Film & Motion Design (BA) SRH University

Tell stories and create cinematic designs. Produce spots, short films and animations. Study (BA) Film & Motion Design in Berlin and learn how to direct, revise and post-produce films and transport them to the big screen.

Our Film & Motion BA programme is your ticket to the film industry. You will learn how to write scripts and produce films from the initial idea to screening. We will teach you 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, the 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 film industry's biggest field of innovation. Combined with traditional film formats, it makes for a unique study programme that teaches professional skills in directing, camera techniques, editing and post-production.

First semester

• Dramaturgy and Directing I
• Basics of Design I
• Basics of Design II
• Design/Communication Studies
• Media Lab Photography
• Elective Design I

Second semester

• Film Studies
• Motion Design I
• Sound Design I
• Design/Media Studies
• Media Lab Film
• Elective Design II

Third semester

• Communication Strategy Design
• Dramaturgy and Directing II
• Sound Design II
• Research and Aesthetics I
• Camera Technology
• Elective Design III

Fourth semester

• Film Production I
• Motion Design II
• SRH Elective
• SRH Lab Project
• Project-based Work
• Elective Design IV

Fifth semester

• Internship
• Free Project

Sixth semester

• Integrated Production I
• Motion Design III
• Academic Colloquium
• Research and Aesthetics II
• Film Production II
• Elective Design V

Seventh semester

• Integrated Production II
• Innovative Feature/Report
• Entrepreneurship/Media Law/Job Application
• Writing Workshop
• Bachelor's Thesis

Internship in the fifth semester

• General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or university of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife)
• Portfolio with about three to five works from the cinematic field (e.g. script, scenic sketches, storyboard or links to finished works on Vimeo or YouTube)
• English language proficiency
• CV
• Copy of your identity card or passport

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Students may purchase a discounted semester ticket or a discounted "Deutschlandticket" for public transport.

Working as a non-EU citizen: In possession of a valid German residence permit for study purposes, you are allowed to work for up to 120 full days (full day = eight hours per day) or 240 half days (half day = four hours) during the calendar year. However, freelance work is not permitted. Internships that are mandatory for the successful completion of your studies at SRH do not count towards the above-named 120 full days.

Employment that is considered “student part-time work” ("studentische Nebentätigkeit", e.g. employment as a student worker at a university or in a university-related organisation or "Werkstudent" activities at companies that are related to your studies) can be done without any time restrictions.

• SRH offers partial scholarships for talented international students.
• EU students can also benefit from our range of "study now – pay later" financing options.
• Please check our website for more information here.

Our Career Service supports students and alumni in planning their careers and sharpening their professional profile. Our service portfolio includes:

• Consultation services for students
• Career trainings and workshops
• Annual "Career Day" with job fair and workshops
• Support in finding a job or an internship for graduates and students

We do not own any student dormitories or hostels. However, we provide assistance in selecting accommodation prior to and after your arrival in Berlin.

We are the SRH University, part of the non-profit SRH Holding based in Heidelberg.

We offer state-accredited Bachelor's, Master's, and MBA programmes in English and German. Our curricula are built around the CORE Principle, emphasising hands-on, project-based learning in five-week blocks. Our programmes focus on management and logistics, engineering and architecture, computer and data science, hospitality and therapy, design and creative industries, and music and film.

With 17 campuses across Germany, we host a diverse student body from over 140 countries, contributing to our vibrant international atmosphere.

Our approach includes practical work experiences and professional networking opportunities, preparing students for successful global careers.

Berlin, Germany's capital, is a hub for politics, media, science, and education. It's the country’s largest city, offering a vibrant cultural scene with rich nightlife and historical sites. Berlin's dynamic start-up scene is attractive to tech and creative industries. Despite rising costs, it remains affordable compared to other Western European capitals.

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