Overview

Media designers create films, animations and immersive media. They combine creative storytelling with state-of-the-art workflows and experimental approaches.With storytelling at the core of their work, students of the Media Design study track in the Master’s degree programme in Interaction, Media and Sound Design create live-action films, 2D and 3D animations, VFX, motion graphics and projects in virtual space. They use creative processes, design methods and state-of-the-art technologies to create digital narratives and immersive experiences that transport audiences into new worlds.

Key subject areas

Storytelling. Live action film. Animation.

Good storytelling is at the heart of every project. From the initial idea to the finished scene, the Media Design program from FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences teaches you to develop innovative narrative structures for live action film, animation, and interactive and immersive media. You will implement your concepts in professional film shoots and video projects – both on set and in post-production.

Whether accompanying live-action film or as a standalone medium, animation brings abstract and narrative content to life. Motion graphics, stylised 2D or photorealistic 3D open up a wide spectrum that is in demand in the film and media industry.

Workflows. AI tools. VFX.

To implement your ideas, you will use professional workflows in virtual production, post-production and VFX. AI tools increase the efficiency and quality of your work and prepare you optimally for the media requirements of the future.

Individual. Experimental.

Beyond classic screens, innovative storytelling techniques such as projection mapping and live visuals open up new possibilities for performative and immersive projects. Individual work and research topics give you the freedom to further specialise and develop your own artistic signature.

In the Master of Science in Media Design at FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, you will further develop your expertise in specialist fields of design such as motion design, on-air design, game design and online publishing as well as in various interdisciplinary settings. You will focus on new narrative forms, combine conceptual and design content and take account of interdisciplinary aspects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

City of Design - Local Networks

Design and Research

Design Management & Strategic Design

Designing with Code

Marketing and Corporate Identities

Media Theory

Narratives and Dramaturgy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Graz, Austria

Disciplines

Design

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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Other requirements

General requirements

Relevant Bachelor’s degree programmes currently include the course in Information Design offered by FH JOANNEUM as well as Bachelor’s courses of universities, universities of technology and universities of art and design in the following fields:

Design
Graphic design
Interaction design
Usability design
Computer music
Electrical engineering – sound engineer
Communication design
Media design
Artistic design
Architecture
Interior design
Stage design
Marketing
Informatics
Journalism.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1454 EUR / year

≈ 1454 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

726 EUR / year

≈ 726 EUR / year

Additional Details

Students from EU countries, the EEA and Switzerland will pay a tuition fee of €363.36 per semester.

Living costs

Graz

Austria

846 - 1191 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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