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Photography & Film

Bachelor of Arts 7 Semesters German Work-Integrated

About the Program

Whether photography or video production — professionals who tell stories and evoke emotions are needed for the concept and production of compelling media content. Photography and film converge across all media. As a photographer today you must also bring innovative video skills, and as a filmmaker you must be able to shoot creatively with a camera.

The Photography & Film (B.A.) bachelor's program combines both fields and prepares you optimally for your professional future. The Fachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM) is a state-recognized private university of applied sciences. Students must therefore meet at least the same official admission requirements as those needed for comparable programs at public universities.

The formal requirement for admission to a bachelor's program at FHM is a higher education entrance qualification or a university of applied sciences entrance qualification. Professionals holding relevant vocational qualifications may also begin the program.

Possible admission pathways: Higher education authorization certificate (general university entrance qualification, etc.), university entrance qualification, university of applied sciences entrance qualification, master craftsman's certificate, state-certified technicians, master craftsman candidates with a university of applied sciences entrance qualification, business administrators, Business Administration economists (IHK), graduates of two-year vocational schools, expert advisors and trade specialists, state-certified business economists, vocational qualification (secondary school diploma + at least 2 years of training + at least 3 years of related professional experience).

What You Will Learn

  • Comprehensive training combining photography and film production
  • Integration of theory and practice through a work-integrated study model
  • Admission without NC and flexible start dates
  • Storytelling and emotional expression skills

Our educational offering in media, photography and film production is highly diverse. Get inspired and tell the visual stories of the future.

Program Curriculum

Foundations (Semesters 1–2)6 Modules • 60 ECTS+
LectureFundamentals of Photography10 ECTS
LectureFundamentals of Film and Video Production10 ECTS
ProjectVisual Composition and Aesthetics10 ECTS
ReadingMedia History and Theory10 ECTS
LectureDigital Image Processing10 ECTS
ProjectStorytelling and Screenwriting10 ECTS
Advanced Studies (Semesters 3–4)6 Modules • 60 ECTS+
LectureAdvanced Photography Techniques10 ECTS
LectureFilm Directing and Camera Work10 ECTS
ProjectSound Design and Music10 ECTS
ReadingVideo Editing and Post-Production10 ECTS
InternshipPractical Internship at a Production Company10 ECTS
ProjectLighting and Studio Technique10 ECTS
Specialization and Thesis (Semesters 5–7)6 Modules • 90 ECTS+
LectureDocumentary Filmmaking15 ECTS
ProjectAdvertising and Commercial Photography15 ECTS
ProjectShort Film Production15 ECTS
ReadingMedia Law and Copyright15 ECTS
ProjectPortfolio Development15 ECTS
ThesisBachelor Thesis - Photography & Film15 ECTS

Career Perspectives

Photographer, Filmmaker and More
Versatile career opportunities in photography and film production
Photography Film Bachelor