Studium: Master, Work-friendly
Communication Design

Study track of the Master degree programme in Communication, Media, Sound and Interaction Design

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Visualizing information with impact: Communication designers conceptualise messages by integrating content and form to achieve optimal perception and impact. The focus lies on a methodical approach to design creation and the visual communication of content, utilizing a variety of analog and digital media. The practice-oriented study programme in Communication, Media, Sound and Interaction Design emphasises topics such as brand identity, editorial design, typography, print and digital production, campaigning strategies, and visual aesthetics within the Communication Design study track.

Academic Degree

Master of Arts in Arts and Design (MA)

Mode of Study

Work-friendly / 4 Semester / 120 ECTS

Language of instruction

German and English

Head of Degree Programme

DI (FH) Daniel Fabry

Campus

Graz

Department

Media and Design

Institute

Design & Communication

Current application period (for winter semester) until:

28.04.2025

Dates

Admissions

Before you start your degree programme you have to apply and go through the admissions procedure. Here you can read up on this and find the most important dates and deadlines.

My Studies

Here you can find everything you need to know about the course: course content, student and research projects, the semester and internship abroad, and the teaching staff.

After Graduation

Many different occupational fields and career opportunities are open to you as a graduate of our degree programme. Find out here what you can do.

Key topics

Projects and cooperations

Career paths

Dissertations

Did you know, …

… that we work together with creative industries as well as cultural organisations including festivals and media centres?

Our students work on countless projects, network with potential future clients, and polish up their creative skills to a professional level in each subject area.

Did you know, …

… that there are work opportunities for communication designers wherever creative concept skills, design solutions expertise and the ability to implement communication concepts in practical settings are required?

Did you know, …

… that virtually all project results are published?

They are either printed, published online or presented in exhibitions. This gives our students plenty of opportunity to establish contacts for their professional careers.

Did you know, …

… that projects are often implemented in interdisciplinary settings in collaboration with the Interaction Design, Media Design and Sound Design programmes?

Did you know, …

… that students carry out practical projects in real world conditions to hone their design and technical skills?

Did you know, …

… that students can combine their studies with a job if they are sufficiently well organised?

One day a week is lesson-free. The average attendance required during the first three semesters is 19 hours per week. During the fourth semester, students complete a master’s thesis. The average attendance during this time is three hours per week.

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