Integrated Design

Subjects: Design

M.A. | Master of Arts

Course description

Nestled right next to the historic Bauhaus, the MID program offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation. This program covers the essentials of design, including communication design, product design, space, audiovisual, and digital media. These disciplines are interwoven through rigorous fundamental training and an interdisciplinary approach. The MID program is progressive and international, emphasizing the development of intercultural skills. It thrives on the synergetic power of a diverse working environment, bringing together students from various countries and cultural backgrounds. A high level of media competence is essential for this program, as projects are rooted in both practical and experimental research. Students are encouraged to devise systematic, creative, and individual solutions. They receive support from international designers, visiting artists, and other specialists, who contribute their expertise according to the project's topic and their professional area of specialization. This fosters an atmosphere of trust, understanding, and inclusivity, ensuring that each student can thrive and achieve their highest potential.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

English language proficiency C1, IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 100 iBT or comparable tests are required. Proof of graduation from an English-medium university is also accepted.

Qualification Requirements

A qualified university degree in design or design related fields such as product, communication, media, interior, architecture, art or art history is required. 12 months professional work experience in the field after the bachelor's degree are required. A professional portfolio, representing the work and the intention of the applicant, is evaluated by a commission.

Document Requirements

Entry Qualifications and Documents (all documents need to be uploaded to the uni-assist portal) BA degree in Design or closely related disciplines with min. 210 ECT In case of BA degrees in other fields than design, the commission will decide if they are elligible. Self-study is not considered as formal education. Paid online courses in related design fields must be documented with a certificate. They must be approved by the commission who decides if they can be considered. A copy of your complete transcript of records issued by your university in the original language, including all courses and results A translation of your transcript of records into English, including all courses and results (provided by a sworn translator) Relevant professional experience in design or related fields English language requirements: C1 (7.0 or higher) or equivalent: TOEFL iBT (95-120 or higher) TOEFL ITP Level 1 (627-677 or higher). Please note that equally high scores in reading, listening, writing and speaking are mandatory. If the scores in any of the 4 categories are exceptionally low, we will have to consider the proof of language as insufficient to secure our quality of studying. A proof that your language of instruction on BA or MA level was English can waive the necessity to submit a language certificate if the level of English is equivalent to C1. In cases of doubt, we will require an additional language certificate. A PDF portfolio designated to the program, showing up-to-date professional design skills (see portfolio advice on website). The PDF must present the projects within one document. Links are only accepted as an exception, in case of multi-media projects and will only be considered if the projects are also presented within the PDF portfolio. Motivation letter CV Letter of recommendation if possible To enter the post-graduate program, all applicants are required to show relevant professional work experience in the field of at least 12 months after having obtained their bachelor's degree.