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· Summer semester: March
Film & Motion Design, BA
Our way of communicating, thinking and feeling is characterised by digital, interactive and time-based media. Being able to professionally develop and design within this multidisciplinary creative field is one of the most exciting and forward-looking contemporary activities. In the Film & Motion Design course you will be part of these innovative developments.
During this practice-oriented programme, you will get to know fundamental methods, concepts and techniques for the design of time-based media. From camera work and sound design, analog stop-motion animation, CGI and 3D modelling to digital compositing, hybrid film and visual music, the course offers a wide range of creative expression. In addition, you will learn more about the various methods and techniques of time-based media - exclusively from renowned lecturers from the creative industry. For the implementation of your project ideas you can use the professional equipment, audio and video hardware, post-production and animation software at our UE. You also have access to our professional animation and greenscreen studio. If you are interested in seeing what our student create and design during their studies, check out our Gallery.
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Key Facts
Tuition fees | EU applicants
Standard: € 708 monthly
Save additional € 70 each month with our starter bonus.
Please find out more about our fees, additional savings, and your funding options.
Tuition fees | Non-EU applicants
Standard: € 12,100 yearly
Please find out more about our fees, additional savings, and your funding options.
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits
180 ECTS ( 6 semester)
Highlights
· Individual development
· Creative freedom
Campus and Virtual Campus
Berlin (English)
Hamburg (German)
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Curriculum
This course consists of six semesters. Find out what will you study by downloading the course’s curriculum.
Curriculum Bachelor Film & Motion Design
Film & Motion Design at a glance
The Bachelor's degree programme Film & Motion Design is divided into various modules. In the foundational modules, we’ll first teach you the basic principles and techniques of artistic crafts, such as animation, storytelling, cinematography, sound design, 3D design, editing, post-production and digital composition. After you’ve learned these, you’ll be able to develop your own specialisations in elective modules. You will create music videos, documentaries, animation films and experimental short films. You will also design motion graphics, animated logos, explainer videos or spatial multimedia installations.
The theoretical element will cover important historical and contemporary developments in art, film, photography and design. In the 5th semester, you’ll have the opportunity to test out your newly-gained design skills in practice through an internship or a semester abroad.
The interdisciplinary and international concept of the university and the future- and job-oriented Bachelor's in Film & Motion Design prepares you for the first step into the media industry, where both design skills and a growing network count. In the course of your studies, a comprehensive and versatile portfolio is created, which includes projects with cooperation partners from culture, research and business. Our teachers are your mentors because your success is our goal!
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The Film & Motion Design programme offers hands-on education for future creative professionals in the field of time-based media. This contemporary and versatile study programme offers an exciting variety of artistic expression and can create excellent career prospects in the rapidly growing creative industry.
Through a well-balanced mix of compulsory and optional subjects, we ensure that you get to know all the necessary basics in your field of study, while at the same time enabling you to develop individually according to your personal interests and preferences. In the second year of your studies, you have the possibility to choose from a wide range of interdisciplinary offers and project modules from our other design programmes that complement your field of study.
With a focus on time-based design, the Film & Motion Design programme prepares you for a variety of current and future professions in the fields of animation, film, design, scenography and media art. Your job opportunities are as varied as the media landscape itself.
After graduation, you will be expected to have a wide range of interdisciplinary skills as a motion designer, digital designer or film designer. You will be employed or freelance for agencies, television stations, film or game productions, in the entertainment industry, the liberal arts, advertising or knowledge transfer, in the media production of museums, trade fairs, theatres and event stages.
Our lecturers are established designers and artists from the film and media industry. They contribute their expertise, their practical experience and their professional network to the teaching. Collaborations with partner universities, cultural institutions and event organisations e.g. Reporters Without Borders, WallDecaux and TOA Festival, will complement the studies with exciting projects and public exhibitions.
Berlin is the center of the creative industry in Germany. This vibrant and open-minded city offers a rich spectrum of multicultural events and is an inspiring exchange point for artists and designers, from all over the world. Traditional cultural institutions meet pop culture and the independent art scene. The large number of international film production companies, festivals and design agencies enable the development of professional networks and collaborations, like:
- Berlinale Filmfestival
- Sehsüchte Studentenfilmferstival
- FloraundFauna GmbH
- Storyhouse Productions
- Cine+
- Neo Motion Studio
- Scholz and Friends
- Meta Design AG
- Goldener Westen
Learning from the best
In the B.A. Film & Motion Design you always learn in small groups with a seminar character. Our lecturers are internationally successful and well-known experts in their field and not only impart important knowledge, but also support you individually during your studies.
Your individual path
Whether foundation diploma, internship, specialisation modules or semester abroad - our interdisciplinary and practically oriented study subjects allow you to tailor your studies entirely to your personal interests, preferences and strengths.
Study internationally
The state-recognised Film & Motion Design degree programme at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences is available in either German (Hamburg) or English (Berlin) - our university has several international campuses and welcomes students from over 100 nations.
Modern teaching
Practical experience is essential - that's why we offer the optimal framework conditions for all degree programmes. Take advantage of the MacPools, various studios and VR equipment for your projects and prepare yourself optimally for your future professional life.
Choosing the right study degree that is matching your interests best can be hard. For the upcoming semester, we offer you the chance to get a sneak peek into your desired study programme. Our foundation diploma will allow you to understand your professors as well as teaching material of the different creative study programmes more in-depth. Obtain a degree that matches your strengths and interests best. This offer applies to the following Art & Design degrees at UE:
- Film & Motion Design
- Photography & New Media
- Illustration
- Communication Design
- Game Design
- UX/UI Design
Important note: Please select "Undergraduate + Foundation" as the programme type when applying via our online portal.
Apply now for your Film & Motion Design studies! The application deadlines end shortly before the start of each semester, so you can also start at UE at short notice. However, you can apply up to one year in advance - simply fill out our application form online.
In addition, we require a portfolio for the Bachelor's degree programme in Film & Motion Design, consisting of a selection of your design projects. How exactly you present yourself and which work samples you would like to include is your own decision. If you still need help with your portfolio, our regular portfolio workshops are a useful option.
Prepare about 5 - 8 work samples in which the moving image is the focus - be it filmed or animated, digital or analog. All kinds of picture series (storyboards, flipbooks) and also other creative projects are welcome. Videos such as MP4, Vimeo, or YouTube links.
Important: In the application phase, you must have already decided in which of our degree programmes you would like to study. However, please note that you may change programmes at a later time if desired.
UE is awarding scholarships for young talents in the field of art & design at our Hamburg and Berlin locations every semester. Apply for the Creative Minds Scholarship - not only will you secure financial benefits for your Bachelor's degree in Film & Motion Design, but you will also lay the first foundation for your future career.
Get more information and access to the application form here.
As a private university, the University of Europe for Applied Sciences offers above-average services for its students - from state-of-the-art technical equipment and internationally renowned teaching staff to a comprehensive range of practical projects. Only in this way can we optimally prepare you for your next career steps.
However, this also means that our tuition fees differ from those of public universities. In addition to our scholarships, we offer students other options for financing their film and motion design studies. You can find more important information on our website about tuition fees and financing, and our student advisory service will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Collaboration Partners
Gain access to internships and real- life projects in a range of leading companies and cultural institutions.
Gain access to internships and real- life projects in a range of leading companies and cultural institutions.
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