English
15 April for international applicants
1 June for applicants with a German certificate of secondary education
Animation and Game is an international and interdisciplinary Bachelor‘s degree programme with a strong practical focus. The project-oriented curriculum is taught in English, and it qualifies students for a career in the international games, media and entertainment industry. Students must choose between two specialisations (it is not possible to apply for both specialisations at the same time):
The “Art and Design” specialisation is centred around the creative development and technology-based realisation of original and innovative animation and game experiences. It combines design theories, creative strategies and artistic practices in the field of animation and games with digital production methods. Students acquire competencies in key areas such as animation, game design, narrative design, cinematography, visual development, look development and digital art. The “Art and Design” specialisation qualifies students for creative careers in the international animation and game industry, leading to jobs as digital artists, technical artists, game designers, animation artists, narrative designers or creative producers.
The “Technology” specialisation puts a focus on the technical development and production of animations and games. It gives a deep insight into the basic concepts and methods of modern graphics programming and the creation of art through technology. Students acquire knowledge in game engines, game design, tech art, software architecture and development, various programming languages, real-time graphics programming, key aspects of computer science, and generative AI as well as procedural asset generation and creative software tools. The “Technology“ specialisation qualifies the students for technical careers in the international entertainment or other high-tech industries, e.g. as game or tool programmers, game (system) designers, technical artists or technical producers.
Through its project-based learning approach the programme combines artistic, methodological and technical subjects related to the professional development and production of animations and games. Students gain a wide range of core competencies and are simultaneously encouraged to specialise in individual areas of interest and talent. From the second semester onwards, students carry out semester projects in teams that are coached by an interdisciplinary team of lecturers. The programme includes an industrial placement semester in the fourth semester of study, or as an alternative, a study abroad semester. Lectures, practicals, projects and tutorials are carried out in English language. For more information about the programme, please refer to: https://ag.mediencampus.h-da.de/programme/.
PDF DownloadOptional study abroad semester in the fourth semester of study
18-week internship in the fourth semester, or, as an alternative a study abroad semester
Currently: 337 EUR
The application procedure for the BA Animation and Game at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt consists of the formal application and the entrance exam for the chosen specialisation ("Art and Design" or "Technology"). It is not possible to apply for both specialisations at the same time.
The formal application must be submitted through uni-assist. Applicants need a university entrance certificate, which qualifies to study in Germany. All applicants must provide a B2 English certificate according to CEFR.
The entrance exam consists of two stages. The first stage is a portfolio examination, which requires submission of a digital portfolio with work samples related to the field of study and chosen specialisation. The second stage is an in-person examination on campus. Further information can be found on the programme website at: https://ag.mediencampus.h-da.de/application/.
The Animation and Game programme is taught in English. For admission, English language proficiency must be proven through a B2 certificate according to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
15 April for international applicants
1 June for applicants with a German certificate of secondary education
Hochschule Darmstadt
c/o uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
Germany
Advisory service for international applicants and students:
Website: https://h-da.de/en/international
Contact: international@h-da.de
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