Major

MA Design, Visual Communication

Would you like to expand your design expertise with collaborative, multidisciplinary and exploratory practices in the field of visual communication? In the Master’s Major in «Visual Communication», you will design in an inquiry-based and future-oriented manner, in order to develop new insights, methods and/or aesthetics.


  • Course commencement

    Autumn semester

  • Application deadline

    3 February 2025

  • Standard period of study

    4 semesters

  • Coursework Major / MA

    90 / 120 Credits

  • Main teaching language

    English / German

  • Tuition fee per semester CH / non CH

    CHF 720 / CHF 1220


Programme



Major-Minor Programme Model

At ZHdK, students choose a Major. In addition to this core subject, they can choose one or two Minors to deepen or expand their major skills and knowledge across various disciplines. This wide choice of courses is unique in Europe and enables students to develop and sharpen their individual profile.


Possible minors for this major


Degree programmes beginning before the autumn semester of 2023 (BA) or before the autumn semester of 2024 (MA)

Before the autumn semester of 2023, there were eight bachelor's degree programmes and before the autumn semester of 2024, there were eleven master's degree programmes with numerous specializations to choose from. Interdisciplinary options were available in Z-modules and open courses from other subject areas.

→ Degree programmes beginning before the autumn semester of 2023 (BA) or before the autumn semester of 2024 (MA)


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Subject area

Visual communication influences our thoughts and actions and therefore requires competent and responsible design. The aim of Visual Communication is to meet communicative questions from the fields of business, science or culture with innovative forms of expression. Further information on this topic can be found on the professional community website.


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