Communication Design (Diplom – German Academic Degree)
| Semester | 8 Semester |
| Darmstadt | |
| Winter semester | |
| GER | |
| Aptitude test |
Content
Books, posters, visual identities, websites, moving images, exhibitions, photographs — students in the Communication Design study programme work in a broad and dynamic field. They plan and implement designs to communicate all kinds of information visually and verbally in an intelligent and aesthetically appealing way.
During their studies students learn how to use design tools such as text, graphics, infographics, typography, photography, illustration, video, animation, surface, and space until they graduate with a bachelor's degree (FH). The fundamental disciplines of typography and photography are particular areas of focus. The design curriculum is supplemented by cultural, social, business, and communication skills.
After completing a broad-based foundation course, future designers can put together their own personal specialization from the practice- and project-oriented courses on offer. The programme emphasizes a solid artistic education in the field of analog and digital tools. Perception training is understood as a universal basis for design. Independent, responsible work and personal development are highly valued.
You can find more in-depth information about the degree programme on the website of the Faculty of Design.
Perspectives
Communication designers are designers who work independently or as employees in a wide range of fields in society, culture, business, and science either independently or as employees in a broad field of practice:
- Design studios
- Advertising agencies, marketing and communication agencies
- Photo and film studios
- Publishing houses, research institutes
- Exhibition and trade fair planning
Structure
Qualifications and competences for these fields of activity are taught in the courses of the degree programme, for example in design projects, seminars, workshops and workshop work (see graphic).
Access
The programme is not subject to admission restrictions (NC). However, proof of artistic aptitude must be provided.
The following school qualifications are among the admission requirements:
- General university entrance qualification
- Subject-specific university entrance qualification valid in Hesse
- Technical college entrance qualification valid in Hesse
- Alternatively, “outstanding artistic talent” must be demonstrated in the entrance examination.
The programme includes an internship, which must be completed by the end of the third semester, and a practical semester. The programme begins in the winter semester.
The Faculty of Design strongly recommends that you obtain comprehensive study and career information before beginning your studies. Please contact the faculty directly for this information.
A detailed description of the admission requirements can be found in the in the Aptitude Test Statutes (German).
Artistic and creative orientation course
"Start |" is a new study preparation programme offered by the Faculty of Design for pupils between school and university. The one-semester artistic orientation course offers an introduction to creative techniques, methods and strategies. Participants are enrolled at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences with the status of study preparation. No university entrance qualification is required to apply. Further information on applying for the orientation course can be found on the faculty website.
Portfolio consultation
Students of higher semesters offer a non-binding portfolio consultation. You can find more detailed information on the website of the faculty of Design (German).