Description
The MA in Communication Design is the ideal next step for students who have completed a BA programme in Art & Design and wish to broaden and deepen their knowledge to open up new perspectives. The degree paves the way for careers in both the classic professional profiles of art & design, as well as in new and emerging fields for communication designers in the 21st century. It is also ideal for students with a background in business, humanities, cultural studies, media studies and Science and Technology Studies (STS).
Category: Art and Design masters
Degree: Master of Arts
Starting semesters
- Winter semester: September
- Summer semester: March
Duration: 3 or 4 Semesters
Language of instruction: English
Tuition fee
- EU applicants: from 11,400 € yearly
- Non-EU applications: from 12,600 € yearly
Internship semester / semester abroad: 5th Semester
Credits: 90 or 120 ECTS
Campus: Berlin
*Important note: There is no guarantee that classroom teaching will be possible throughout the semester due to COVID-19.
Highlights:
- Diversity of fellow students, by opening up the programme to theory and culture-based Bachelor's degrees
- Individual development and small learning groups
What you'll learn
- Theory and practice are merged in order to strengthen knowledge and skill set, as well as hone the ability to develop relevant solutions and an advanced design process.
- The programme promotes creative design skills, knowledge of the theories and history of art & design, the ability to critically analyse contemporary phenomena, and the practical understanding of both analogue and digital media implementation.
- The degree programme combines the fields of art and design with culture and the humanities. Social, economic, political, and institutional issues are addressed and reflected upon using a wide range of academic discourses that support and enhance the design process.
- This enables graduates to actively participate in the development and shaping of globally interconnected cultures, manifesting the importance of the designer’s role in the global community.
Career roles:
- Creative Director
- Design Studio Founder
- Researcher, Entrepreneur
- Cultural Manager
- Project Manager
- Lecturer
- Senior Designer
- Curator
- Museum Assistant
- Public Relations Worker
- Marketing Manager
- UX Designer
- Publishing Editor
- Artist
The degree category Master of Arts allows students to pursue an academic career path, including doctorate and post doctorate qualifications.
Curriculum
- Design as a culture knowledge Culture & environmental studies I Project Management in Socio-political Contexts Advanced Research Methodologies
