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Interdisziplinär und spannend
Interdisciplinary
The Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) master’s program at Bauhaus University Weimar stands out for its interdisciplinary approach and flexible structure. Unlike many traditional programs, it allows students to craft their own educational path by combining courses from various faculties, including Media, Art and Design, and Architecture. This flexibility encourages a holistic understanding of HCI—not just as a technical field, but as one deeply connected to creativity, social impact, and human-centered thinking.
One of the most unique aspects of studying HCI at Bauhaus is the ability to integrate courses from the Faculty of Art and Design. This opens up a wealth of possibilities for students interested in exploring the aesthetic, conceptual, and experiential dimensions of interaction design. From courses in typography, visual storytelling, and performance art to modules in experimental design, students can engage with different artistic disciplines that enrich their understanding of user experience and interface design. These experiences often provide valuable insights into how emotions, culture, and visual language influence the way humans interact with digital systems.
Bauhaus.Modules further enhance this interdisciplinary learning. These are university-wide elective courses offered each semester, open to all students across faculties. Bauhaus.Modules are designed to foster collaboration and experimentation by bringing together students from diverse academic backgrounds. For HCI students, this is a great opportunity to participate in projects that might blend architecture with interaction design, or explore the intersections between technology, psychology, and creative expression. For example, you might find yourself in a Bauhaus.Module where a media artist, a computer scientist, and a philosopher co-teach a course on AI and society, or one where you build interactive installations using Arduino and fabric sensors with students from product design.
However, despite the richness of interdisciplinary opportunities, one noticeable gap in the curriculum is the limited number of courses specifically focused on User Interface (UI) design. While the program does an excellent job of emphasizing user research, prototyping, and qualitative methodologies, students who wish to build deeper expertise in visual interface design often have to look for relevant resources outside of the core curriculum. Many students fill this gap by enrolling in design-related courses in the Art and Design faculty or by pursuing independent projects, internships, or online certifications to build their UI skills. This lack of structured UI coursework can be challenging for students aiming for careers in UX/UI design within industry settings, where strong visual and interaction design skills are often expected.
One of the most unique aspects of studying HCI at Bauhaus is the ability to integrate courses from the Faculty of Art and Design. This opens up a wealth of possibilities for students interested in exploring the aesthetic, conceptual, and experiential dimensions of interaction design. From courses in typography, visual storytelling, and performance art to modules in experimental design, students can engage with different artistic disciplines that enrich their understanding of user experience and interface design. These experiences often provide valuable insights into how emotions, culture, and visual language influence the way humans interact with digital systems.
Bauhaus.Modules further enhance this interdisciplinary learning. These are university-wide elective courses offered each semester, open to all students across faculties. Bauhaus.Modules are designed to foster collaboration and experimentation by bringing together students from diverse academic backgrounds. For HCI students, this is a great opportunity to participate in projects that might blend architecture with interaction design, or explore the intersections between technology, psychology, and creative expression. For example, you might find yourself in a Bauhaus.Module where a media artist, a computer scientist, and a philosopher co-teach a course on AI and society, or one where you build interactive installations using Arduino and fabric sensors with students from product design.
However, despite the richness of interdisciplinary opportunities, one noticeable gap in the curriculum is the limited number of courses specifically focused on User Interface (UI) design. While the program does an excellent job of emphasizing user research, prototyping, and qualitative methodologies, students who wish to build deeper expertise in visual interface design often have to look for relevant resources outside of the core curriculum. Many students fill this gap by enrolling in design-related courses in the Art and Design faculty or by pursuing independent projects, internships, or online certifications to build their UI skills. This lack of structured UI coursework can be challenging for students aiming for careers in UX/UI design within industry settings, where strong visual and interaction design skills are often expected.
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Ariz hat 17 Fragen aus unserer Umfrage beantwortet
Verglichen wird die Aussage des Rezensenten mit den Angaben der Kommilitonen des Studiengangs.
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Ich freue mich, dass es viele organisierte Studentenpartys gibt. -
Ich freue mich über die sehr sauberen Toiletten. -
Ich habe angegeben, dass das Sekretariat ausreichend geöffnet ist. -
Meine Klausurnoten kann ich online einsehen. -
Für mich liegt die Hochschule sehr zentral. -
Ich freue mich über Klimaanlagen in manchen Hörsälen. -
Für mich war es nicht ganz so einfach, Anschluss in der Hochschule zu finden. -
Ich bewerte den Flirtfaktor mit "Ab und an geht was". -
Ich glaube, der gesamte Campus ist barrierefrei. -
Ich bin der Ansicht, das Studium ist zu leicht. Der Anspruch könnte höher sein. -
Die Erreichbarkeit der Studiengangsleitung finde ich sehr gut. -
Ich habe es noch nie miterlebt, dass Ausländer an meiner Hochschule diskriminiert wurden. -
Für mich gibt es genug Orte zum Lernen in der Hochschule. -
Meinen Lebensunterhalt finanziere ich hauptsächlich durch einen Job. -
Meine Eltern haben auch studiert. -
Die meisten meiner Kommilitonen bleiben auch am Wochenende in der Umgebung und pendeln nicht in die Heimat. -
In den Semesterferien fahre ich manchmal in den Urlaub.