Courses are mainly held in English, but there are a few exceptions, such as media law and local funding programmes.
Participants can choose to write the Bachelor's thesis in English or German.
What does the programme consist of?
Cinematic craft, artistic approaches and a comprehensive technical and theoretical expertise: This is conveyed by the seven-semester Bachelor's programme in Motion Pictures in an attractive and forward-looking course of study. Students acquire creative skills necessary for the film and television industry through practical workshops backed by lectures and seminars. The excellent equipment at the "Mediencampus" in Dieburg, including state-of-the-art camera, lighting and sound technology, editing facilities and a fully-fledged TV studio, allows students to document a range of experiences. The programme is internationally oriented and taught in English.
Fields of practice – How will this degree support me professionally?
Our graduates find their professions in the whole range of film-related and video-related jobs. They work in the artistically creative sectors as well as in the industrial sectors, joining innovative cinematic projects, television series and unprecedented future-oriented media concepts. Due to the possibility of specialisation in the upper semesters, some find positions in script writing, editing, post production, cinematography, directing short fiction films, documentary, commercials & experimental films. Expanding upon the Bachelor’s degree, Master's studies are possible, which are also offered by the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Modules – What is the structure of the programme?
In seven semesters, the Bachelor’s programme in Motion Pictures includes the necessary requirements for a complex job profile. We teach our students media design, media technology, media management, media theory, media psychology, media ethics and media law. Additional electives allow an intensive examination of special topics. The lessons are taught in an international environment and in English. The last semester is reserved for the Bachelor's thesis.
Students spend the fourth semester at a company.
The semester contribution amounts to approx. 270 EUR per semester (including public transport-ticket). Up-to-date information can be found here: https://h-da.de/studium/studienorganisation/semesterbeitrag/.
These are estimates for monthly expenses:
Total: 1,000 EUR
In order to study in the Motion Pictures programme, you will need a valid university entrance certificate. If you plan to obtain your university entrance certificate only after the application deadline, you must submit a certification of enrolment from your school and your last two school reports. If you do not have a university entrance certificate at all and do not expect to obtain it in the year of your application, you may apply for admission based on outstanding artistic aptitude.
As the Motion Pictures programme is mainly carried out in English language, English language proficiency is mandatory. Proof of this must be given with the submission of a B2 certificate, IELTS or TOEFL test result or with an above-average grade in English on your school report.
No proof of German proficiency is required.
The Jobportal der h_da offers jobs for students.
For more information, see: Stellenwerk Darmstadt, Studierendenwerk and CampusOffice of AStA.
Accommodation is available through the Studierendenwerk Darmstadt http://studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de/en/accomodation-service/ or on the private market. For more information, see https://mediencampus.h-da.de/wohnen/. Private housing can also be found online, for example, at: http://www.studenten-wg.de or https://www.wg-gesucht.de.
Career Center: https://h-da.de/beratung/karrierestart (in German)
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