The Masters programme considers critical reflection as a necessary prerequisite for any advanced media practice. The focus of the course is on computational, networked, digital media and information systems. Rather than taking information technology off-the-shelf or out-of-the-box, the course encourages students to rethink and design their own media. This is why Free and Open Source Software and a do-it-yourself ethic play a key role in the programme.
The Masters course in Media Design & Communication is affiliated with the international research programme, Communication in a Digital Age at the Piet Zwart Institute. This project investigates the future of communication design in relation to the most current technological and social developments of media and communication.