Digital Media (Bachelor)

START WITH CREATIVITY AND LOGICAL THINKING INTO YOUR FUTURE

Whether apps, websites, photos, video clips or virtual reality - digital media have become an integral part of our everyday lives. The Digital Media (Media Informatics) study programme combines computer science and design and prepares you optimally for a career in the digital world. In this study programme, you will learn the design and conceptual basics and the technical implementation of digital media. The programme content includes, among other things:

  • Computer science & programming: software development, web and app programming, network systems
  • Media design & design: UX/UI design, animation, 3D modelling, audiovisual library items
  • Media technology & production: audio, photo and video production, virtual reality
  • Theory: mathematics, business administration

Practice classes, projects and well-equipped laboratories allow you to use your knowledge directly and realise your own creative ideas.

At a glance
Degree Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Type of programme Campus-based programme
Start of study programme Winter semester
Language of instructions German
Standard duration 6 semester
Free of Admission Restriction Yes
ECTS-Punkte 180 ECTS

Computer science

Get started with programming and the basics of computer science.

Design

Get to know the basics of design.

Audio and video productions

Deal with media technology.

Personal conditions

  • Enjoyment of creativity, but also logical thinking, an interest in programming and technology as well as basics of business administration (BWL)
  • Ability to work in a team, flexibility and social competence
  • A portfolio of artistic employees is not necessary.
     

Subject requirements

  • Subject-specific previous knowledge is not graded.
     

Offer at the department

The digital media study programme primarily teaches technical content relating to programming (e.g. networks, database systems, software engineering, etc.) and mathematics. Business basics and the basics of digital design are also taught. The focus is on the technical implementation of digital media with design components.


During the course of your studies, you will have the opportunity to specialise in your personal areas of interest in the field of digital media by attending five compulsory elective subjects. In the final semester, you will first complete an internship (3 months) in an enterprise or institution and then complete your thesis.
 

Practice-oriented
In all phases of university studies, the course is supplemented by lab exercises, internships and project work. There are additional courses offered in collaboration with practitioners so that theory can also be used in practice.

In addition to the basic knowledge, you can specialise in one of the two subject areas by choosing elective modules:


MEDIA DESIGN
The focus here is on creative design and the digitisation of library items such as digital photography, media didactics or the theoretical basics of visualisation.


MEDIA INFORMATICS
Digital media specialises in technical topics such as digital image processing, multimedia communication, microcontroller programming and IT security.

University entrance qualification 
Applicants who have not applied for their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking facility must provide evidence of German skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (DSH-2 or equivalent).

With German educational certificates: 15 April to 30 September

With foreign educational certificates: 1 March to 30 September

#What with library items Prospects for all-rounders

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The training of graduates of the Bachelor's programme in Digital Media, which is related to practice, offers exceptionally good career opportunities in a wide range of fields of work, at the interface between computer scientists, customers and the media industry.

Graduates of the study programme often find employment in IT, PR and marketing divisions of enterprises as well as in multimedia, marketing, advertising and PR agencies, software houses (software development), publishing houses and in radio and television.

Students and alumni share their experiences Impressions from the study program

The university is very supportive of studying related to practice, so I can try out everything I've learnt straight away.

Liya, Bachelor's programme in digital media

I particularly like the variety of course content and the high practical component.

Felix, Bachelor's programme in digital media

During my university studies, I had the opportunity to spend a semester abroad. It was a unique experience that every student should have!

Isabella, Bachelor's programme in digital media

The university offers great equipment to let off steam creatively. Whether it's a photo or TV studio, usability laboratory, steadycam or drone - everything is available.

Andreas, Bachelor's programme in digital media

I like the diversity of the university studies programme. In addition to the theoretical modules, there is always a lot of practice where I can directly apply what I have learnt.

Leonie, Bachelor's programme in digital media

More about the subject

Your Department

The study programme is an offer of the Department of Applied Computer Science. Find out more about your new environment, the teaching and your future professors on the department's website.

Department of Applied Computer Science

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Subject-related advice

Merete Hirth

Study Programme Coordinator

merete.hirth(at)cs.hs-fulda.de +49 661 9640-3011, 3010

Subject-related advice

Prof. Dr. Jan-Torsten Milde Programme Director BSc DM

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