
Overview
The reality we live in is an immense universe of information that is conveyed by signs, texts, ideograms, and symbols. To move freely in this vast infinity of data we need to code it and decode it constantly. How to design to be understood and to achieve the intended objectives?
This unique 2-year Designing Reading Experience and Interactive Storytelling programme offered by the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice will provide you with all the relevant knowledge, skills, and social competence to discern and define users’ needs. Equipped with these, you will be able to select appropriate tools and then produce purposeful and effective messages. All of them are core components of socially responsible design and a designer’s awareness – both of the environment, community, and his or her self.
Career opportunities
As a student in this program, you will acquire several practical skills. You will learn how to solve complex design problems and how to think creatively. What's more, you will find out how to define users’ needs and create products that address them. Yet another skill we want you to master is how to build and coordinate complex projects and thrive in interdisciplinary teams. Your job prospects are ample with such competences.
Once you graduate, you can pursue plenty of design careers. Visual identification systems designer, UX designer, exhibition space designer, or font designer? These are just a few job opportunities that will open up for you. With all the newly gained competences you can engage in the work of interdisciplinary teams, including R&D, in several industries.
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- Our priority is to prepare you to work on various projects in the field of typography, editing, visual identification, data visualization, interface design, animation, games, and VR. We want to make you acquainted with research-driven design and provide you with practical tools to cultivate strong problem-solving skills. Your diploma can cover one of the following design areas:
- A text is not just the content. What matters and influences your reading experience is also the visual quality of the text. A skilled designer has to bear it in mind. During these classes, you will learn how to analyze content carefully, and then apply appropriate visual and typographic means to address users’ needs. Typography, visual information, editing, as well as lettering and sign classes will present you with relevant methods and tools used in the process of reading experience design.
Audience
We seek open-minded candidates willing to work in an interdisciplinary team.
This English-language master’s programme is aimed at creative, responsible and visionary graduates of such programmes of study as design, visual communication, graphic design, architecture, urban planning, interior design, exhibition design and architecture, multimedia, user experience design, environmental design.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Design Film, Photography & Media Graphic Design View 3 other Masters in Film, Photography & Media in PolandExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
There is a two-stage application process that involves:
- portfolio presentation (PDF submissions of up to 3 MB),
- admission interview about your professional interests and the intended subject area of your diploma work. Please prepare an electronic presentation of the design problems you are going to discuss.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
5000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5000 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
5000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5000 EUR per year during 24 months.
- PLN 23,000 per year.
Living costs for Katowice
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.