Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Photography

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Photography program at SRH University is designed to help students develop their own visual language and master various forms of photographic image design. The program covers artistic and press photography, CGI, product and documentary photography, and more.

Program Details

• Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Start: 1st October
• Model: Full-time
• Language: English
• ECTS: 210
• Curriculum: More information available upon request
• Info: Accredited
• Duration: 7 semesters/3.5 years
• Location: Berlin
• Costs: From €750 per month

Program Content

The program covers various aspects of photography, including:

• Artistic and press photography
• CGI
• Product and documentary photography
• Advertising photography
• Fashion photography
• Editorial photography
• Photojournalism

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can work in various fields, including:

• Portrait, fashion, editorial, advertising, product, or reportage photography
• Computer-generated imagery (CGI)
• Stereo3D, 360 x 180°, virtual and augmented reality
• Curation and image editing
• Artistic photography

Modules

The program consists of 7 semesters, with the following modules:

• 1st Semester:
  • Photography Studio I: Studio photography and typography
  • Photography Studio II: Portrait photography studio, photo aesthetics portrait studio, graphic design I
  • Photography Studio III: Product photography, photo aesthetics product, CGI product
  • Communication Science: Communication theory and design and art history
  • Photography media lab: Photography technology, photography program teaching, design program teaching
  • Compulsory elective module I
• 2nd Semester:
  • Photography Location I: Portrait photography location, photo aesthetics portrait location, contemporary graphic design
  • Photography Location II: Architectural photography, photo aesthetics architecture, editorial design I
  • Photography Location III: Car photography and CGI car
  • Media Studies: Media theory and history, contemporary art and design
  • Film media lab: Film technology, film programming, animation programming
  • Compulsory elective module II
• 3rd Semester:
  • Photo Documentation I: Documentary photography I and panoramic photography I
  • Photo Documentation II: Documentary photography II, panoramic photography II, CGI panorama 360° x 180°
  • Photo Documentation III: Documentary photography III, sports photography, editorial design II
  • Research and Aesthetics I: Excursion and techniques of artistic application
  • Photo history
  • Compulsory elective module III
• 4th Semester:
  • Photography Staging I: Fashion photography I and stereo photography I
  • Photography Staging II: Fashion photography II, stereo photography II, CGI stereo 3D, graphic design II
  • Compulsory elective module SRH: Staged photography or cross-school program
  • SRH Lab: SRH Berlin project, project support, project evaluation
  • Discourses of photography: Expert workshops, artist talks, excursions
  • Compulsory elective module IV
• 5th Semester:
  • Mobility phase photography
  • Photography project
• 6th Semester:
  • Artistic Photography I: Conceptual photography I, virtual and augmented reality I
  • Artistic Photography II: Conceptual photography II, virtual and augmented reality II, graphic design III
  • Scientific colloquium: Methods of scientific work and writing scientific texts
  • Research and Aesthetics II: Excursion, design, translation, and editing
  • Exhibition design
  • Compulsory elective module V
• 7th Semester:
  • Photography Portfolio: Portfolio and digital portfolio development web
  • Experimental photography
  • Photography Colloquium I and II
  • Foundation and Law: Entrepreneurship, media law, career center
  • Bachelor thesis

Admission Requirements

To apply for the Bachelor's program in Photography, you will need to provide:

• General higher education or university of applied sciences entrance qualification
• Portfolio with approximately 15-20 creative works
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of your identity card or passport

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA citizenship, including Switzerland, Western Balkans, and Ukraine: €750 per month
• Non-EU/EEA citizenship: €4,950 per semester

Financing Options

Various financing options are available for students, including educational loans and scholarship programs.

Application Process

1. Submit your online application via the SRH application portal
2. If admission requirements are met, you will receive an invitation for the admissions interview
3. After a successful interview, you will receive an acceptance letter and the study contract
4. Read thoroughly, sign, and upload your study contract to your application account
5. Reserve your study place by paying the enrollment fee within the guarantee period
6. Receive your letter of admission
7. Apply for a study visa should you require one
8. Pay your tuition fees as per your study contract
9. Participate in Welcome Week and begin your studies

Contact

For more information, please contact the study counseling team.

Awards and Accreditations

SRH University is accredited and has received several awards for its programs.