Media Architecture

Subjects: Media;Architecture

M.F.A. | Master of Fine Arts

Course description

Are you fascinated by the intersection of media and architecture? Seeking a study course that bridges disciplines and faculties? Look no further than the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. It's the only German university offering a Master’s in MediaArchitecture. This program honors the historic Bauhaus tradition, embracing the "new unity of art and technology." It provides the perfect environment to rethink, expand, and shape space in our globally mediated world. For more details, visit the MediaArchitecture website.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

Language certificate as proof of very good language skills. For the bilingual course of study very good German language skills ( B2-CEFR: DSH1-examination or TestDaF 4xTDN3) and good English skills or very good English (B2-CEFR) and good German (B1-CEFR) language skills are required. For the study program IMAMS a proof of proficiency in English is compulsory (e.g. TOEFL (PBT 550, CBT 213, IBT 79-80), IELTS) required.

Qualification Requirements

Only those with study-related degree or equivalent certificate and/or those able to demonstrate adequate professional experience, as well as pass the aptitude test ban be admitted. A study-related degree is a degree from a German university (“diplom”) or equivalent certificate from a foreign university in the following majors or fields: Architecture and media studies, as well as related disciplines with academical and/ or artistic-design emphasises (Bachelors, Masters or “Diplom”). The study programme is bilingual; proof of very good English and German language skills is necessary.

Document Requirements

The following should be included in the application: 1.Tabular curriculum vitae with educational, practical and international experience 2. Notarised copy of the school graduate certificate (university acceptance) or a certificate from the appropriate authorities as an accepted equivalent, 3. University degree (Bachelors, “Diplom” or Masters) or an accepted equivalent, such as “Diploma supplement” and a Transcript of Records. Original documents in German or in English or as certified translation. 4. Letter of motivation, which thoroughly explains the reasons behind the study and career plans, approximately one page long (A4 or 8 1/2 x 11). 5. Documentation of previous work, which demonstrate the ability for interdisciplinary work, as well as special skills in theory and/ or practice, maximum 25 sheets A3 (or videos, CDs etc.). 6. Written declaration concerning the authorship of the submitted work, 7. Language certificate as proof of very good language skills. For the bilingual course of study very good German language skills ( B2-CEFR: DSH1-examination or TestDaF 4xTDN3) and good English skills or very good English (B2-CEFR) and good German (B1-CEFR) language skills are required. For the study program IMAMS a proof of proficiency in English is compulsory (e.g. TOEFL (PBT 550, CBT 213, IBT 79-80), IELTS) required. Applicants, whose mother tongue is neither English or German, are required to provide proof of these skills. Exceptions are possible if proof of a university degree from an English and/ or German-speaking country can be provided.