Schriftgestaltung
Muthesius Academy of Fine Arts and DesignDuration
Varies
Language
Not stated
Tuition
No tuition fee
Deadline
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About this program
The master's program in Schriftgestaltung (Type Design) focuses on the practical and theoretical aspects of creating and developing typefaces. It begins with foundational exercises in writing and drawing to understand the form, function, and historical development of Latin script. Students will design texts (calligraphy), lettering, alphabets, and symbol systems, exploring design principles through form understanding derived from writing and free experimentation. Typical outputs include writing samples, logotypes, logos, posters, and digital fonts. The program allows for individual tailoring of projects, such as modular systems, animations, or stencils. Typography and book design are taught theoretically through lectures and practically through exercises. Students have the opportunity to design, digitize, and produce their own typefaces or font families, with individual specialization options in conception for specific applications, developing different cuts, alternative characters, decorative letters, icons, symbols, and OpenType programming. The curriculum is part of the Typography and Book Design department and is open to students from all disciplines. Collaborations with the Muthesius Academy's workshops are common, including a Litho-Lettering course. Students can also pursue a free work with a focus on 'Type' or engage with theoretical aspects through presentations or house papers in consultation with the Institute for Art and Media Sciences. The program supports students in developing a thesis related to type design.
Study mode
Full-time
Specializations
Career paths
Program details
- Thesis required
Required documents
General requirements for Master programs in Germany. Program-specific requirements are shown once you start a journey for this program.
- Certified copy of Bachelor's degree certificate
- Certified translation of Bachelor's degree certificate
- Certified transcript of records (all semesters)
- Valid passport (photo page copy)
- Tabular curriculum vitae (CV)
Academic requirements
Recognized prior bachelor's degree
A completed bachelor's (or equivalent) that the university recognizes for master's admission. Check anabin and the specific program. Dreemli does not issue denklik or admission decisions. Recognition is decided by anabin, uni-assist, and/or the university.
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