dual studies
Bachelor Mediendesign
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DEIN DUALES STUDIUM MEDIENDESIGN (B.A.)
In the media design program, you will learn everything you need to know to creatively bring information and messages to the world:
- Analog and digital creative preparation and transmission of information
- Relevant tools and strategies
- Web design, cross-media strategies, video editing, app development
- Study of typography and printing technology
What else can you expect?
- You learn in small groups, can actively participate and ask questions.
- You will apply what you have learned in projects and in your work with your practice partner.
- Personal study guides will look after you throughout your studies.
These are the skills you'll need
creativity
Software Understanding
Discipline/Commitment
Artistic Talent
communication skill
teamwork
Your personal contact
Study advisor
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Fact check: Your dual study program in media design
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Studienorte
Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, Braunschweig, Bremen, Chemnitz*, Cologne, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Erfurt, Essen, Frankfurt am Main, Freiburg, Fulda (virtuell), Gera (virtuell), Halle (virtuell), Hamburg, Hanover, Heidelberg (virtuell), Karlsruhe, Kassel, Kiel, Koblenz (virtuell), Leipzig, Lübeck, Lüneburg (virtuell), Magdeburg, Mainz, Mannheim, Munich, Münster, Nuremberg, Osnabrück (virtuell), Potsdam, Regensburg, Rostock, Saarbrücken (virtuell), Schwerin (virtuell), Siegen (virtuell), Stralsund (virtuell), Stuttgart, Trier (virtuell), Tübingen (virtuell), Ulm, Virtual Campus, Wuppertal, Würzburg
Start of studies also possible in April: Augsburg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Braunschweig, Bremen, Cologne, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Erfurt, Essen, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Hamburg, Hannover, Karlsruhe, Leipzig, Lübeck, Mainz, Mannheim, Munich, Münster, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, Ulm, Virtual Campus, Saarbrücken (virtual), Trier (virtual), Schwerin (virtual), Fulda (virtual), Stralsund (virtual), Lüneburg (virtual), Siegen (virtual), Halle (virtual), Gera (virtual), Heidelberg (virtual), Tübingen (virtual), Osnabrück (virtual), Koblenz (virtual)
Start of studies at the campus is possible from October 2023: Bremen, Bonn, Chemnitz*, Duisburg, Hannover, Kiel, Magdeburg, Münster, Potsdam, Rostock, Würzburg, WuppertalStart of studies at the campus is possible from October 2024: Lübeck
*Subject to state recognition of the degree programs and approval of the Chemnitz site by the Free State of Saxony. We expect the approvals of the ministries at the latest at the start of the studies. So far, all programs of IU International University have been successfully accredited and approved on time.
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START AND DURATION OF STUDIES
Start:
April 1 (not at all study sites).
October 1
You can apply up to 1 month before the start of the study.
Duration:
7 semesters -
Deepening
- Online- und Social Media-Markenmanagement
- User Experience
- Kommunikation und Public Relations
- Digitale Medienproduktion
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DEGREE, ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION
- Bachelor of Arts
- System Accredited.
- IU is state-recognized and system-accredited by FIBAA. All degree programs are individually accredited and thus bear the seal of the Accreditation Council.
Subject to state recognition: Aachen, Bochum, Bonn, Chemnitz, Fulda (virtual), Gera (virtual), Halle (virtual), Heidelberg (virtual), Kassel, Kiel, Koblenz (virtual), Lüneburg (virtual), Magdeburg, Mönchengladbach, Osnabrück (virtual), Potsdam, Ravensburg, Regensburg, Rostock, Saarbrücken (virtual), Schwerin (virtual), Siegen (virtual), Stralsund (virtual), Trier (virtual), Tübingen (virtual), Wuppertal, Würzburg
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WHAT AWAITS YOU IN THE MEDIENDESIGN DUAL STUDY PROGRAM
How do you bring form and content together? And how do you use current software tools properly? In the Media Design degree programme, you learn everything about scientific principles, subject matter and creative presentation methods and techniques:
You will receive a solid education in all areas of media design: print, online, mobile media, photo and video as well as presentation.
From the first semester onwards, you will implement design projects for your personal design portfolio, which you can later use to apply for a job.
Depending on the specialisation, you will become an expert in digital media production, communication and public relations, user experience or online and social media brand management.
You will gain additional business knowledge for starting your career.
This is an exemplary curriculum. The order of the modules may vary depending on the start of the study.
YOUR IMMERSION - YOUR THING
Digital media production, communication and public relations, user experience or online and social media brand management: In the 5th semester, you choose two of four specialization options - and can thus prepare yourself even more specifically for your dream job.
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Dual study program in media design: Your career prospects
Media is shaping our everyday lives more than ever - especially digital media. Accordingly, the opportunities to make a career in the field of media design are extensive. Whether in agencies, at broadcasters, publishing houses or as an independent designer - you have the best opportunities after your Media Design degree. For example, you can become creative as a...
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STUDY DUAL - IT'S WORTH IT!
In our video you will learn how the dual study program at IU works and why it gives you a clear advantage. Because at IU you have:
- Small learning groups & individual support
- Modern degree programs with great career opportunities
- Varied teaching formats with a lot of practical relevance
- A personal atmosphere at all study locations
- Lecturers who come directly from practice
And at the end of your studies, you'll have a state-recognized bachelor's degree and plenty of work experience.
Frequently asked questions about the dual study program in media design
We have compiled the most important questions and answers for you here. If you still have questions, our student advisory service will be happy to help you.
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