Media and Film - International Guest Students

• Television and film, theatres, opera and musicals in Hamburg

With 16,000 employees in 1,400 companies Hamburg is one of Germany’s most important locations for audio-visual media and with its beautiful city and exciting panoramas Hamburg is in great demand for film productions. 700 film and television production companies are located in Hamburg with 150 large film and television productions per year. Studio Hamburg was one of the first television broadcasting companies after World War II and the television production company NDR produces a fifth of the programmes for the national broadcasting station ARD. Hamburg is also developing a focus on animation and trick films with an increasing number of companies setting up business.

Hamburg has a tradition of theatre and opera that goes back centuries and is home to Germany’s award-winning theatres - the Schauspielhaus and Thalia Theatre. Its vibrant theatre scene offers everything from big, classical productions to fringe theatre. The State Opera House offers a wide programme of opera and is home to the world famous John Neumeier Ballet. Its state of the art staging and scenery technology provide the framework for spectacular productions. Hamburg is also the third largest musical centre after New York and London with long running musicals such as »Lion King« in a special theatre on an island in the harbour.

• Media and Film at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences

Studies in the Department of Media Technology focus on the technical side of media but look also at the artistic side of the world of film, theatre and television. Graduates of its undergraduate degree programme »Media Technology« are responsible for the technical and business planning of audio-visual productions. They know the technology involved and provide high quality solutions for the creative producer. They work in television and theatres, in light and lighting technology as well as in sound and head production teams. An increasing number of students are developing their own film projects and setting up their own businesses.

 

Media and Film Modules in English

International film students interested in spending a semester abroad have the opportunity to get study credit by taking a selection of the following modules:

• Artistic Composition
• Camera Acting
• Video Technology & Production
• Sound Design
• Lighting Design
• Dramaturgy
• Perception

Student Film or Theatre Projects

They can also take modules in the form of a student film or theatre project (Studio Hamburg, Zeisehallen Theatre Project, Dramaturgy Project) or set up their own film team and complete an individual project for credit.

 

Information about these modules and projects can be found in the module descriptions. For all these study options German is not required. Professors will provide instruction in English and student projects can make English the team language.

 

• Application deadlines:

Winter semester: 30. April

Summer semester: 30. October