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Why Media Design for Image & Sound?
Do you enjoy working with a camera? Are you fascinated by the art of video, editing and montage and can you immerse yourself in the smallest details of image and sound? Then you've come to the right place. As a media designer for image and sound, you will receive high-quality training at our modern university in the centre of Berlin.
Duration
Degree
Start
Language
Campus
Format
Monthly fees
Non-EU from 349,00 €
You can look forward to:
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During your apprenticeship, you will learn all about the diversity of media design, especially the fascinating technology behind it. During your 18-month basic training programme at mdh, you can explore your strengths and try things out. This time is for learning, absorbing and deepening your knowledge.
This is followed by an 18-month internship phase in companies, businesses or agencies. There you can apply the knowledge you have acquired and gain work experience. During the internship, it is possible to specialise in your desired area.
At the end of your apprenticeship, we will prepare you thoroughly for the state final examination at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK). Our trainees have a 96% success rate in the IHK exam.
During your training, you will acquire theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
Within a module, theoretical lessons are combined with practical exercises and real project tasks. In this way, practical knowledge paves the way into the world of work. With us you will learn, among other things:
Visual communication
- Design principles
- Image design
- Dramaturgy/media history
- Photo/film history
Technical foundation
- Camera technology/optical basics
- Electrical engineering basics
- Television technology/studio technology
- Digital technology/sound technology/lighting technology
TV- and film production
- Assembly & editing
- Video production picture & sound
- Compositing
Target group - Who is this apprenticeship for?
- Film and TV enthusiasts who want to learn the basics of the craft of video / film production.
- Music lovers who work with sounds and tones
- Creative people who enjoy working with editing, montage and sound software
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Career
The media industry is booming. Netflix and the like have set new standards. Media designers for image and sound work on the production of films, news, documentaries, TV shows, live events, sports or magazine articles.
You can also work in the advertising industry. You could produce image films, realise music videos, create educational films or design multimedia productions.
Social media is another professional field! Content creators with this qualification create high-quality, professional image and video content for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and other social media platforms.
Future employers are
- Advertising agencies
- Film and television productions
- television stations
- sound studios
- Post-production studios
- Theatres and cultural institutions
- Congress and trade fair companies
- Broadcasting companies
- Companies with their own social media department
- influencers
Application & Admission
Admission Requirements
- General school leaving qualification (Abitur or similar)
- Or another accepted school leaving certificate (possibly “Realschulabschluss”, intermediate school leaving certificate or O-levels)
Personal Requirements
- An interest in TV, film, technology and sound
- Being a team-player, interest in working with others
- Being ready to help out when things get tight
Application Process
Your personality and your talents are more important than top grades!
Please apply via e-Mail (or regular mail). This is what we need from you:
- A motivation letter (tell us what inspires you – ca. 1 page)
- Representative work samples (Sketches, pictures, collages or early work, etc…)
- Relevant grade reports as well as a resume with your current photo
- You may apply during the school year (even before secondary school graduation)
- Graduation diploma can be submitted after completion of your secondary school
Monthly Tuition Fee:
- Campus Berlin: 349 €
Application fees
We charge a one-time application fee of 290,00 EUR for this programme and a one-time material fee of 350,00 EUR.
