Master Experimental Media at Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar

Programme overview

The specialised MA Experimental Media teaches creative strategies, technical skills and critical thinking in small teams, developing new applications of information technology and media, with a focus on generative design and spatial computing (AR, VR, MR). It suits graduates of art or design bachelors with an interest in digital methods, and technical graduates with basic design knowledge.

Department: Experimental Media (xm:lab) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany

What you will study

Project-oriented learning with intensive supervision, using facilities such as the Digital Production Centre (3D printer, CNC mill, laser cutter), an interactive media facade and a motion capture studio.

Career pathways

Technology-oriented design agencies, game studios, VR production companies, UI/UX agencies, film and animation studios and creative departments of large technology companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission requires a Bachelor or Diplom degree of at least 240 ECTS credits (applicants with fewer credits receive a bridging offer) and passing an aptitude test based on a portfolio and motivation letter with a project proposal. Deadlines: 31 May (winter semester) and 30 November (summer semester) via the SIM portal. Applicants with foreign certificates need adequate German language skills and pre-checking via uni-assist. Applicants submit a motivation letter with a theme proposal and a portfolio.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Apply through the official page: https://www.hbksaar.de/sim-bewerbungsportal

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