Bachelor Kommunikationsdesign* (B.A.)
*Translated: Communications Design. Only available in German
Communications Design - ensures that even complex information and messages are conveyed and understood in various channels.
# Distance learning
Language : German
Unfolds well: Your career. Study Communications Design.
You want to deal with art, design and creation not only in your private life, but also professionally. And enrich the digital and analogue media landscape with creative ideas. Then you are ready for a career in the creative industry. During your Communication Design studies at the IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU), you will learn what is important in the implementation of creative concepts. You will develop cross-media strategies and get to the heart of complex messages, both visually and in terms of content. In addition, you realise your own projects so that you can later make a successful start in the communication and media landscape with maximum practical relevance.
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Your career opportunities. Future-oriented.
You can study Communications Design in various study formats. It all depends on what your individual daily life looks like and what prerequisites you begin your studies with. Here, you will get a good overview of which model best supports you personally on your journey.
Communication designer
As a communications designer, you are both the creative and strategic mind behind colourful advertising messages. Your job is to plan, shape, and design media of all kinds, for example, advertisements, posters, and banners for the internet. However, you do much more than just design, you also provide advice to your clients. This involves understanding your client’s communication strategy and being informed on current trends. To work as a communications designer, you should have professional expertise, creativity, a sense of aesthetics, a knack for details, and great communication skills.
web designer
Motion designer
Choose how you want to study Communication Design at IU
We offer you a Bachelor's degree in Communication Design at the IU as a distance learning programme. You can study at our virtual campus anywhere in Germany and with 100% flexibility. You choose the time model that suits you best. Your distance learning course lasts between 36 and 72 months.
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You study completely on your own terms. Get the perfect blend of innovative study tools, interactive study formats via video chat (live or on demand) and personal support.
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The most important questions about studying Communication Design
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Why you should study Communication Design
In your Communication Design distance learning programme, you will learn the basics of excellent design and deal with numerous media formats. In the process, you will also learn something about yourself, what you like and where exactly your talents lie. After your degree, you can shape your professional future in a targeted way or continue with a Master's degree.
With your Bachelor's degree, you gain more freedom of choice, multiply your career opportunities and invest in your skills. In distance learning at IU, you set the pace yourself. Your studies, your schedule. For lifelong learning that's fun for everyone.
Your IU Studies in Communication Design
Whether print media, TV, online media, photography, film or UI/UX design: during your Communication Design studies at IU, you will acquire a broad spectrum of theoretical knowledge, application-oriented skills and creative competences. You will get to know all relevant areas of visual and digital communication - and learn which designs have an impact.
You will apply your theoretical knowledge to numerous practical projects and deepen your knowledge in areas such as audio-visual, didactic, space or cross-media design. For your later work as a communication designer, it is especially important that you present your ideas and results skilfully. You will therefore also train your soft skills during your studies at IU.
A look into the future: what you will do after graduation
With your Bachelor's degree in Communication Design, you can work as a freelancer, set up a design studio or use your talents for companies and organisations. Creative communication designers are behind, among other things, advertising messages that make an impression, illustrations in various media and the design of elegant websites.
Once you have some work experience, you can move up to more senior positions. As an academic, you have better chances in this regard. You also have the opportunity to continue your studies after your Bachelor's degree.