MasterDesign

Degree awarded
Master of Arts HES-SO in Design
Schools
Majors
- Product Design (ECAL)
- Photography (ECAL)
- Type Design (ECAL)
- Spaces and Communication (HEAD – Genève)
- Media Design (HEAD – Genève)
- Fashion and Accessory Design (HEAD – Genève)
Description
The Master of Arts HES-SO in Design is taught at the two schools which offer courses in the field of Design:
- ECAL/Ecole cantonale d'art de Lausanne
- HEAD – Genève, Haute école d'art et de design
In addition to joint modules, aimed at giving students targeted research skills as well as developing a culture, skills and multilateral approaches in the field of design, the course offers 6 majors:
- Product Design (ECAL)
- Photography (ECAL)
- Type Design (ECAL)
- Spaces and Communication (HEAD – Genève)
- Media Design (HEAD – Genève)
- Design Mode et Accessoires (HEAD – Genève)
To supplement its teaching and research activities, the Master of Arts HES-SO in Design also benefits from a wide network of partnerships developed by the two schools with institutions and businesses in Europe and other continents.
Course organisation and fees
ECTS Credits
90
Duration
2 years - 4 semesters
Language
French and English
Registration fees
CHF 150
Fees
CHF 500 per semester (tuition fees)
Calendar
The study programme begins in calendar week 38
Documents
Documents
Professional prospects
- Artistic designer of magazines or any other publications (press, advertising or institutional communications)
- Independent product designer
- Collection manager
- Design manager in the design department of a company
- Interior architect and graphic designer specialising in spaces and communication: exhibition scenography, museography, events designer, commercial space designer (stands, showrooms, concept stores), signage designer
- Interactive systems designer, web designer, process designer (experience design) and information designer