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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 Sound Design:<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n \n Acoustics & Composition |\n Lecture\n (VO)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374122<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Compositional Principles<\/h5>\n
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1.50<\/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 musical parameters: rhythm, harmony, melody, timbre, dynamics.\n\u2022 Structure and form in time-based sound design.\n\u2022 Fundamentals of sound composition in acoustic and electronic contexts.\n\u2022 Composition techniques for linear and non-linear media formats (e.g., film, games, installations).\n\u2022 Analysis of influentual works in music, sound art, and sound design.\n\u2022 Practical exercises for developing compositional concepts with a focus on narrative and emotional impact.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Acoustics & Composition |\n Lecture\n (VO)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374121<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Musical Acoustics<\/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 Fundamentals of sound physics and acoustics, sound generation, vibrations, spectrum, propagation, and basic acoustic quantities (e.g., sound pressure, dB).\n\u2022 Psychoacoustics and auditory perception, structure and function of the ear, spatial hearing, perception of stationary and dynamic sounds.\n\u2022 Introduction to room acoustics, influence of space on sound perception, reverberation, reflection, and absorption.\n\u2022 Instrument studies and sound sources, classification and development of musical instruments, including electronic sound generation.\n\u2022 Fundamentals of music theory, scales, tuning systems, and cultural contexts of tonal organization.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Acoustics & Composition |\n Lecture\n (VO)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374123<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Sound & Communication<\/h5>\n
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1.50<\/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 sound and sound propagation.\n\u2022 Physical properties of sound (frequency, amplitude, waveform).\n\u2022 Propagation of sound in different media (air, water, solids).\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Audiostories |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374126<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Field Recording & Creative Recording<\/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 Theoretical and historical foundations of field recording in the context of auditory cultural research and sound studies.\n\u2022 Technical parameters of field recordings: microphone characteristics, recorder setups, and outdoor acoustics.\n\u2022 Methods and aesthetics of creative recording: conceptual approaches and performative recording practices.\n\u2022 Analysis of soundscapes, taking acoustic ecology into account (according to Schafer, Truax, and others).\n\u2022 Relevant legal, ethical, and copyright issues surrounding sound recordings in public spaces.\n\u2022 Post-production techniques in the context of documentary, artistic, and experimental sound design.\n\u2022 Integration and contextualization of field recordings in multimedia sound design processes.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Audiostories |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374127<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Storytelling in Sound<\/h5>\n
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4.00<\/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 Theoretical and practical foundations of sound design for auditory narratives.\n\u2022 Enhancing emotional impact and creating narrative depth through sound design.\n\u2022 Creative and technical aspects of sound production.\n\u2022 Sound as a narrative and atmospheric element.\n\u2022 Designing soundscapes and acoustic spaces.\n\u2022 Editing audio tracks with professional audio editing software.\n\u2022 Creative and technical design of sound stories \u2013 audio-based narrative forms such as radio plays, podcasts, sound installations, or experimental audio formats.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Listening & Sound Production |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374124<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Critical & Analytical Listening<\/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 Fundamentals of analytical listening: focus, differentiation, comparison\n\u2022 Training in perception for timbre, dynamics, spatial depth, and temporal structure\n\u2022 Psychoacoustic principles and their influence on auditory perception and evaluation\n\u2022 Development of a vocabulary for describing and discussing sound characteristics\n\u2022 Practical exercises with professional monitoring systems\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Listening & Sound Production |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374125<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Electronic Sound Production<\/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 Introduction to the visual programming language Pure Data (Pd) in the context of sound design, interactive music, and audiovisual art.\n\u2022 Teaching the fundamentals of patch-based programming for sonic and musical applications.\n\u2022 Application of Pure Data for generative sound design and algorithmic composition.\n\u2022 Implementation of basic real-time signal processing techniques.\n\u2022 Development of interactive sound systems and experimental sound structures in practical exercises.\n\u2022 Creative and concept-based methods with computer-aided sound programming.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Project Work: Audioproduction for Visual Media |\n Lab practical\n (LU)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374129<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Work: Audio Production & Postproduction<\/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 Techniques and concepts of audio editing in the recording studio.\n\u2022 Professional use of high-quality audio processors in post-production.\n\u2022 Fundamentals and application of metering and monitoring.\n\u2022 Overview of audio formats for film and 3D audio playback.\n\u2022 Analytical listening, reflection, and discussion of mixing techniques.\n\u2022 Development and deepening of audio production skills.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Project Work: Audioproduction for Visual Media |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374128<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Work: Sound Design for Animation<\/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 Theoretical and practical foundations of sound design for audiovisual media.\n\u2022 Enhancing emotional impact and creating narrative depth through sound design.\n\u2022 Creative and technical aspects of sound production.\n\u2022 Sound as a narrative and atmospheric element.\n\u2022 Designing soundscapes and acoustic spaces.\n\u2022 Editing the audio track with professional audio editing software.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Project Work: Audioproduction for Visual Media |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374130<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Work: Studio Work<\/h5>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Signal flow in the audio studio.\n\u2022 Microphone techniques and microphone types.\n\u2022 Handling studio equipment.\n\u2022 Audio recording and editing.\n\u2022 Recording speech and instruments.\n\u2022 Signal processing and mixing techniques.\n\u2022 Room acoustics and optimizing recording environments.\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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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 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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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 Sound Design:<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n \n Interdisciplinary Project Work: Sound & Experiment |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374228<\/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 sound 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: Sound & Experiment |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374227<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Work: Interactive Audio<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Introduction to interactive and reactive audio systems in the context of design and artistic practice.\n\u2022 In-depth exploration of sound synthesis methods in an interactive context.\n\u2022 Design and technical implementation of interactive audio installations and performative soundscapes.\n\u2022 Analysis and design of interactive audio experiences in the context of museum installations, exhibitions, and trade fair booths, focusing on user interaction and spatial experience.\n\u2022 Sensors, control logics, and real-time interfaces: use of controllers and microcontrollers.\n\u2022 Project planning: from conceptual idea to functional implementation.\n\u2022 Technical and artistic documentation and presentation of interactive sound projects.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Project Work: Sound Design for Visual Media |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374226<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Work: Sound Design<\/h5>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Deepening theoretical foundations on the function of sound in audiovisual contexts (narrative, atmosphere, emotional impact).\n\u2022 Analysis of sound-image relationships in film, animation, advertising, games, and interactive media.\n\u2022 Conceptualization and implementation of sound effects, Foley, and ambient sounds to support cinematic narrative structures.\n\u2022 Techniques for dialogue editing, ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement), and voice mixing.\n\u2022 Integration and dramaturgy of music in the context of audiovisual media.\n\u2022 Design of immersive soundscapes (binaural, ambisonics, spatial audio) for linear and interactive formats.\n\u2022 Application of professional audio post-production software (e.g., spatialization tools).\nDesign of immersive soundscapes with a focus on spatial audio for linear and interactive media (e.g., 3D audio).\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Project Work: Sound Design for Visual Media |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374225<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Work: Sound Design for Film<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Analysis of the dramaturgical function of sound in narrative and interactive audiovisual formats (film, animation, advertising, games).\n\u2022 Introduction to professional audio post-production workflows: session management, editing, mixing, and delivery standards.\n\u2022 Practical implementation of sound effects, Foley, and atmospheric sounds in accordance with image editing, timing, and genre requirements.\n\u2022 Dialogue editing and voice optimization.\n\u2022 Case studies of real-world sound design projects (including session breakdowns, plugins, mixing decisions, and version management).\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Sound & Interaction |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374224<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Product Sound Design<\/h5>\n
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1.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Introduction to the fundamentals of product sound design: functions, applications, and perceptual psychology.\n\u2022 Analysis of the functional, aesthetic, and semantic dimensions of product sounds.\n\u2022 Psychoacoustic principles and their application in sound design.\n\u2022 User-centered development of auditory feedback systems (usability & user experience).\n\u2022 Case study analysis: product sound in the context of industry, mobility, or smart devices.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Sound & Interaction |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374223<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Sound & Interaction Design<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Development and evaluation of your own sonic interaction design prototypes.\n\u2022 Instruction in interactive audio design methods.\n\u2022 Theoretical foundations: design principles, HCI (Human-Computer Interaction), interaction design, and sonic interaction design.\n\u2022 Introduction to evaluation methods for audio and multimodal systems.\n\u2022 Collaborative development of auditory user interface concepts using software such as SuperCollider or Pure Data, as well as hardware (Arduino, sensors).\n\u2022 Group work for the practical implementation and further development of prototypes.\n\u2022 Support through creative methods and peer review during conception and evaluation.\n\u2022 Project presentations and individual reflections in the form of seminar papers.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Spatial Audio & Audio Synthesis |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374221<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Immersive Audio<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Provides a comprehensive overview of multichannel recording and playback techniques (2D and 3D).\n\u2022 Acquires practical skills in using tools for creating spatial audio materials for headphone and loudspeaker playback.\n\u2022 Composes short spatial audio pieces to apply the learned techniques.\n\u2022 Conducts and analyzes a listening experiment to compare different playback techniques.\n\u2022 Promotes critical reflection through joint evaluation and discussion of the listening experiment results.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Spatial Audio & Audio Synthesis |\n Lecture\/Practical\n (IL)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374222<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Physical Modelling<\/h5>\n
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2.00<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Introduction to simple oscillating systems, starting with the massless spring-mass oscillator.\n\u2022 Investigation of one-dimensional resonators: string and rod resonators.\n\u2022 Analysis of two-dimensional resonators: diaphragm and plate resonators.\n\u2022 Exploration of three-dimensional resonators: cavity resonators.\n\u2022 Teaching of subtractive and additive models for sound design.\n\u2022 Application of waveguide and distortion models for the functional simulation and modification of mechanical properties.\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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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 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 Sound Design:<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n \n Interdisciplinary Project Work: Showcase |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374324<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Work: Sound Design Showcase<\/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 Development of an interdisciplinary exhibition project: concept and curatorial considerations.\n\u2022 Collaborative media production in cooperation with students from other specializations.\n\u2022 Storytelling in the exhibition space: scenography, digital narratives, interactive elements.\n\u2022 Technical implementation & infrastructure: lighting, sound, AV systems, digital control.\n\u2022 Public relations & marketing: communication with the media, documentation of the exhibition.\n\u2022 Practical project: organization of a public exhibition or presentation.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Interdisciplinary Project Work: Showcase |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374323<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Work: Sound Installation<\/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 the history and concepts of sound installations.\n\u2022 Technical equipment: microphones, loudspeakers, sensors, and control systems.\n\u2022 Sound design and composition for spatial installations.\n\u2022 Project development: conceptualization, planning, and implementation of your own sound installations.\n\u2022 Practical exercises: setting up and testing prototypes in the exhibition space.\n\u2022 Documentation and presentation of projects, focusing on technical, design, and conceptual aspects.\n\u2022 Discussion of curatorial and practical challenges in exhibitions.\n\u2022 Sustainability and technical maintenance of sound installations.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Interdisciplinary Project Work: Sound Dramaturgy |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374325<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Work: Audiovisual Space Design<\/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 Fundamentals and principles of acoustic staging in audiovisual and physical spaces.\n\u2022 Investigation of the interactions between sound, light, and visual media in immersive environments.\n\u2022 Analysis and discussion of current concepts and best practices in acoustic staging for shows, events, trade fairs, or exhibitions.\n\u2022 Development of sound and light installations, taking spatial acoustics into account.\n\u2022 Project-based development of original sound and light staging for real or simulated event formats.\n\u2022 Evaluation and critical reflection of the designed concepts with regard to user experience, aesthetics, and technical feasibility.\n\u2022 Collaboration and communication in interdisciplinary teams.\n\u2022 Documentation and presentation of project results, focusing on conceptual, design, and technical aspects.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Interdisciplinary Project Work: Sound Dramaturgy |\n Project Thesis\n (PA)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374326<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Project Work: Sound-based Narratives<\/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 and applying the dramaturgical functions of sound, speech, and music in radio plays, podcasts, and soundscapes.\n\u2022 Developing and elaborating on narrative audio production concepts.\n\u2022 Usage of sound design to create emotional and narrative impact.\n\u2022 Utilizing various storytelling techniques and acoustic spaces in audio production.\n\u2022 Usage of voice recordings, Foley, and sound effects effectively for soundscapes.\n\u2022 Usage of professional audio post-production software.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Postproduction |\n Lecture\n (VO)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374319<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Advanced Postproduction<\/h5>\n
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1.50<\/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 In-depth study of advanced audio post-production techniques with a focus on professional workflows.\n\u2022 Application and analysis of current mastering methods for various output methods and media formats.\n\u2022 Fundamentals of plugin architecture.\n\u2022 Use of real-time sound synthesis and its integration into post-production processes.\n\u2022 Sound restoration techniques.\n\u2022 Evaluation and selection of suitable tools and algorithms with regard to technical and aesthetic requirements.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Postproduction |\n Lab practical\n (LU)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374320<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Advanced Postproduction Laboratory<\/h5>\n
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2.50<\/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 Use of real-time sound synthesis and its integration into post-production processes.\n\u2022 Sound restoration techniques.\n\u2022 Practical application of plugin architecture.\n\u2022 Evaluation and selection of suitable tools and algorithms with regard to technical and aesthetic requirements.\n\u2022 Practical exercises for addressing and critically reflecting on post-production-specific challenges.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Postproduction |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374318<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Mastering<\/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 Introduction to the mastering process and its objectives.\n\u2022 Signal flow and workflow in mastering.\n\u2022 Loudness standards and level management.\n\u2022 Working with various audio formats and media.\n\u2022 Practical exercises in sound optimization.\n\u2022 Quality control and export of the final master.\n\u2022 Fundamentals of preparing for various playback methods (streaming, vinyl, etc.).\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Sound Art & Sonification |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374322<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Sonification<\/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 Auditory scene analysis as the basis of sonification.\n\u2022 Definition, development, and goals of sonification.\n\u2022 Methods of sonification (e.g., audification, parameter mapping, model-based sonification).\n\u2022 Examples of “spontaneous” and deliberately developed sonifications from various scientific disciplines.\n\u2022 Examples of sonification in computer music and media art.\n\u2022 Design strategies, interdisciplinary communication, and evaluation methods.\n\u2022 Technical requirements and possibilities (brief introduction to various programming environments and discussion of hardware and implementation issues).\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n \n
\n \n Sound Art & Sonification |\n Seminar\n (SE)\n | Coursecode:\n M260374321<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Language of instruction\n German<\/small>\n
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Sound Art<\/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 Historical development and aesthetic movements in sound art.\n\u2022 Analysis of key positions and examples of sound art practice.\n\u2022 Conception, planning, and implementation of sound art works (e.g., sound installations)\n\u2022 Room acoustics and contextualization in the exhibition space.\n\u2022 Technological foundations for interactive or site-specific sound installations.\n\u2022 Documentation and reflection on sound art processes.\n\u2022 Curatorial considerations and presentation formats for sound art works.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 4. Semester<\/span>\n \n\n<\/svg> <\/h4>\n <\/a>\n \n \n
\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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0.50<\/h5>\n SWS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \u2022 Independent execution of a research project.\n\u2022 Independent writing of a master’s thesis.\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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