Master of Arts in Integrated Design Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

Programme Structure

The Department of Design in Dessau has established a progressive educational model reflecting the historical values of the Bauhaus.

This MAID programme (Master of Arts in Integrated Design) incorporates the essential design disciplines with the creative subjects of communication design, product design, and space as well as audiovisual and digital media. They are brought together through rigorous fundamental training and interdisciplinary problem-solving. These integrative components form the contour of the Master's programme.

With the theme of "creating relations", the emphasis of these design disciplines is freshly applied. This international programme focuses on the development of intercultural competences, using the synergetic power of a working environment with students from various countries and cultural backgrounds. Students can focus on particular areas via interdisciplinary projects. A high level of media competence is required in all semesters. Projects are based on both practical and experimental research. The systematic approach to problems and the creative development of individual solutions are emphasised.

The MAID programme follows a four-semester structure. During the first and second study semesters, the programme consists of one main studio class, a mandatory German class, theory and mentoring, also one compact expertise course and two elective courses one of which can be high-level German. For details, please review the study and exam regulations.

The third semester is a mobility semester in which students can either take up professional internships or enjoy an exchange semester with one of our many international partners.

The curriculum is based on an interlinked structure that allows an education in essential design fields – creating comprehensive knowledge, methodic diversification, and creative specialisation. Throughout the course of study, product design, communication design, and media design are the main fields, accompanied by supporting design disciplines.

For more information, please see: www.hs-anhalt.de/maid.

The programme consists of different kinds of courses.

Interlinked studio project (main course): comprehensive project work related to progressive methods to achieve applied and strategic design solutions

The Studio Module is the centre of the MAID courses. Under a principal topic, progressive research and creative methods are applied to complex design projects in order to develop strategic and relevant design solutions.

The Elective Module offers complementary courses to the studio class and focuses on applied and advanced technologies, experimental approaches or fundamental skills.

The Expertise Module includes specialised workshops, excursions, synchronising classes to gain further qualifications or courses offering professional competences such as teaching and management skills, etc. Design Sciences introduce scientific and theoretical discourses and reflections corresponding with the design projects.

The programme also offers Design Theory, a mandatory class for basic German, and mentoring classes.

For more information, please visit www.hs-anhalt.de/maid.

Internships are part of the mobility semester (third semester). They must be organised by the students.

• Bachelor's degree in design or related disciplines (product, communication, media, interior, architecture, environmental design, etc.) with 180 ECTS
• A copy of your complete transcript of records issued by your university in the original language, including all courses and results
• A translation of your transcript of records, including all courses and results (made by a sworn translator)
• Relevant experience in design or a related field is strongly recommended, but it is not strictly necessary.
• English language requirements (details below)
• Portfolio showing up-to-date professional design skills
• Motivation letter
• Letter of recommendation if possible
• At least 12 months of professional work experience after having been conferred the Bachelor's degree

Approximately 323 EUR semester contribution
This covers a contribution to the Student Services and Student Union of about 96 EUR, plus a public transport semester ticket. Please look for updates on the website of the university.

Approx. 700 EUR

The university itself is currently unable to offer jobs. However, there are options in the city to apply for part-time jobs, which are mostly in production or similar service industries. Language tutors are in high demand. Non-EU students should be aware that student visas entail strict regulations regarding work.

The university offers a limited number of scholarships after the second semester.

The school has an active career service that supports the students as well as alumni.

Accommodation near the campus is offered by the "Studentenwerk Halle" (Student Services). The "Studentenwerk" works together with the university, but it is an independent institution. In order to reserve a room, the application should be sent as soon as possible.

Student Services runs on online application portal for student housing. Only online applications are accepted, and they must be submitted here: https://tl1.eu/SWHAL/#home.

Apartment and room shares are also available, but it will take time and effort to find something appropriate, so please plan ahead. No guaranteed accommodation is available.

For further information, see: http://www.hs-anhalt.de/international/international-students.html
http://www.studentenwerk-halle.de.

The university is located near the Bauhaus on a small campus right outside the main train station. Workshops, a cafeteria, studios and lecture rooms as well as seminar rooms are equipped with up-to-date technology.

The city of Dessau-Rosslau is rather small, with about 80,000 inhabitants. It offers a rich cultural and shopping infrastructure. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites Bauhaus Dessau and Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Realm attract many visitors every year and give the city an extraordinary landscape with gardens, parks, and lakes.