Media School Bayern: The Brewer of Future Media Producers
Culture . Media . Music . Science . Society . Student life Media School Bayern is an institution that operates as an essential part of the Bavarian media landscape. The students of this institution are trained in technical and important intellectual practices in the media industry. However, unlike other educational institutions, Media School Bayern is a part of a greater multimedia corporation umbrella which includes radio
Where Future Journalists Begin: My Visit to Mediaschool Bayern
Germany . Media . Media influence . Student lifeIntroduction On 16 June 2026, we had the opportunity to visit Mediaschool Bayern. The visit was both intriguing and eye-opening. Coming from Hong Kong, where media education is usually offered as a university major or bachelor’s degree rather than through specialised practical training institutions, I found this kind of educational model particularly interestin Professional broadcasting
Visit to Media Lab Bayern: Fostering Innovation in German Media
UncategorizedLast Tuesday, we went on another field trip. This time we visited the sleek offices of Media Lab Bayern in Munich. We were guided by the lovely and energetic Alicia Fricke — Community and Program Manager. Thanks to her, we were introduced to an institution that doesn’t just watch the changing media landscape from the
Training the next generation of journalists: Inside of Mediaschool Bayern
Excursions . MediaMore than a media school During our fieldtrip to Mediaschool Bayern in Munich, I expected to see a training facility for aspiring journalists. Instead, I discovered an organization that occupies a unique position between education, journalism, and the German media industry. Our visit was led by Creative Producer Julius Peter, who showed us the different
On Air: M94.5 Mediaschool Bayern
ExcursionsOn 16 June, we had another chance to visit Mediaschool Bayern gGmbH, a media institution in Munich behind the student radio station M94.5. To be honest, I didn’t know exactly what to expect before going, but walking into the building felt like stepping straight into a top-tier corporate broadcasting centre. We saw a “Dispo” room
Media Lab Bayern: Beyond the Newsroom
UncategorizedVisiting Media Lab Bayern made me realize that not every media organization actually produces news. Instead of a newsroom, it felt more like a creative hub or startup space where people come together to experiment with new ideas for journalism. This already made me question its role: if it doesn’t create journalism directly, how does
The Freedom to Fail: My Field Trip to Mediaschool Bayern
UncategorizedWalking into a professional media studio usually comes with an underlying sense of tension. In the mainstream media world, airtime equals money, ratings dictate survival, and mistakes are incredibly costly. But during our recent field trip to Mediaschool Bayern, which is the training academy behind Munich’s student station M94.5, I encountered a completely different philosophy.
Media Lab Bayern Visit
UncategorizedVisiting the Media Lab Bayern felt like entering a space of creativity, where workshops flourish to create and innovate new products and concepts. The space had a healthy and refreshing atmosphere – a communal kitchen where innovators could hydrate and refuel, common spaces to decompress or socialize with others like-minded, and several whiteboards throughout the
Be Innovative in Media Lab Bayern
ExcursionsI again had a chance to explore the media landscape in Munich! This time, I visited Media Lab Bayern, which is located in Balanstraße. On my way to the Media Lab Bayern, I realized that the streets and buildings were already well organized. Each building has its own number and was arranged by number and
My Visit to MediaSchool Bayern: Training the Future of Journalism in Germany
UncategorizedWelcome back to my third blog! In this blog I’m going to talk about Mediaschool Bayern or as known as Mediaschool Bayern gGmbH. As an international student from Thailand, visiting MediaSchool Bayern gave me a new perspective on how media education works in Germany as back in Thailand we do not have an institute like