Practice-related topics in teaching, networking with local and regional employers, transfer from research to teaching, practitioners as external lecturers and guest speakers, option of practice-integrated studies via company partnerships, tutorials in the introductory phase, small groups in tutorials and practicals, advisory services provided by teachers, support provided by student coaches, “StudiPoint” learning centre open daily, bright classrooms and latest media technology, excellent learning and teaching atmosphere on campus.

Well-established annual excursions to Scotland and the USA

Uni Graz, Östereich; Uni Valencia, Spanien; Uni Rotterdam, Niederlande; Uni Bratislava, Slowakei; Uni Ulster, UK; Uni Rzeszow, Polen; Uni Kymenlaakson, Finnland; Cork Institute of Technologie, Irland; Uni Vilnius, Litauen; Instituto Politechnico de Setubal, Portugal.

Latest media technology in classrooms, computer pools accessible for students at all times, comprehensive equipment of mechanical engineering labs available for teaching and practice at all times, media lab with photo/film editing workstations, workstations to process large amounts of data in technical editing, creative workshop with photo studio, eye-tracking lab, library inventory of non-print media increases steadily, databases with technical standards available at all times, qualified library staff to assist with literature and database research.

The faculty has an excellently equipped Centre for Additive Manufacturing, which is used for research projects. Application-oriented research in the "Lab for Customer Experience Research" (CXR lab). Data collection using classical methods of quantitative and qualitative market research and biometric approaches (eye movements, facial expressions, emotions, pulse rates, skin conductance and brain activity). Derivation of recommendations for action from the data collected. Research on renewable energies; on lightweight vehicle construction, e-mobility and recycling materials

The faculty plays an active role in FHpreneur, the cross-location and cross-faculty start-up initiative of the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences, and coordinates this for the Soest campus. FHpreneur supports aspiring business founders in all questions about business start-ups, self-employment and company succession.

The flexible compulsory elective area (at least 3 modules) in all degree courses in the faculty enables teaching staff and students to tackle current topics in their field of study. Diversity and sustainability are addressed (where appropriate) in the modules (e.g. Product Development). Diversity is promoted through interdisciplinary modules across multiple degree courses. Internationality and interculturality are promoted on campus by English-language degree courses. The guidelines of the university on equality and inclusion in daily behaviour towards students are proactive.