DESIGN - Design & Technology / Arts & Culture
DESIGN THE FUTURE
Discover the Master of Arts in Design, where creativity meets cutting-edge technology and you alone decide where your focus lies. Whether you want to push the boundaries of technology or take on the challenges of new media formats, our curriculum fosters a holistic understanding of the creative process. Study at mdh in Berlin and immerse yourself in a vibrant community of like-minded people! Here, your ideas are encouraged and your artistic voice cultivated to push the conventional boundaries of design together.
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ADVANTAGES OF THE MASTER OF DESIGN
- Specializations: Master of Arts in Design - Design & Technology or Arts & Culture
- Target group: Creative talents seeking comprehensive expertise in technological innovations and cultural aspects of design
- Flexible study program: Adapted to the needs of full-time students and working professionals for a good work-study balance
- Objective: To provide a deep understanding of current developments and trends at the interface of design, technology and culture
- Program structure: Combination of in-depth theoretical instruction and extensive practical application
- Practical experience: Practice-oriented projects, workshops and industry insights for optimal preparation for the challenges in the design industry
- Career Preparation: Preparation for careers in artistic practice, web design, digital media management and cultural content development
- Personalized learning pathways: allows students to tailor their studies to individual interests and career goals.
- Flexible study models: Combines online and face-to-face teaching, ideal for working professionals.
- Interdisciplinary approaches: Provides interfaces with technology, arts and culture.
- Practice-oriented learning: Emphasizes the practical application of theoretical concepts.
- Modern teaching methods: Utilizes innovative teaching approaches and current research findings.
Students are given the opportunity to specialize in cutting-edge areas such as digital technologies, artistic practice, artificial intelligence and intercultural media. They benefit from state-of-the-art technical resources and work closely with experienced lecturers and industry experts. The program places great emphasis on teaching both theoretical foundations and practical skills that are directly applicable to real-world challenges.
General
- Scientific Methodology and Design Research: Teaching scientific methods in design, including empirical research and data analysis. Emphases: Research design, ethics, critical analysis.
- Concept and Design 1: Introduction to the basics of visual communication, idea generation, typography and design principles. Focus on design as a means of communication.
- Concept and Design 2 (Advanced): Advanced techniques in the design process, including interactive design and user experience. Focus on: Aesthetics, functionality, innovative solutions.
- Design discourse and argumentation: Development of critical thinking and argumentation skills in design. Analysis and interpretation of design theories and discourses.
- Intrapreneurship: Creative Industries: Teaching skills for initiating and managing innovative projects in uncreative industries. Focus on: Innovation management, team leadership, intrapreneurship strategies, organizational dynamics.
- Economization: Design Economics: In-depth analysis of economic aspects in design, including market strategies, pricing and development of economic design models.
In summary, our program provides a solid foundation in design techniques, critical theory and economic aspects of design, ideal for a specialization in Technology or Arts & Culture.
4 specialized Tech Courses:
- Data Science / AI for Designers
- Digital Realities: Immersive Media (XR)
- Critical Computation
- Digital Realities: Human Computer Interaction / Human Cantered Design (HCD) & Meta-Verse
4 specialized Arts & Culture Courses:
- Design in artistic practice (as artistic practice)
- New Media Design Culture (cultural & media studies)
- Visual Culture: Cultural Associate (from the social sciences)
- Value Formation in Arts & Design
2 Diverse / Free Courses:
- Sustainability
- Internationalization
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YOUR CAREER
Specialization in Arts & Culture
The Master's program in Design with a specialization in Arts & Culture at our university opens up a wide range of professional opportunities that allow graduates to pursue their passion for design in diverse, exciting and fulfilling career paths. Additional aspects of these diverse career prospects include:
Career areas
- Creative industries: advertising agencies, design studios, media companies
- Museums: curation, exhibition management, cultural preservation
- Galleries: Arts management, gallery operations, artist support
- Cultural institutions: Cultural administration, program planning, public relations
- Arts education: educational programs, workshops, lectures
- Cultural education: teaching, educational counseling, cultural education
- Event organization: cultural events, festivals, vernissages
- Cultural tourism: guided tours, cultural travel planning, event marketing
Job titles
- Cultural manager: cultural policy, strategy development, resource management
- Art director: creative direction, branding, visual strategies
- Exhibition designer: interior design, concept development, installation
- Cultural mediator: community outreach, educational work, cultural networking
- Curator: collection management, research, exhibition curation
- Arts consultant: collection consulting, arts acquisition, market analysis
- Critic: arts and design criticism, publications, blogging
Specialization in Design & Technology
Graduates of the Master's degree program in Design with a specialization in Design - Technology are optimally prepared for a variety of career paths at the interface of technology and design. Their qualifications enable them to pursue successful careers in a variety of fields:
Career areas
- Digital media management: Strategic planning and implementation of digital media projects
- Web design: Design and development of websites and online platforms
- User experience design: optimization of the user experience in digital applications
- Interactive media technology: development of innovative interactive solutions
- Software development: programming and implementation of software applications
Job titles
- UX/UI designer: designing user-friendly interfaces
- Digital product designer: development of digital products and services
- Creative Technologist: Combination of creative design and technological know-how
- Interaction Designer: design of interactive user experiences
- Design consultants: Advice on design strategies and implementation
Leadership and autonomy
- Product development: leading and managing product development projects
- Start-up formation: Setting up own companies in the technology and design sector
- Freelancing: working independently in various design and technology are
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Individual time models make the master's program at mdh very flexible and can be tailored to your personal needs. Our student advisors will be happy to advise you and provide you with further information.
Enrollment Requirements
- English skills. Language proof: TOEFL IPT: 627, TOEFL IBT: 95, IELTS (Academic): 7, Cambridge FCE: C1, PTE Academic: 76, IB Diploma: English A or B at HL, BI 'English Language Proficiency Exam': PASS. We also accept Duolingo.
Your personality and talents are more important than top grades!
Please apply via e-Mail (or regular mail). This is what we need from you:
- A motivation letter (tell us what inspires you – ca. 1 page)
- Representative work samples (sketches, pictures, collages or early work, etc…)
- Relevant grade reports as well as a resume with your current photo
- You may apply during the school year (even before secondary school graduation)
Graduation diploma can be submitted after completion of your secondary school.
Information for applicants from abroad: You have the possibility to check your international certificates independently in advance via uni-assist and to inform yourself about the requirements for your admission: TO UNI-ASSIST
Personal Requirements
- Interest in innovative trends, technologies and designs
- Creativity and inspiration
- Being curious about human behavior and product innovations
- Being a team player, intuition and empathy
Tuition Fees:
- Campus Berlin: English language program: EU citizens: 4.110,00 EUR/Semester | Non-EU citizens: 6.300,00 EUR/Semester
For all courses we charge a one-time registration fee of 490,00 EUR and a one-time examination fee of 1.050,00 EUR.
For non-EU citizens, the one-time examination fee of 1.050,00 EUR is included in the tuition price.
In case of prepayment (semesterly, annually, completely) the tuition fees can be reduced by up to 5%. (This discount is not compatible with early registration discounts).
