Study Plan
Forms of Instruction
In the course of studies MediaArchitecture three main instructional forms are
offered: The project module stands in the centre of the studies. The project
structure enables exemplary work on open presentation of problems. Here you
will already find the elective possibility between a more theoretical and design-practical
orientation. The importance placed on both theory and practice can be determined
by the student. Plenum, individual consultations and presentations structure
the project module. Work in interdisciplinary project groups allows you to experience
the cross-over learning method and strengthens the skills for interdisciplinary
teamwork. Project consultation takes place in an interdisciplinary manner by
the professors of both the architecture and media faculties.
An alternative to the projects issued by the respective professors is a “free”
project topic, which is developed by the student himself, but is carried out
under the guidance of the instructors of the appropriate area of studies. In
this way the active participation of the students in the shaping of the study
programme is encouraged.
Theory and subject modules supplement the course offer as elective requirements.
They make a more theoretical or design-practical orientation possible. Methodical,
as well as conceptional skills and the use of tools in close connection with
concrete tasks and questions can be acquired in such a manner. This generally
takes place in lectures, seminars, specialised courses and exercises.
Differentiated – accordingly with the focus of the topic horizon –
elective requirements supplement the course offering. They are offered by further
professors from the faculties of architecture, media and design. Furthermore,
additional courses in academic, professional language (jargon), as well as artistic/
design areas can be attended.
1st Semester:
The project module I serves as an in-depth introduction to the 6 areas of instruction,
as well as an orientating examination of the problems particular to the course
of study. As a result it is divided into 6 short projects that comply with the
study areas of the participating professors. An accompanying interdisciplinary
team-taught lecture series (ring lecture series) from the involved professors
serves to give an introduction and deeper understanding of the respective study
areas.
2nd Semester:
The project module II serves a continuative project development in the research
profile of the studies. It is supplemented by a project-related specialised
course / colloquium. Theory and subject modules allow for alternatively academic
or practically-oriented work within an independent topic focus or in addition
to the project. The elective requirements supplement the course offer. The 2nd
semester offers the opportunity in its detailed orientation for study or an
internship with one of the international project partners.
3. Semester:
The project module III serves a continuative project development in the research
profile of the studies. It is supplemented by a project-related specialised
course / colloquium. Theory and subject modules allow for alternatively academic
or practically-oriented work within an independent topic focus or in addition
to the design project. The elective requirements supplement the course offer.
The 3rd semester offers the opportunity in its detailed orientation for study
or an internship with one of the international project partners.
4th Semester:
The 4th semester serves the completion of the master’s thesis. A weekly
colloquium accompanies the thesis work.
