Skip to content
Filmuniversität Babelsberg „Konrad Wolf“
Bachelor German Arts & Design

SOUND DESIGN FOR AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA BASound Design for Audiovisual Media

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

About the Program

Music recording and music production are important components of a film production, but by no means the only ones. Students who study sound design for audiovisual media in the bachelor's program will be involved with all the basics of film sound production: From recording on location, to sound editing and sound design in the recording studio, to working in the mixing studio, where the final mix of all elements is created in the up-to-date cinema sound formats as well as Dolby Atmos. The program enables graduates to independently complete all tasks in audio production, from recording to mixing. Students receive extensive training in the use of mobile and studio equipment and learn how to employ technology to meet artistic demands. Working in sound always requires close collaboration with all crafts involved in film production: screenwriting / dramaturgy, directing, acting, producing, cinematography, animation, editing, set design, and film music. Throughout the program, various assignments and exercises allow students to put their extensive theoretical training into practice. Students get the opportunity to work on projects in all fields – including documentary, feature, and animated films as well as audio plays, music productions, and elective media projects. The B.F.A. program comprises modules including: Introductory Courses, Interdisciplinary Basics, Introduction to Audio Technology, Sound Design, Practice of Film Sound, Music Basics, Interdisciplinary Non-fictional Project, Instrumentation, Conceptual Design of Film Sound, Acoustics, Interdisciplinary Elective Artistic Project, Music History, Music Recording, Interdisciplinary Fictional Project, Electives, Interdisciplinary Animated Film Project, Artistic Graduation Project, and Bachelor's Thesis. The program ends with the Bachelor's examination, which includes examinations at the end of the respective modules, an artistic and a theoretical Bachelor's Thesis as well as their defense.

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

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

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)

Which Professions Does This Program Open Up?

Related profession searches from Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BERUFENET) data:

Explore all professions →

Subjects / Topic Areas

Sound Design

Similar Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about SOUND DESIGN FOR AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA BA at Filmuniversität Babelsberg „Konrad Wolf“

Is SOUND DESIGN FOR AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA BA at Filmuniversität Babelsberg „Konrad Wolf“ taught in German or English? ▼

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

How much does the SOUND DESIGN FOR AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA 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 SOUND DESIGN FOR AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA BA at Filmuniversität Babelsberg „Konrad Wolf“? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), 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 SOUND DESIGN FOR AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA BA? ▼

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 Filmuniversität Babelsberg „Konrad Wolf“ — 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.

Get the weekly Germany guide in your inbox

New blog posts, application deadlines, scholarship announcements. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Weekly Germany guide — 1–2 emails/week, no spam.

Weekly Germany guide delivered to your inbox

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

AlmanyaUni Assistant

AI answers can contain mistakes. Please verify important details from official sources.