B.A. in Film & Motion Design

• Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Model: full-time
• Language: English
• ECTS: 210
• Info: accredited
• Duration: 7 semesters/3.5 years
• Location: Berlin

Our B.A. Film & Motion programme is your ticket to the movie industry. Learn how to write scripts and produce films, from the initial idea all the way to the final screening. You will perfect your camera and editing skills, storytelling, directing, post-production and digital techniques as well as 2D and 3D visualisation.

In addition to film theory, dramaturgy, lighting and sound technology, your curriculum will include innovative narrative approaches as well as interactive campaigns, short films, music clips and commercials for the big screen.

Motion design is the most innovative field in the movie industry. Combined with traditional film formats, it makes for a unique study programme that teaches professional skills in directing, camera techniques, editing and post-production.

The B.A. Film & Motion Design focuses on film- and cinematic industry. Our university provides you with the latest hardware and software for all your projects. Professional recording studios, a film and motion studio, the latest camera technology, editing and post-production workstations, lighting and sound equipment all help you realise your cinematic ideas.

As an expert in audiovisual design, you are a sought-after expert in film production companies, in advertising agencies, communication agencies and TV stations.

Possible careers include:

• Motion designer
• Director
• Creative producer
• Cinematographer
• Editor
• TV designer

In addition, the internationally recognised Bachelor of Arts degree gives you access to numerous postgraduate and Master's programmes, both in Germany and abroad.

In your Bachelor's programme Film & Motion Design, you will learn all the tools you need to conceptualise and produce films - from the initial idea to the final screening. You will gain foundational knowledge about film theory and dramaturgy, and you will also acquire practical skills such as correctly using camera and sound technology and editing techniques.

It is important to us that you apply your skills in numerous practical projects. You will continuously expand your skills with your fellow students by designing and producing short films, music videos, cinema commercials and interactive campaigns.

1st Semester

1. Dramaturgy and Directing I – 5 ECTS
2. Basics of Design I – 5 ECTS
3. Basics of Design II – 5 ECTS
4. Design/Communication Studies – 5 ECTS
5. Media Lab Photography – 5 ECTS
6. Elective Design I – 5 ECTS

2nd Semester

1. Film Studies – 5 ECTS
2. Motion Design I – 5 ECTS
3. Sound Design I – 5 ECTS
4. Design/Media Studies – 5 ECTS
5. Media Lab Film – 5 ECTS
6. Elective Design II – 5 ECTS

3rd Semester

1. Communication Strategy Design – 5 ECTS
2. Dramaturgy and Directing II – 5 ECTS
3. Sound Design II – 5 ECTS
4. Research and Aesthetics I – 5 ECTS
5. Camera Technology – 5 ECTS
6. Elective Design III – 5 ECTS

4th Semester

1. Film Production I – 5 ECTS
2. Motion Design II – 5 ECTS
3. SRH Elective – 5 ECTS
4. SRH Lab Project – 5 ECTS
5. Project-based Work – 5 ECTS
6. Elective Design IV – 5 ECTS

5th Semester

1. Internship – 20 ECTS
2. Free Project – 10 ECTS

6th Semester

1. Integrated Production I – 5 ECTS
2. Motion Design III – 5 ECTS
3. Academic Colloquium – 5 ECTS
4. Research and Aesthetics II – 5 ECTS
5. Film Production II – 5 ECTS
6. Elective Design V – 5 ECTS

7th Semester

1. Integrated Production II – 5 ECTS
2. Innovative Feature/Report – 5 ECTS
3. Entrepreneurship/Media Law/Job Application – 5 ECTS
4. Writing Workshop – 5 ECTS
5. Bachelor's Thesis – 10 ECTS

To apply for the Bachelor's programme in Film & Motion Design, you will need to provide

• General higher education or university of applied sciences entrance qualification. If you have not graduated yet, apply with existing transcripts.
• Portfolio with about 3 - 5 works from the cinematic field (e.g. script, scenic sketches, storyboard or links to finished works on Vimeo or YouTube)
• Proof of English
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of your identity card or passport

English language requirements:

Accepted English Proficiency Certificates (valid within 2 years), with at least the indicated score:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 87 points
• TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150
• Duolingo Certificate: 110 points
• Cambridge CAE or CPE (grade A, B, or C)
• Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): 59 points
• Linguaskill: 176 - 184 (CES) - all four skills required