Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Kandidatuddannelse in Digital Design is a two-year graduate program offered by Aarhus University. The program focuses on interactive digital technologies, their context, culture, and aesthetics.

Introduction

The program explores the development of digital experiences, with an emphasis on interaktionsdesign, digital culture, and digital aesthetics. Students learn to analyze and evaluate digital design and digital culture, using theoretical and methodological approaches.

Program Structure

The program consists of four semesters, with the following structure:

• 1st semester: Data and digital culture, Strategic design, Kernefag
• 2nd semester: Metoder and praksisser in digital designforskning, Eksperimentel interaktionsdesign, Perspektiveringsfag
• 3rd semester: Profil (30 ECTS)
• 4th semester: Speciale (30 ECTS)

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Digital Design or a related field
• English proficiency (B-level)
• Danish proficiency (A-level)

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria include:

• Academic background
• Relevant work experience
• Language proficiency

Tuition Fees

There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA students. Non-EU/EEA students must pay tuition fees.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Interaktionsdesign
• Digital culture
• Digital aesthetics
• Human-computer interaction

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:

• IT industry
• Marketing and communication
• Education
• Research

Competence Profile

The program provides students with competencies in:

• Analyzing and evaluating digital design and digital culture
• Designing and implementing digital design solutions
• Collaborating in multidisciplinary teams
• Applying theoretical and methodological approaches to digital design

Audiodesign Linje

The Audiodesign linje is a specialization within the Digital Design program, focusing on audio design and implementation in interactive digital media.

Profiler

The program offers three profiles:

• Profilfag
• Udlandsophold
• Projektorienteret forløb

Projektorienteret Forløb

The projektorienteret forløb is a project-based course that allows students to work on real-world projects, applying theoretical knowledge to practical problems.

DADIU

DADIU (Dansk Akademi for Interaktiv Underholdning) is a collaboration between Aarhus University and the Danish games industry, offering students the opportunity to work on game development projects.

Studieliv

The program is a full-time study, with a mix of lectures, project work, and group assignments. Students have access to labs and facilities, including a sound studio and 3D modeling equipment.

Foreninger

There are several student organizations and clubs associated with the program, including ODDS (Organisation for Digital Design Studerende) and Fredagsbar.dk.

Karriere

The program provides students with a range of career opportunities, including:

• IT industry
• Marketing and communication
• Education
• Research

Kompetenceprofil

The program provides students with competencies in:

• Analyzing and evaluating digital design and digital culture
• Designing and implementing digital design solutions
• Collaborating in multidisciplinary teams
• Applying theoretical and methodological approaches to digital design

Audiodesign Jobprofil

The Audiodesign linje provides students with competencies in:

• Designing and implementing audio in interactive digital media
• Using IT tools for audio handling and programming
• Analyzing and evaluating audio in digital media
• Collaborating in multidisciplinary teams

Adgangsgivende Uddannelser

The following bachelor degrees are considered adgangsgivende for the program:

• Digital Design
• Informationsvidenskab
• Musikvidenskab
• Medievidenskab

Kontakt Studievejledningen

For more information about the program, please contact the study guidance office.