Communication Design

Subjects: Communications;Design;Arts

M.A. | Master of Arts

Course description

The Master's programme in Communication Design at UE blends theory with practice to enhance your knowledge and skills. It sharpens your ability to create relevant solutions and refine an advanced design process. This programme nurtures creative design skills, a deep understanding of art and design history, and the capacity to critically analyze contemporary issues. You'll gain practical expertise in both analogue and digital media. The degree integrates art and design with culture and the humanities. It tackles social, economic, political, and institutional topics through various academic lenses, enriching the design process. This approach prepares you to contribute to the development of globally interconnected cultures, highlighting the designer's crucial role in the global community. Study subjects include art and design history, contemporary phenomena analysis, and media implementation. The study program emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing complex issues, ensuring you are well-equipped to make a meaningful impact.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY English language certifcate – IELTS5.5 overall – TOEFL iBT72 – TOEFL ITP (paper based) 543 – Pearson Test of English (Academic) 59 – Pearson Test of English (General) Level 1 – Cambridge English Advanced and Proficiency 160 overall – Cambridge Exam First (FCE) – TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150 – PASSWORD5.5 (no less than 5.0 in each component) – EF SET (50-minute Test) 51 (only for students applying with a MOI letter) – Duolingo 95

Qualification Requirements

COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM FORM DIPLOMA / BACHELOR CERTIFICATE AND TRANSCRIPT Completed studies (diploma, bachelor, MBA or master) and school certificate with an official translation into English or German. If the certificates are not yet available at the time of application, they can be submitted later. CV​ PHOTO / COPY OF IDENTIFICATION ID (BOTH SIDES) AS IMAGE FILE OR PDF MOTIVATION LETTER

Document Requirements

COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM HIGH SCHOOL/ BACHELOR DIPLOMA AND TRANSCRIPT Undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s, MBA, or Master) officially translated to English or German CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) COPY OF PASSPORT (SCANNED) MOTIVATION LETTER (MIN 500 WORDS) PORTFOLIO The following are supplementary requirements from the individual degree programmes. Visual & Experience Design Up to 10 examples of your best creative work – commercial and/or non-commercial. The programme accepts applicants from a wide variety of fields including graphic/communication design, advertising, digital product design, architecture, fine arts, exhibition design, visual and sound design, etc. Innovation Design Management A portfolio with work samples is welcome but only required from individuals with a design background. Additionally, we ask for responses to some questions explaining why this programme is the best fit for you. Photography Your portfolio should consist of at least 20 photos. It is particularly desirable to see from the selection of images, that the applicant works on thematically coherent series. New Media Design Submit 10 diverse examples highlighting expertise in creative fields like architecture, visual communication, product and game design, exhibition-making, interior design, sound & motion design, event installation, and performance. Include both digital (creative coding) and analog works (collage, sculpture, animation), each with a brief description of your process. Communication Design A portfolio with samples of work is welcome but not required, only from students who have previously completed a creative degree programme. Design Leadership A portfolio with work samples is welcome but only required from individuals with a design background. Additionally, we ask for responses to some questions explaining why this programme is the best fit for you. Digital Content Creation A portfolio with work samples is welcome but only required from individuals with a design background. Additionally, we ask for responses to some questions explaining why this programme is the best fit for you. Generative Design & AI Prepare up to 10 examples of your best creative work. The Generative Design & AI programme accepts applicants from a wide variety of fields, but is most suited to those who already have a digital design background. Due to the technical nature of the programme, coding skills are a plus, but not necessary for admittance. Please include a CV detailing your education and professional practice.