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Department for Media & Design

Media Design

Study track of the Master degree programme in Communication, Media, Sound and Interaction Design

Film and video are the focus of the Media Design program. With storytelling as the core of their work, media designers create live-action films, 2D and 3D animations, VFX, motion graphics, and projects in virtual spaces.
They utilize creative processes, design strategies and cutting-edge technologies to craft digital narratives and immersive experiences, transporting viewers to new worlds. Through hands-on projects and working in interdisciplinary teams, they are optimally prepared for the diverse career fields within the media industry. Students benefit from collaborations with partners from a wide range of cultural institutions and the worlds of advertising and industry.

Film and video are the focus of the Media Design program. With storytelling as the core of their work, media designers create live-action films, 2D and 3D animations, VFX, motion graphics, and projects in virtual spaces.
They utilize creative processes, design strategies and cutting-edge technologies to craft digital narratives and immersive experiences, transporting viewers to new worlds. Through hands-on projects and working in interdisciplinary teams, they are optimally prepared for the diverse career fields within the media industry. Students benefit from collaborations with partners from a wide range of cultural institutions and the worlds of advertising and industry.

Academic Degree
Master of Arts in Arts and Design (MA)
Mode of Study
Work-friendly / 4 Semester / 120 ECTS
Language of instruction
Deutsch, English
Head of Degree Programme
Campus
Application Deadline Wintersemester

Did you know, …

… that there are work opportunities for media designers wherever creative concept skills, design solutions expertise and the ability to implement media concepts in practical settings are required?

Did you know, …

… that virtually all project results are published?

This gives our students plenty of opportunity to establish contacts for their professional careers.

Did you know, …

… that projects are often implemented in interdisciplinary settings in collaboration with the Communication Design, Interaction Design and Sound Design programmes?

Did you know, …

… that students carry out practical projects in real world conditions to hone their design and technical skills?

Did you know, …

… that students can combine their studies with a job if they are sufficiently well organised?

One day a week is lesson-free. The average attendance required during the first three semesters is 19 hours per week. During the fourth semester, students complete a master’s thesis. The average attendance during this time is three hours per week.

Did you know, …

… that the Media Design course enables all students to adopt an intensive scientific and experimental approach to design issues they select themselves?

The programme on

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