Program Overview

Programme Overview

When you study our Foundation in Creative Studies, you will undertake modules exploring the design and production of large-scale, creative projects in order to successfully develop the analytical, creative, and interpersonal skills needed to study an undergraduate Creative programme at university.

In addition, there will be a key focus on the enhancement of the English language and academic skills, as well as the German language.

Finally, students will undertake modules in research, critical and creative thinking, and mathematics to ensure they have the general knowledge and skills suitable for studying at undergraduate level.

Please note that your Foundation studies will be at SRH University Berlin campus, and then your progression degree will be taught at the SRH University Berlin or Munich campus.

Duration

• 2 semesters

Intakes

• October
• January

Location

• Berlin

Modules

English Language and Academic Skills

This module has been designed to help students develop their academic literacy and communication skills in preparation for undergraduate study and to understand the institutional culture, practices, norms, and expectations of German higher education in an international academic context and community.

Critical and Creative Thinking

This Critical and Creative Thinking module teaches students to create effective arguments through objectively assessing different types of information and literature.

Maths

Having successfully completed the module, students will have both consolidated and gained further necessary mathematical skills required to study at first-year undergraduate level.

German Language and Culture

The module is intended for students who have little or no previous knowledge of German and offers an introduction to the language.

German Conversation

Once you have completed your first semester of the German language and culture module, you will be able to continue practicing your German with your peers and with the guidance of a tutor the following semester.

Ethics

Ethics is a system of moral principles that affects decision-making, based on what one considers to be 'right' and 'wrong'.

Creative Project Development

This module provides an opportunity to establish independent working methods for student creative practices including a range of subjects from Advertising, Illustration, Film, Photography to Audio and Music design.

Portfolio Requirements

Please be aware that in order to be accepted on this course, a portfolio may be required with your application.

• For BA Audio Design, BA Music Production, and BA Popular Music, applicants should provide 2-3 audio files to showcase your talent in this field and pass a practical exam.
• For BA Illustration applicants should provide a portfolio with around 20 of your creative works or illustrations.
• For BA Advertising & Brand Design applicants should provide a portfolio of 10 creative works.
• For BA Film & Motion Design applicants should provide 3-5 of their own works from the cinematic field.
• For BA Photography applicants should provide a portfolio of 15-20 creative works.

Progression Degrees

Berlin:

• BA Illustration
• BA Film & Motion Design
• BA Photography
• BA Audio Design
• BA Music Production
• B.Mus. Popular Music
• BA Advertising & Brand Design

Munich:

• BA Audio Design
• BA Music Production