PhD
English
Arts & Design
Film & Motion Design (BA)Film & Motion Design
Doctorate
About the Program
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.
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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.
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How do I apply to Film & Motion Design (BA) at SRH University?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Film & Motion Design (BA) at SRH University
Is Film & Motion Design (BA) at SRH University taught in German or English? ▼
This PhD programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Film & Motion Design (BA) programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Film & Motion Design (BA) at SRH University? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (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 Film & Motion Design (BA)? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to SRH University — 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.