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Bachelor German + English Arts & Design

Digital Film Design – Animation and VFX

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

The Digital Film Design program focuses on creating moving images and visual effects. Students learn to visualize storylines and bring 3D-animations to life. The program covers the complete range of film design, including virtual reality, augmented reality, VFX and 360-degree filming. Students gain practical know-how through real-life projects while learning theoretical foundations of design. Key qualifications include film design & staging, computer graphics, visualisation & typography, and 3D-modeling, animation & drafting. The curriculum consists of approximately 30% visual effects, 20% animation, 40% film production & games, and 10% visualisation.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Animation and Visual Effects

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Digital Film Design – Animation and VFX at Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik

Is Digital Film Design – Animation and VFX at Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Digital Film Design – Animation and VFX programme cost? ▼

6.300 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Digital Film Design – Animation and VFX at Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Digital Film Design – Animation and VFX? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Mediadesign Hochschule für Design und Informatik — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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