Master of Arts in Integrated Design

New programme structure starting winter semester 2025/2026 Starting with the winter semester 2025/2026, the programme will introduce a new structure. This structure will update the programme to reflect the latest developments in the field of design as education and design as profession in Germany. The biggest change will be the extension of the programme from three to then four semesters. This answers to the needs and requests of the students. The additional semester, namely the third semester, is a mobility semester in which students can either take up professional internships (this will be made easier since now internships are an essential part of the curriculum) or can enjoy an exchange semester with one of our many international partners. During the first and second study semesters, the new structure will consist 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. We are happy to offer this updated programme structure to allow our students the best chances on the design job market. 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 suits a four-semester curriculum. Building a bridge between our "Intermediales Design" Master's programme (language of instruction: German) and our international Master of Integrated Design (language of instruction: English), we offer even more interdisciplinary studies and more interactive classes between the two programmes. 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.