Major

BA Design, Knowledge Visualization


Do you love design and have an interest in natural science? As a scientific illustrator, you can combine both. Your task is to depict scientific findings clearly and attractively for a wide range of target groups. This gives you the freedom to use all your creative and artistic skills.


  • Course commencement

    Autumn semester

  • Deadline for applications

    26 January 2026

  • Standard period of study

    6 semesters

  • Coursework Major / BA

    150 / 180 credits

  • Teaching language

    German

  • Tuition fee per semester CH / non CH

    CHF 720 / CHF 1220



Programme



Subject area

In an increasingly visually oriented society, communication and cognition are – more than ever – controlled by images. The visualization of knowledge is therefore gaining in relevance and importance for teaching, research and the public and forms an important field of work for designers from the subject area Knowledge Visualization. Further information on this topic can be found on the professional community website.


Major-Minor Programme Model

At ZHdK, students choose a Major. In addition to this core subject, they can choose one or two Minors to deepen or expand their major skills and knowledge across various disciplines. This wide choice of courses is unique in Europe and enables students to develop and sharpen their individual profile.


Possible minors for this major


Alumni

What do graduates of the Bachelor’s degree specialization in Scientific Visualization do after graduation? In our short portraits, alumni present their activities and their field of work.


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