Media Production – (M.A.)

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The curriculum for the postgraduate MA builds upon the subjects studied on the BA course and is intended for student graduates of equivalent Media Study courses. The international course of studies is held in the English language and deepens the technological and design skills in the audio-visual field and imparts knowledge of media management.

The Master

Students are required to choose one special topic of study:

* Audio Production
* Visual Production (Digital Filmproduction)
* Visual Production (Animation, Compositing)

The course is designed to deepen technological and design skills in these key areas and additionally imparts further associated knowledge of Media Management.

Successful graduates can work internationally in responsible positions, as product specialists, project managers or heads of departments.

The course working language is English.

Study process
By splitting the course into modules the students can study in semester-blocks at the three participating institutions. The first semester is completed in Denmark and focuses amongst others on the academic work done in the media. Depending on the study focus the student chooses, the second semester is either held at University of Applied Science in Lemgo (Visual Production) or at the Conservatory of Music in Detmold (Audio Production). The following semester is held at the University of Applied Science in Lemgo and it will cover the field of moving images. This involves creating a media product like a music video within a team.

In the forth and final semester the students prepare their master thesis, which consists of a comprehensive academic article as well as a hands-on music or video project

Aim of the course
Our practical approach allows the students to gain real and work related insights, which will enable them to develop and work on their own initiative on even complex tasks in Media Production. This includes understanding the basic principles and theoretic knowledge of related academic fields. Our graduates command a wide repertoire of skills required to become a successful Media Producer. They are capable in mastering media overlapping and interdisciplinary challenges, as well as taking an active and goal oriented role in the communication process. Both, analytical and creative thinking, as well as an understanding and handling of the technologies are the core demands required for this profession.

Job Opportunities
For the Media Production Graduates there are job opportunities in the most diverse and global network of the media. The course teaches participants to develop complex communication concepts to the highest design and technical standards available. Many of our graduates set up their own businesses, or work in influential media centres in Germany or worldwide. There is demand for our graduates from marketing-, design- and other media-agencies, as well as within the commercial or cultural marketing departments, and also with film and TV production companies and cultural institutions. The growing number of multi-media editorial departments offer further job perspectives.