Master in Type and Media Design
A one-year immersive programme in type design and typography for print, digital screens, and interactive media at the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague.
Best for:Best for creative professionals and graduates with a passion for typography, type design, and digital media who seek hands-on, studio-based training in a collaborative and interdisciplinary setting.
Overview
The Master in Type and Media Design at the University of the Arts The Hague (KABK) is a specialized one-year programme focused on type design and typography across diverse media contexts, including print, screens, and interactive environments. Students engage in an intensive, small-group learning environment (maximum 12 students) under the mentorship of KABK experts and international practitioners. The curriculum covers foundational aspects of letterforms—such as contrast, rhythm, and proportion—as well as advanced topics like type history, font technology, digitization, and tool development. Graduates emerge with deep expertise and a strong affinity for type and typography, prepared for professional roles in design and media industries.
What you'll do
- Design and develop original typefaces for print, digital, and interactive media contexts.
- Explore the aesthetic and functional dimensions of letterforms, including contrast, rhythm, and proportion.
- Study the history of typography and its evolution in digital and interactive environments.
- Develop technical skills in font technology, digitization, and tool development for type design.
- Collaborate intensively in small groups under the guidance of KABK faculty and visiting experts.
- Produce a final portfolio showcasing expertise in type and media design.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in Design, Typography, Fine Arts, or a related field (or equivalent).
Degree offered: Master of Arts (MA)
Language: English; IELTS 6.0 overall band or equivalent (e.g., TOEFL 4.5 internet-based, Cambridge First Certificate in English 169, Pearson Test of English Academic 61, LanguageCert Academic 65).
Instruction: English
- Proven experience or portfolio in type design or typography.
- Strong conceptual and technical skills in digital design tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a studio-based environment.
- No specific nationality restrictions.
- No age restrictions.
- No prior work experience requirements.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-03-02
Applicants must submit their application through the official KABK portal. Required documents include a CV, a portfolio showcasing previous design work, a motivation letter, and proof of English proficiency. Additional materials may be requested depending on the application.
- CV
- Portfolio (design work samples)
- Motivation letter
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts
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