Skip to content
Master German + English Arts & Design

Szenografie und Kommunikation - Scenographic Design and CommunicationScenographic Design and Communication

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

The Master's program in Scenographic Design and Communication focuses on staging real and virtual spaces and environments, as well as designing communicative processes. Scenography means representation and exhibition. Through the design of stages and spaces, students tell their own stories and convey messages. The program addresses questions such as how to design museum and exhibition spaces across media, how to create narrative qualities in film, theater and stage spaces, what potential the scenography of public spaces offers regarding the design of social developments, and which scenographic communication strategies are relevant for the future. The project-oriented study allows specializations in the areas of exhibition, museum, art in public spaces, and stage design.
Show the original English text
The Master's program in Scenographic Design and Communication focuses on staging real and virtual spaces and environments, as well as designing communicative processes. Scenography means representation and exhibition. Through the design of stages and spaces, students tell their own stories and convey messages. The program addresses questions such as how to design museum and exhibition spaces across media, how to create narrative qualities in film, theater and stage spaces, what potential the scenography of public spaces offers regarding the design of social developments, and which scenographic communication strategies are relevant for the future. The project-oriented study allows specializations in the areas of exhibition, museum, art in public spaces, and stage design.

Which Professions Does This Program Open Up?

Related profession searches from Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BERUFENET) data:

Explore all professions →

Subjects / Topic Areas

Scenographic Design

Similar Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Szenografie und Kommunikation - Scenographic Design and Communication at Fachhochschule Dortmund

Is Szenografie und Kommunikation - Scenographic Design and Communication at Fachhochschule Dortmund taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Szenografie und Kommunikation - Scenographic Design and Communication programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Szenografie und Kommunikation - Scenographic Design and Communication at Fachhochschule Dortmund?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Szenografie und Kommunikation - Scenographic Design and Communication?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Fachhochschule Dortmund — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

Get the weekly Germany guide in your inbox

New blog posts, application deadlines, scholarship announcements. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Weekly Germany guide — 1–2 emails/week, no spam.

Weekly Germany guide delivered to your inbox

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.