Master Digital Design

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Digital Design at AUAS is a hands-on program that emphasizes critical and ethical design practices. Students work on real-world projects with guidance from professional designers, developing skills in emerging technologies and human-centered design. The program fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, preparing graduates for careers as design professionals who can tackle global challenges.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Structure: The program is divided into two semesters, each with its own focus and projects.
• Semester 1:
• Focus on foundational knowledge in design-related fields.
• Aligning working methods and skill sets.
• First two team projects with coaching from design agencies, researchers, and lecturers.
• Mid-term assessments.
• Semester 2:
• Major third team project.
• Masterclasses and workshops by partnering design agencies and experts.
• Final assessments.
• Exhibition of student work.
• Celebration dinner with partners, industry liaisons, alumni, and students.
• Modules:
• Playgrounds:
• Emerging Ecologies
• Emerging Interactions
• Emerging Futures
• Learning Tracks:
• Ethics
• Research
• Process
• Making
• Individual Study Plan:

Teaching:

• Studio-setting learning: The program emphasizes a hands-on approach with a focus on collaborative work.
• Real-life briefs: Students work on projects with real-world challenges and briefs.
• Coaching by professional designers: Students receive guidance and support from experienced designers throughout the program.

Careers:

• Design professionals with a critical and ethical approach to tackling global challenges.
• Focus on human-centered and sustainable design practices.
• Challenging the status quo of tech promises and seeking innovative perspectives.

Other:

• Eligibility: Bachelor's degree and previous design experience demonstrated through an annotated portfolio.
• Selection procedure: The program employs a selection procedure due to limited study places.
• International multi-disciplinary teamwork: Students work with a diverse group of peers from various backgrounds.
• Study in Amsterdam: The program provides an opportunity to study in a vibrant and international city.

Additional Notes:

• The text emphasizes the program's focus on critical and ethical design, addressing global challenges, and fostering innovation.
• The program highlights its practical approach with real-world briefs and coaching from professional designers.

Tuition fees and extra costs In addition to the annually set tuition fee you will have to take into account approximately € 800 per year for books, readers and other expenses incurred by your field of study.