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Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (HS Darmstadt) is renowned for its innovative approach to education, particularly in the realm of creative industries. It offers a unique program focused on Leadership in the Creative Industries, designed to equip students with the necessary skills to navigate and lead in the dynamic and ever-evolving creative sectors. This program emphasizes a blend of creative thinking, strategic planning, and leadership skills, tailored to meet the challenges of the digital age. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, students are prepared to take on leadership roles in various creative fields, ranging from digital media to design and beyond. HS Darmstadt's commitment to excellence in this area is reflected in its state-of-the-art facilities and a faculty comprising industry professionals and academic experts, making it a leading institution for aspiring leaders in the creative industries.
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What you need to apply for Expanded Media at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (HS Darmstadt)
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Letter of motivation (personal statement), which establishes a personal interest in this master’s degree program
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Applicants apply for one of the three specializations: Expanded Storyworlds, Expanded Sound & Music, or Expanded Realities.
(2) The admission requirement for the three-semester program is a relevant and qualified bachelor's or diploma degree with a minimum of 210 credit points in the field of digital media.
BBPO for the Expanded Media (M.A.) program of the Media Department at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, page 5
(3) The admission requirement for the four-semester program is a relevant and qualified bachelor's or diploma degree with a minimum of 180 credit points in the field of digital media.
(4) Degrees from the Media Department at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences are considered relevant. Other programs will be reviewed for their relevance (see paragraph 5).
What to prepare for your application to Expanded Media
Applicants need to pass an entrance examination, considering the final grade of the Bachelor’s degree, relevance of previous studies, practical experience, statement of motivation, exposé of field of study and work samples. The entrance examination is done on the base of your submitted documents. The documents can be submitted via a link.
Final certificate of previous Bachelor or Diploma (alternative interim certificate if your current study course has not been complete yet)
Detailed curriculum vitae
Statement of motivation (personal statement) in video format, explaining the personal interest in this Master’s program and the chosen focus (max. 3 min length)
Portfolio with 4 work samples (PDF, please use links to reference videos uploaded on YouTube/Vimeo)
If available: Proof of practical experience (work certificates, letters of recommendation)
Exposé for a media-practical research project in the chosen focus area:
Please sketch out an idea for an experience on the theme of „How will family members communicate with each other in the future? How could technology change (hinder or support) this?“.
Make sure to clarify the user experience e.g., in a series of sketches (2-3 pages max). You may optionally also add a link to an animated storyboard, interactive mockup or film (1-3 minutes max.) illustrating your design.
Your experience design may be dedicated to any target group, goal, client etc. of your choosing and plan to employ any format or combination of formats (e.g., audio play, website, film, projection, sound walk, AR or VR etc.). Just make sure to demonstrate the potential of your design to elicit a strong emotion and lasting impression on your participants.
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Prof Claudia Söller-Eckert, Haardtring 100, 64295 Darmstadt
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