Communication and text skills are focal points in technical writing and editing. You will learn about models of communication and interview techniques. You will also learn everything important about process flows and methods of technical editing. In the writing lab, the focus will be on standardised writing and the user- and situation-appropriate preparation (e.g. for mobile communication) of content. 

To be able to create comprehensible texts, you need a good feeling for language and a sound knowledge of German. In this subject area, you will learn how to formulate texts accurately and clearly. In the age of the "Internet of Things", so-called "intelligent information" is being developed. Aspects such as uniform semantics are important and sound linguistic knowledge is necessary.

Here, you will learn how to use Adobe software programmes such as Photoshop and InDesign. You will learn how to create mock-ups, flyers and also the layout of web pages. In our media lab, you will deal with technical photography and the design of films. The aspects of 3D and the human-machine interface are also covered in Visual Communication.

The computer will be your constant companion. You will get to know markup and programming languages such as XML or Java and use innovative technologies to create documentation. In computer science, topics such as content management, single-source and cross-media publishing will be discussed.

In the field of information design and technical editing, it is important to be able to understand technical processes and contexts independently. You will only be able to comprehensibly communicate technical content in this way. Therefore, you will learn the basics of materials science, mechanics and electrical engineering in various modules. In the technical laboratory, you will apply this knowledge and be in direct contact with future engineers.

The overarching qualification goal of the Bachelor's degree course in Technical Information Design and Technical Communication is to prepare students in an application-oriented education for a qualified practical professional activity and to enable them to take up a Master's programme.

Graduates in the professional field of technical editing and the field of technical information design acquire the necessary basic knowledge in subject-related reference sciences such as computer science, technology, linguistics, psychology, communication, didactics and visual design of technical content. The imparting of basic specialist knowledge enables graduates to select technical content and to prepare it in a comprehensible, cross-media manner and to convey it to specific target groups. Graduates know the most important required and current scientific methods in the professional field of technical editing and the field of technical information design and can apply them. By imparting interdisciplinary knowledge and skills, graduates acquire the social competences required for successful work in the professional field of technical editing and in the field of technical information design, including the ability to work in a team, the ability to deal with conflicts and intercultural competence. 

Through various activities, students are prepared for their first steps after graduation. Every year, graduates face their career entry and career path. In addition, the college is in close contact with those responsible for Master's programmes, so that potential Master's programmes are presented to the students every year.