, grids, visual hierarchy, style guides.\n\u2022 Color schemes and typography for screens.\n\u2022 Image editing and integration using common software tools.\n\u2022 Design principles of responsive visual design for web, mobile, and other platforms.\n\u2022 Integration of visual and interactive elements to increase user engagement.\n\u2022 Consideration of usability and accessibility standards.\n\u2022 From concept to hand-off: Workflows in screen design.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 2. Semester<\/span>\n \n\n<\/svg> <\/h4>\n <\/a>\n \n \n
\n \n Design Professional |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374201<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Leadership & Project Management<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Fundamentals of project management: Introduction to classic and agile methodologies.\n\u2022 Leadership in design: Leadership styles, team dynamics, and motivational strategies in a creative context.\n\u2022 Project planning and control: Goal setting, time and resource management, prioritization, and deadlines.\n\u2022 Communication and stakeholder management: Effective communication with teams, clients, and other stakeholders.\n\u2022 Risk management: Identifying and assessing risks and developing strategies for risk mitigation.\n\u2022 Tools and technologies: Introduction to digital tools for project management and teamwork.\n\u2022 Feedback and reflection: Methods for analyzing and evaluating project results.\n\u2022 Sustainability in project management: Considering ecological, social, and economic aspects in project planning.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Design Professional |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374202<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Media Law<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Fundamentals of media law and their relevance to design practice.\n\u2022 Copyright and licensing: Handling creative works.\n\u2022 Trademark and design protection: Protecting logos, designs, and brand identities.\n\u2022 Personal rights and data protection: GDPR-compliant media design and handling sensitive data.\n\u2022 Legal aspects of digitalization: Using digital tools from a legal perspective.\n\u2022 Contract law in design: Drafting and understanding project contracts, work agreements, and licenses.\n\u2022 Accessibility: Legal requirements for inclusive design in the analog and digital realms.\n\u2022 Practical examples: Analyzing real-world legal cases and their implications for everyday design practice.\n\u2022 Ethical responsibility: Legal decisions at the intersection of ethics and social impact.\n\u2022 Subject-specific legal issues corresponding to the chosen study track.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Design Research: Application |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374204<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Design Discourse: Excursion<\/h5>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Visiting and analyzing professional fields of practice (e.g., agencies, studios, museums, companies, research institutions).\n\u2022 Engaging with contemporary design positions, working methods, and strategies.\n\u2022 Exchanging ideas with stakeholders from design, culture, and the creative industries.\n\u2022 Observing and reflecting on the social, cultural, and economic contexts of design.\n\u2022 Discussing interdisciplinary connections and institutional frameworks.\n\u2022 Documenting and analyzing the content of field trips within a design and theoretical context.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Design Research: Application |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374203<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Design Research Lab: Inquiry<\/h5>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 In-depth exploration of applied research paradigms.\n\u2022 Mixed methods, practice-based and practice-led research.\n\u2022 Literature and contextual analysis as part of creative research.\n\u2022 Overview of methods and their alignment with paradigms and analytical approaches.\n\u2022 Visual and multisensory methods for data collection.\n\u2022 Research through making: documentation and interpretation of design processes.\n\u2022 Planning research projects: objectives, scope, feasibility.\n\u2022 Validity and reliability in design-related research contexts.\n\u2022 Application of the research matrix: research questions, objectives, methods, outputs, and outcomes.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Design Research: Application |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374205<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Independent Design Research: Field<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Defining own research interests and applying initial methods for gaining knowledge.\n\u2022 Methodical data collection and interpretation within a design context.\n\u2022 Developing a preliminary research concept for two ideas (objectives, methods, feasibility).\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n
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Specialisation Interaction Design:<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n \n Interactive Environments |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374208<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Digital World Building<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Development process of interactive experiential spaces.\n\u2022 Narration and dramaturgy for structuring immersive interaction processes.\n\u2022 Visual, spatial, and atmospheric design to support intuitive orientation and emotional impact.\n\u2022 Design and analysis of interactive scenarios in virtual, augmented, or hybrid environments.\n\u2022 Application of design principles from spatial, interface, and interaction design in an immersive context.\n\u2022 Reflection on design and societal issues related to virtual presence and immersion.\n\u2022 Conception, development, and presentation of an interactive spatial project with a narrative structure.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Interactive Environments |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374209<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Gamification<\/h5>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Use of gamification as a strategic tool to promote motivation, engagement, and goal-oriented behavior in interactive systems.\n\u2022 Analysis and examples of game mechanics for structuring and designing user-centered experiences.\n\u2022 Design of narrative elements for the emotional design of interactive user experiences.\n\u2022 Methods for designing gamified interfaces and systemic game logics.\n\u2022 Introduction to serious games as formats with learning, behavioral, or educational goals.\n\u2022 Iterative development, prototyping, and evaluation of user-oriented game systems.\n\u2022 Reflection on social, cultural, and ethical issues in the design of game-based interactions.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Interactive Systems |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374207<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Digital Product Design<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Conceptualization and design of digital products with a focus on web, app, and mobile interfaces.\n\u2022 Potential of modular design systems with reusable components.\n\u2022 Iterative development of digital designs, taking into account functional and aesthetic requirements.\n\u2022 Consideration of technical and platform-specific constraints in interface design.\n\u2022 Presentation, documentation, and further development of digital design solutions in an interdisciplinary context.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Interactive Systems |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374206<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Interactive Infosystems<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Fundamentals of interactive information systems and their applications.\n\u2022 Analysis, structuring, and visualization of data-driven content.\n\u2022 Development of user-centered information architectures and navigation models.\n\u2022 Responsive design for interactive information systems.\n\u2022 Integration options for interactive elements such as animations, micro-interactions, and data visualizations.\n\u2022 Ethical and legal considerations in the design process.\n\u2022 Conducting user-centered testing and iterative development.\n\u2022 Implementation of a practical information system project from conception to presentation.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Interdisciplinary Project Work: Interactive Products |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374213<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Work: Cross Media Lab<\/h5>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Interdisciplinary collaboration in media design across all specializations.\n\u2022 Creative workshops with international partners.\n\u2022 Presentation techniques for interactive media projects: pitching and showcasing.\n\u2022 Networking and industry contacts: guest lectures by international media professionals.\n\u2022 Practical project: development of a collaborative design experiment as a team.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Interdisciplinary Project Work: Interactive Products |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374212<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Work: Digital Products<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Project-based development of digital products based on real-world briefs from business, culture, or society.\n\u2022 Application of user-centered methods in the conception, design, and evaluation of interactive interfaces.\n\u2022 Strategic integration of design systems, responsiveness, and user guidance in digital applications.\n\u2022 Collaboration in interdisciplinary teams to implement functionally and aesthetically consistent solutions.\n\u2022 Professional presentation, documentation, and reflection of the design process in external and internal contexts.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Project Work: Interactive Environments |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374210<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Work: Immersive Media<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Conceptualization and design of immersive virtual reality experiences within the context of interactive systems.\n\u2022 Application of narrative, dramaturgical, and visual principles in virtual environments.\n\u2022 Development of spatial interaction with a focus on user guidance, orientation, and engagement.\n\u2022 Implementation of prototypical VR scenarios based on specific tasks or thematic requirements.\n\u2022 Reflection on design, conceptual, and interaction-related aspects of immersive formats.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Project Work: Interactive Environments |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374211<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Work: Responsive Environments<\/h5>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Design of interactive media environments and scenographies that respond to user behavior or contextual factors.\n\u2022 Development of dynamic systems that interplay space, object, media, sound, and movement.\n\u2022 Analysis and application of sensory, spatial, and time-based interaction in physical and hybrid spaces.\n\u2022 Conceptualization and implementation of installations or spatial interfaces based on practical tasks.\n\u2022 Reflection on design principles of interactive systems that are user-centered and context-sensitive.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 3. Semester<\/span>\n \n\n<\/svg> <\/h4>\n <\/a>\n \n \n
\n \n Design Business |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374301<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Design Business & Entrepreneurship<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Career paths in design: freelance work, in-house design, studio work, start-up work, agency work.\n\u2022 Proposal development: structure, formulation, pricing.\n\u2022 Fundamentals of project costs, time expenditure, usage rights, fee structures.\n\u2022 Client communication: briefing, expectations, negotiation.\n\u2022 Business thinking in design: target groups, customer benefits, value proposition.\n\u2022 Legal & organizational aspects: types of contracts, freelance work, commercial work, collaborations.\n\u2022 Personal positioning, competitiveness, and entrepreneurial self-reflection.\n\u2022 Sustainability and responsibility in the economic context of design.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Design Business |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374302<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Design Ethics & Intercultural Aspects<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Fundamental concepts of design ethics: responsibility, impact, transparency, power.\n\u2022 Social justice, inclusion, and accessibility in design.\n\u2022 Design in the context of current social issues.\n\u2022 Critical examination of normative design traditions.\n\u2022 Design as a cultural practice: conveying values, symbolism, narratives.\n\u2022 Sustainability and ethical positioning in the ecological and social context.\n\u2022 Reflection on own attitude, impact, and responsibility as a designer.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Design Research: Creation |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374303<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Design Research Lab: Thesis Proposal<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Reflexivity and positionality in research.\n\u2022 Axiological foundations and ethical research practices.\n\u2022 Structural models for designing master’s theses.\n\u2022 Developing arguments through design-oriented research.\n\u2022 Integrating theory, findings, and iterative design processes.\n\u2022 Strategies for documenting creative research.\n\u2022 Formats of dissemination: academic papers, design artifacts, exhibitions.\n\u2022 Reflection on the knowledge gained and its contribution to design practice.\n\u2022 Introduction to relevant research journals and conferences.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Design Research: Creation |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374304<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Independent Design Research: Focus<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Development of a complete research proposal.\n\u2022 Integration of theoretical, design, and methodological components.\n\u2022 Reflection on the scientific and societal relevance of a chosen topic.\n\u2022 Scientific communication: abstract, paper, poster.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n
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Specialisation Interaction Design:<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n \n Advanced Interactions |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374308<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Advanced Interfaces<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Analysis and design of advanced user interfaces for complex, networked, and adaptive systems.\n\u2022 Integration of sensors, computer vision, identification technologies, and contextual data usage into interface architectures.\n\u2022 Development of multimodal interactions incorporating gestures, speech, gaze behavior, and tactile feedback.\n\u2022 Application of iterative design methods\u2014from user research and ideation to prototyping and evaluation.\n\u2022 Experimental exploration of new interaction patterns at the intersection of humans, technology, and systems.\n\u2022 Reflection on usability, accessibility, and ethical and social issues in interface design.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Advanced Interactions |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374307<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Phygital Spaces<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Exploring cross-reality formats (XR, AR, mixed environments) as an expanded design space for interaction.\n\u2022 Developing immersive scenarios incorporating space, narration, interface design, and physical movement.\n\u2022 Analyzing contextual, sensory, and spatial factors influencing user experience.\n\u2022 Designing multisensory interaction methods and spatial-digital interface structures.\n\u2022 Reflecting on accessibility, presence, and embodiment in the design of immersive experience systems.\n\u2022 Applying iterative design processes, including prototyping, testing, and critical evaluation.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Experience Design |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374306<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Advanced Service Design<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Designing services as structured, interactive systems in digital and physical contexts.\n\u2022 Analyzing societal, organizational, and individual requirements for service processes.\n\u2022 Developing integrated design concepts that combine interaction, communication, and infrastructure.\n\u2022 Applying reflective, method-driven approaches to eliciting, structuring, and translating needs and requirements.\n\u2022 Iteratively developing and evaluating service models with a focus on accessibility, impact, and context.\n\u2022 Considering ethical, social, and environmental frameworks in the service sector.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Experience Design |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374305<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Strategic Experience Design<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 User-centered design as a strategic tool for differentiating brands, products, and services.\n\u2022 Analysis of market environments, target groups, and competitors to develop experience-oriented positioning.\n\u2022 Development of experience strategies that strategically link user engagement, brand experience, and functionality.\n\u2022 Application of systemic thinking to integrate design, communication, and service architecture.\n\u2022 Coherent design principles across physical and digital touchpoints.\n\u2022 Consideration of economic, cultural, and social factors influencing experience design.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Interdisciplinary Project Work – Immersive Spaces |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374310<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Work: Interactive Immersive Spaces<\/h5>\n
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5.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Conceptualization and implementation of interactive, immersive spatial installations in public or institutional contexts.\n\u2022 Experimental exploration of space, interface, and interaction in conjunction with light, sound, projection, and movement.\n\u2022 Design of multimedia scenarios that combine physical, digital, and sensory layers to create immersive experiences.\n\u2022 Iterative design process focusing on prototyping, user observation, and evaluation of space-based interactions.\n\u2022 Engagement with spatial narration, materiality, accessibility, and situational perception.\n\u2022 Collaborative project work in interdisciplinary teams to develop context-specific design solutions.\n\u2022 Reflection on the aesthetic, social, and technological dimensions of interactive environments.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Interdisciplinary Project Work – Product Showcase |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374309<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Work: Interactive Product Showcase<\/h5>\n
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5.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Development of interactive product concepts for conveying functional, narrative, and emotional content in business, cultural, or public contexts.\n\u2022 Design of digital, physical, and hybrid interfaces for communicating complex product features to target groups.\n\u2022 Integration of interaction, space, storytelling, visual language, and data to create immersive user experiences.\n\u2022 Use of diverse media formats to realize exhibits and spatial-digital experiences.\n\u2022 Iterative development and prototyping of multimedia concepts with a focus on usability, user-centeredness, and feedback processes.\n\u2022 Project work in interdisciplinary teams for the conception, implementation, and presentation of high-impact, evaluable product presentations.\n\u2022 Application of planning, presentation, and coordination methods for the implementation of product showcases and interactive media projects.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \n Master Coaching |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374401<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Portfolio Coaching<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Independent analysis and development of an individual portfolio to professionally showcase design competence and mindset.\n\u2022 Selection, curation, and preparation of relevant projects in suitable media formats.\n\u2022 Reflection on personal interests, values, and position within the interdisciplinary design context.\n\u2022 Creation of consistent visual and content-related communication.\n\u2022 Preparation for job applications or presentations through feedback and peer coaching.\n\u2022 Independent technical and content-related development.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Master Coaching |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374402<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Thesis Seminar<\/h5>\n
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3.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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1.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Process of writing a master’s thesis.\n\u2022 Deepening discipline-specific competencies and scientific skills.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Master Thesis |\n Modul\/Final Examination\n (FA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374404<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Master's Examination<\/h5>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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0.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Presentation and defense of the master’s thesis.\n\u2022 Oral examination on curriculum-relevant topics.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Master Thesis |\n Master's Thesis\n (MA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374403<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Master's Thesis<\/h5>\n
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24.00<\/h5>\n ECTS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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