Media Art and Design, MFA at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

Overview

The Media Art and Design, MFA is Bauhaus-Universität Weimar’s Master's Degree offering in Arts, Design & Architecture, with instruction in English & German (Mixed). The curriculum balances core fundamentals with specialised modules, giving graduates a competitive, globally relevant profile.

To be considered, applicants typically need English at C1 level and German at A2 level. Admission to this program is aptitude test required. Applications are submitted via Direct University Portal.

The program spans 4 semesters and charges no tuition fees (only a semester contribution may apply). Key application deadlines are 31 March for the winter intake.

The practical procedures of Media Art and Design (MAD) are artistic and design-oriented in nature. The special character of this programme lies in the interconnection of auditory, visual, interactive, event-based, and conceptual challenges. The acquisition of artistic and scientific knowledge and the development of innovative media formats are at the centre of the project-based studies. Furthermore, MAD is the only interdisciplinary academic programme at the Faculty of Art and Design that also includes classes of the "Media Studies" and "Computer Studies" programmes of the Faculty of Media. We provide students with the artistic and design-oriented competences necessary for audio-visual design tasks, project planning, and realisation in the area of artistic/design research as well as in professional practice. You will develop professional skills, for example, through interdisciplinary group work or independent studies. The goals of this Master's degree programme are as follows: a) to teach students to independently and thoughtfully apply artistic/design-oriented skills (including creative, analytical/critical, free and applied skills). b) help students obtain a modern, professionally qualifying competence to apply and further research their area of expertise in greater depth. c) to provide students with the skills necessary for completing, presenting, and defending a Master's thesis that can have either a theoretical/reflective or practical, artistic/design-oriented focus. d) to enable students to work as professional artists and/or designers who effectively shape media and their aesthetic as well as production and consumption conditions in daily life.

Requirements can change, so always verify the latest details on the official program page before applying.