BA Design, Visual Communication
Visual designers work with a variety of media in the fields of business, science and culture. They are experts at designing and creating journalistic formats, developing overall strategies for communication and visualizing complex content.
Course commencement
Autumn semester
Application deadline
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
Visual communication influences our thoughts and actions and therefore requires competent and responsible design. The aim of Visual Communication is to meet communicative questions from the fields of business, science or culture with innovative forms of expression. 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
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