B.A. Photography

On the internationally recognised B.A. Photography course, you plumb the inexhaustible depths of image design in creative freedom and discover your own style.

You will acquire a routine understanding of the use of modern and traditional techniques of photography. You will create your own artistic projects and learn how to professionally carry out assignments according to customers’ wishes.

You will be qualified in designing image content and aesthetic effects in a conscious and targeted way – allowing you to convey emotions and visual messages.

At the design akademie berlin in Aufbau Haus, you will have access to the latest camera and studio technology, generous studios and high-performing computers for digital image processing.

Skilled university teachers will support you throughout the course of your studies – you will be encouraged and challenged.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Photography will have mastered a wide variety of forms of photographic image design and will have extensive, methodical, strategic and conceptual media skills.

You will be able to work, for example, in applied areas of portrait, fashion, editorial, advertising, product and reportage photography.

Other professional fields are also available within the new image visual media (CGI, Stereo3D, 360° x 180°, VR/AR) or in the fields of curating and image editing and in artistic photography.

The internationally recognised Bachelor of Arts offers a professional foundation for immediate career progression.

You will also be able to access numerous postgraduate and Master’s programmes.

Check-list for your application:

- Proof of general higher education entrance qualification or proof of professional qualification/experience in accordance with Section 11 of the Berlin Higher Education Act
- CV
- Proof of health insurance
- Portfolio with 15-20 of your own design pieces

Please provide all documents via dropbox or wettransfer link
Notes on portfolio: The portfolio and your CV should provide an image of your personal design-related and technical development. We are consciously avoiding providing a specific theme. Attach a written description to your work and methodology.

Once you have filled out your application, the procedure continues as follows:

First of all, we check your application. If we take a positive view of this, we will invite you to a personal admissions interview. If you are not able to visit Moritzplatz, we will be happy to offer you a Skype appointment. If you cannot upload your portfolio or do not wish to do so, simply bring it with you to your admissions interview.

The admissions process for the B.A. Photography includes submission of a portfolio with 15 of your own works and a personal admissions interview.

Arrange a personal portfolio advice session or simply bring your portfolio with you to your admissions interview.