Bachelor Duales Studium Mediendesign*
*Translated: Media Design. Only available in German.
Analog, digital: Both worlds fascinate you. You would like to make them better, more colorful and more interactive. Perfect! Start your dual degree in media design now: With the dual study programme at IU.
Your dual study programme Mediendesign
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
Your study model: Dual study programme
You complete your degree programme with courses on campus. You will learn in small groups, can actively participate and ask questions. You will apply what you have learnt in projects and at work with your practice partner.
Your personal contact
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Your benefits
Interlocking theory and practice
Teaching at the highest level
No Numerus Clausus
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Study Model and Duration
Theory: Classes on campus
Practice: 20 hours/week with a practice partner of your choice
Your degree programme takes 7 semesters and has 180 Credit Points.
STUDY LOCATIONS
Berlin, Düsseldorf, Freiburg, Hamburg, Köln, Leipzig, München
START AND DURATION OF STUDIES
For this degree programme it is possible to start up to 4 times a year. You can apply up to 1 month before the start of your studies.
Start:
01.04.2025
01.10.2025
Specialisations
Crossmediales Design
Interaktionsdesign
DEGREE, ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION
Degree: B.A.
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 of the degree programmes and approval of the Chemnitz branch by the Free State of Saxony. We expect the approvals of the ministries at the latest at the start of the studies. To date, all IU International University programmes have been successfully accredited and approved on time.
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What awaits you in the dual study programme Mediendesign
How do you combine form and content and how do you use current software tools correctly? Your dual study programme in media design teaches you everything about scientific and technical basics as well as creative presentation methods and techniques:
You will receive a sound education in all areas of media design: print, online, mobile media, photo, video, presentation and animation.
From the first semester onwards, you will implement design projects for your personal design portfolio.
Depending on the specialisation, you will become an expert in cross-media design or interaction design.
You will gain additional business knowledge that will help you in your professional life.
This is an exemplary curriculum. The order of the modules may vary depending on the start of the study.
Deine Vertiefung - Dein Ding
Dein duales Studium Mediendesign bietet Dir viele Perspektiven. Crossmediales Design oder Interaktionsdesign: Du wählst eine von zwei Vertiefungsmöglichkeiten – und kannst Dich so noch gezielter auf Deinen Traumjob vorbereiten.
Crossmediales Design
Interaktionsdesign
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What your Mediendesign programme offers you
Whether print media, digital content or moving images - design, layout and conception are indispensable in all areas today. You will learn how to design messages for the important target groups in the dual study program Media Design:
You combine theory at IU with practice in a company or agency.
You'll learn important basics in the areas of typography and image and video editing, as well as marketing and business administration.
Starting in the 5th semester, you will specialize in one of four majors for your dream job.
After graduation, you will be able to design various forms of media.
At the end of your studies, you will have a state-recognized Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and 3.5 years of professional experience.
Dual study programme Mediendesign: 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 fees? You can save them!
US$0
Private, state-recognised University
Highest quality teaching
Personal support
Admission requirements
You can be admitted to the dual study programme at IU if you attend the IU application interview with your student advisor and meet one of the following requirements.
Please note that for our design degree programmes, in addition to your university entrance qualification, you must also prove your aptitude for design by taking a further examination (GEP/design aptitude test).
Frequently asked questions about the bachelor Mediendesign
We have compiled the most important questions and answers for you here. If you still have questions, our student counselling office will be happy to help you.
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