Course Modules

1st Semester: Information Design Basics

Quality of information, Perception and Cognition, Visualization, Writing for understanding, Animated information, Typography, Interface and interaction design

2nd Semester: Multimodal Information

Information application and surface protection, Sound generating devices, Touch sensitive displays, Mobile devices, Cross media design tools

3rd Semester: Traffic Information

Wayfinding and wayshowing, Public information, Mounting, fixing and founding, Access enabling devices, Signage and information systems, Laws, regulations and standards

4th Semester: Public Transport Information

The psychology of travel, Scheduled and on-demand transport services, Real-time information for public transport users, Information in case of irregularities, Evaluation methods & quality control, Investigations into realized transport information systems

5th Semester: Master Thesis and Seminar 

The MSc course concludes with a master thesis in the fifth semester. Along the master thesis an accompanying seminar is provided.

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Earn a Certificate of Competence (CoC)

Students who wish to only enrol in specific modules of the course may opt for a ‘‘Certificate of Competence (CoC)’’:

CoC in Multimodal Information Design (covering semesters 1 and 2) € 7000.-

CoC in Traffic & Transport Information Design (covering semesters 3 and 4) € 7000.-

CoC students enjoy the same teachings and supervision as MSc students do, but can focus on the material that best suits their needs and interests. After successful completion of both CoCs, students conforming with ECTS requirements may apply to be accepted for semester 5 (Master thesis) and acquire the MSc designation (additional fee of 3000.- ). Please note that the CoC is NOT an internationally acknowledged certificate governed by regulations underlying the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). The CoC, approved by IIID, is a certificate issued by the FH St. Poelten out of its own power of authority.