SAE COURSE DETAILS ABOUT US
The educational paths at SAE Institute are aimed for professional and technical capabilities in the media and the creative industries. All of our courses compre- hend an above average learning experience of practical exercises and hands-on experience.
The SAE Institute’s educational concept has been standing solidly ever Therefore all SAE courses are constructed with not only theory lessons since it was first established back in 1976. With 40 years of experience, but also actual practical exercises, which can be completed by the the SAE Institute has been setting international educational standards students in flexible and convenient time slots. in the media sector with a learning-by-doing method of education. Our The many different SAE Institute campuses around the world offer our unique study concept has been enabling our students around the world students a productive and supportive environment, which leads to high to complete their esteemed SAE Diploma or Bachelor degree* within results. We invite you to educate yourself in our state-of-the-art studi- only 18 months to two years, depending on their choices from the os, endowed with the most high-end equipment, in order to reach your course structures. The SAE education system claims that theory stud- goal of becoming a creative media industry professional. ies must be combined with practical experience.
STRUCTURE & REQUIREMENTS 04
DIPLOMA & BACHELOR DEGREE* 05
AUDIO ENGINEERING 06
MUSIC BUSINESS 08
Game Art & 3D Animation 10
GameS Programming 12
VISUAL FX & 3d ANIMATION 14
Digital Film Production 16
Webdesign & Development 18
Cross Media Production 20
STUDY FEES 22
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 24
CONTACT & CAREER ADVISOR 26
* This programme is quality assured by Middlesex University and you will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion. STRUCTURE & REQUIREMENTS
The SAE Institute Diploma and Bachelor* courses consist of a solid combination of practical experience and theoretical knowledge. The SAE courses are optimally structured for fast-track studies resulting in high-quality performances.
The SAE’s course structure is build with close attention to the lat- in the media industry, while the Bachelor level of education links all est media industry requirements. Technical and academic skills are technical knowledge with economical factors; the two combined result taught in units and separate models in order to cover a wide range of in a Bachelor’s degree. In the Fast-Track degree program (the so called industry related topics and prepare you for your future job placement. „Bachelor Program“) the Diploma and Bachelor modules are delivered The unique study concept is composed of 2/3 of practical exercis- in combination, in order to provide an optimal sequence of studies to es, which are introduced by guided seminars, workshops, self-studies our students in a short amount of time. After successfully completing a and a range of assignments. The practical and theoretical tests are Bachelor‘s degree, the students are also able to further educate them- constructed to educate our students with industry relevant subjects. selves and continue to a Master’s degree. The SAE Diploma is meant to cover all technical qualifications needed
* This programme is quality assured by Middlesex University and you will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion.
OUR DEPARTMENTS
AUDIO ENGINEERING
MUSIC BUSINESS
GAME ART & 3D ANIMATION
GAMES PROGRAMMING
VISUAL FX & 3D ANIMATION
DIGITAL FILM PRODUCTION
WEBDESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
CROSS MEDIA PRODUCTION
04 DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
The Diploma Program is to be seen as a pre-professional qualifica- QUALIFICATION tion, which prepares the students to deal with industry related chal- Intermediate educational qualification and/or professional training lenges and it is the minimum requirement in order to start working in the media sector. The standard course duration of the SAE Diploma is LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION 18 months. Combining theoretical lessons with practical experience; English language proficiency certificate (Level CEFR-B2) the students will have to attend classes and implement their know- ledge learned, by booking the SAE studios and workstations inde- PROOFS AND CERTIFICATES pendently under the supervision of experienced media professionals. Audiogram for AUDIO ENGINEERING, owned laptop computer With over 75% of practical time the students will be expected to VISA REQUIREMENTS manage deadlines, produce a range of different tasks, show initiative, EEA Citizenship & Non EEA Citizenship research and write assignments and invest an average amount of hours on campus and outside. This concept makes the SAE Diploma Age at Entry a technical vocational training with a strong industrial relevance. Minimum 18 years without german passport
REQUIREMENTS BACHELOR
The Bachelor’s Degree program prepares the students for both, QUALIFICATION technical and economical challenges that one might face when A-Level or similar intermediate educational qualification, working as a media professional. There are three delivery modes of professional training and aptitude test a Bachelor’s Degree program – the Fast-Track-, with a duration of LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION 24 months, and two other consecutive study modes with durations English language proficiency certificate (Level CEFR-B2) of 30 or 42 months. The Fast-Track allows to obtain a Bachelor‘s Degree within only two years, due to the fact that there are no se- PROOFS AND CERTIFICATES mester breaks. The Bachelor’s Degree program also covers the SAE Audiogram for AUDIO ENGINEERING, owned laptop computer Diploma and leads to the internationally accepted Bachelor’s Degree. The title ‘Bachelor of Arts / Science (Honours)’ (BA / BSc) will be VISA REQUIREMENTS: awarded by the state Middlesex University in London, which validates Visa or EEA Citizenship the programmes. Contentwise, the students will study the economi- Age at Entry cal and technical aspects of the media industry. Minimum 18 years without german passport
PROGRESSION BACHELOR REQUIREMENTS
The Progression Bachelor program allows SAE’s Diploma graduates QUALIFICATION to obtain an academic Bachelor’s degree in only 12 months. There- prerequisite: SAE Diploma, A-Level or similar intermediate fore it is only possible to join this program after successfully complet- educational qualification, professional training ing the SAE Diploma stage. During the course duration of 12 months the graduate will go through all of the modules from the Bachelor LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION Program that are not a part of the Diploma stage. English language proficiency certificate (Level CEFR-B2) As part of this program there will also be theoretical and practical tests, additionally to a final project. Every student will get an individ- PROOFS AND CERTIFICATES ual curriculum from their academic coordinator. Audiogram for AUDIO ENGINEERING, owned laptop computer
VISA REQUIREMENTS: Visa or EEA Citizenship
Age at Entry Minimum 18 years without german passport
05 AUDIO ENGINEERING
You have an intuition for bass-, mid- and high frequencies and put emphasis on high-quality sound? Than your talent is in the department of Audio Engineering!
The fascination of a job in a studio or behind a mixing console at a Whoever wants to be successful in the audio industry, needs profound concert or in the theatre as a sound expert, is based on the inspiring knowledge, technical understanding and a lot of practical experience. atmosphere, created by working in a team of creative minds. As an Through our unique hands-on approach you will gain access to profes- audio engineer you work at the interface of creativity and technology. sional studios, workstations and high-class equipment. You will obtain Together with musicians, directors, speakers or actors you bundle up insights in consistent production processes and our industry-experi- emotional moments and create something lasting - whether live or on a enced mentors will advice and support you during your practical exer- recording medium. cises and projects. As a graduate of SAE Institute in the department of Audio Engineering you can proceed to a career in a studio for music production, for a radio Whether mixdown or sound-design, recording or post-production – station, in the post-production for Film & TV or in live and concert sound. Unleash your Talent!
FILM- & TV-SOUND Recording on the set, Leveling the field mixer
SOUNDDESIGN Working with synthesizers, Sampling & Sequencing
06 Syllabus PROJECT WORK
For Audio Engineering please find an indicative list of topics below. You will be able to realise your own ideas through various projects, which can be settled in to the following industry-related topics
AURAL TRAINING, ACOUSTICS AND TECHNICAL FOUNDATION Microphones & speakers, Electro-acoustics, DAW MusiC produCtion
MUSIC PRODUCTION History of musical instruments, Signal flow & Audio Consoles, Sound synthesis, Recording & Mixdown, Mastering, Sampling, Sound Effects RADIO DRAMA
INFOTAINMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT Game Sounds, Radio Drama, Audiobooks, Sound Design
EVENTS, LIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT, THEATRE, MUSICALS, TV SHOWS GAME SOUND Lighting and Stage, Wireless Audio Transmission, Live Sound & PA Systems
POST PRODUCTION, SOUND FOR FILM/TV POST PRODUCTION Synchronisation, Multi Channel Audio, Voiceovers, Surround formats, Foley, SMPTE & EBU timecodes MUSIC BUSINESS
You passionately organize concerts, manage bands and take care of the economical side of music? Than your talent is in the department of Music Business!
The processes involved in marketing music, artists and creative con- Whoever wants to be successful in the music, media and audio industry, tent are extremely complex. The music industry connects many different needs profound knowledge, commercial and technical understanding players, it monetizes emotionally charged moments and it reaches al- and a lot of practical experience. Our unique hands-on approach will most every individual as a customer. Mastering the economic factors of help you to adopt professional capabilities, through practical project and this exciting field full of creative potential has a special charm. exercises. You will obtain insights in consistent production processes and our industry-experienced mentors will advice and support you dur- As a graduate of SAE Institute in the department of Music Business you ing your practical projects and assignments. can proceed to a career at a label, as a music publisher or in the field of artist and event management, music licensing, music distribution and Whether artist management or event organisation, a job at a label or in promotion. the digital music distribution – Unleash your Talent!
CONTRACTING DETAILS Interpreting and understanding of contracts
ProjeCT MANAGEMENT Building up and developing artists
08 SYLLABUS PROJECT WORK
For Music Business please find an indicative list of topics below. You will be able to realise your own ideas through various projects, which can be settled in to the following industry-related topics
MUSIC MANAGEMENT Artist & Repertoire Management, Studio Management, Management Strategies ARTIST Portfolio
LAW IN MUSIC & MEDIA Copyright, Licensing, Event Regulations and Law, Contract law ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT
MUSIC ECONOMY Budgeting, Music publishers, Record Label, Distribution MusiC video
EVENT MARKET Concept development, Concert and tour planning, Booking agencies, Tour management
ElecTR. Music Production COMMUNICATIONS Brand development, Marketing & PR, Social Media, Radio, Music TV GAME ART & 3D ANIMATION
You‘ve got a creative side, a lot of imagination and like creating digital worlds? Than your talent is in the department of Game Art & 3D Animation!
Today‘s computer games are complex applications at a high techni- Whoever wants to be successful in the game industry, needs profound cal level and demonstrate an enormous creative potential. They inspire, knowledge, technical understanding and a lot of practical experience. captivate and carry you away, they are interactive and have become in- Through our unique hands-on approach you will gain access to profes- creasingly non-linear. The development of a marketable computer game sional workstations and high-class equipment. You will obtain insights in requires an innovative design and a secure handling of the appropriate consistent production processes and our industry-experienced mentors hardware and software, in addition to good ideas. will advice and support you during your practical exercises and projects.
As a graduate of SAE Institute in the department of Game Art & 3D Whether you are passionate about Rigging, Digital Painting or Character Animation you can proceed to a career in the fields of 3D Modelling, 3D Animation – Unleash your Talent! Animation, Concept Art or Character Creation.
Digital Painting Painting on the Pen Display
Sculpting Design and modelling of Characters
10 SYLLABUS PROJECT WORK
For Game Art & 3D Animation please find an indicative You will be able to realise your own ideas through various projects, list of topics below. which can be settled in to the following industry-related topics
3D GAME Principles of 3D design, Modelling, Texturing, 3D Modelling Organic Game Engine Export
2D GAME Principles of 2D design, Classic drawing techniques, Digital painting 3D Modelling Mechanic
PLAYER VS. ENVIRONMENT GAME High poly modelling, Advanced texturing, Complex objects, Rendering basics ConCEpt / Illustration MULTIPLAYER GAME / CHARACTER CREATION Digital sculpting, Rigging, Character animation, Motion capturing
WEB AND MOBILE GAME Mobile Asset Creation, Performance Optimization, Animation / Rigging Compositing GAMES PROGRAMMING
You enjoy programming, need visual feedback and master each level? Than your talent is in the department of Games Programming!
Computer games are an indispensable part of everyday life. They are Whoever wants to be successful in the game industry, needs profound interactive, have become increasingly non-linear and thereby a challenge knowledge, technical understanding and a lot of practical experience. for every developer. An exciting game idea is an important basis, but an Through our unique hands-on approach you will gain access to profes- engaging gameplay is only achieved, if Game Programmers with a high sional workstations and high-class equipment. You will obtain insights in level of expertise ensure details. consistent production processes and our industry-experienced mentors will advice and support you during your practical exercises and projects. As a graduate of SAE Institute in the department of Games Program- ming you can proceed to a career as Gameplay-, Engine-, Graphics- or Whether mobile or MOBA, Rapid Prototyping or AI programming KI-Programmer. – Unleash your talent!
POWERFUL Hardware Strong GPUs for high-resolution images as well as computers with high performance data are available
Game AnalysIS Analyze and test performance features
12 SYLLABUS PROJECT WORK
For Games Programming please find an indicative list of topics below. You will be able to realise your own ideas through various projects, which can be settled in to the following industry-related topics
3D GAME Programming with C#, Game Mechanic Basics, Object-Oriented Programming ARTIFICIAL IntelligenCE
2D GAME 2D Programming, Paper Prototyping GUI ProgrammiNG
PLAYER VS. ENVIRONMENT GAME Artificial Intelligence, Game Mathematics, Game Physics Procedural Content Creation Middleware
MULTIPLAYER GAME Network Programming, Character Animation Handling, Tool Development
Tech Demo GRAPHICS & SHADER PROGRAMMING Direct X / Open GL, Shader / Render-Pipeline, Textures VISUAL FX & 3D ANIMATION
You enjoy the spectacular, you are artistically gifted and your heart beats digitally? Than your talent is in the Visual FX & 3D Animation department!
The digital revolution is in full swing: Intergalactic wars are blustering in the Whoever wants to be successful in the film and animation industry, needs theatres, rogue waves spill over the living room table and clumsy creators expert knowledge, technical understanding and a lot of practical experi- are saving the world. Computer based images and animations are an in- ence. Through our unique hands-on teaching principle, you get access to tegral part of the film and television industry and increasingly conquer the professional workplaces and high-end equipment. You will get insight into advertising market. High-resolution product visualization, digital spots and popular production processes and experienced mentors will advice and image films, complex simulations and three-dimensional experiences are support you through practical exercises and your own projects. demanded. As a graduate of our professional educational paths in the department of Whether motion graphics or character animation, storytelling or Visual FX & 3D Animation you are expected a career in compositing, 3D rendering – Unleash your Talent! Animation, rendering or concept art.
VISUALISATION Rendering of a product presentation
CHARACTER MODELLING Designing and modelling of a character
14 SYLLABUS PROJECT WORK
For Visual FX & 3D Animation please find an indicative You will be able to realise your own ideas through various projects, list of topics below. which can be settled in to the following industry-related topics
2D GRAPHICS Principles of 2D, classical drawing techniques, Digital Painting Product Visualisation
VFX BASICS Node/layer-based Compositing, Motion Graphics, Storytelling, Basics Camera & Light Movie/Game Trailer
3D FUNDAMENTALS Low/High Poly Modelling, Texturing, 3D Production Pipeline Basics 2D/3D Concept Art 3D ANIMATION Principles of 3D, Rigging, Character Animation, Digital Sculpting, Advanced Texturing, Motion Capturing
RENDERING Character Animation Shader Basics, Texture Mapping, Photorealistic Rendering, 3D Lighting Fundamentals DIGITAL FILM PRODUCTION
You think in moving images, focus on clean cuts and like gripping stories? Than your talent is in the department of Digital Film Production!
A good story is a good start, but only one side of the coin. The process of Whoever wants to be successful in the Film industry, needs profound Film making resembles a long way from the initial idea to the final movie. knowledge, technical understanding and a lot of practical experience. In addition to mastering professional procedures, a confident handling Through our unique hands-on approach you will gain access to profes- of the digital equipment is the highest priority. Also, the post-production sional equipment, workstations and high-class studios. You will obtain offers unexpected opportunities and the progressive digitization requires insights in consistent production processes and our industry-experienced a high level of technical know-how - masters of their profession are more mentors will advice and support you during your practical exercises and sought-after than ever. projects. As a graduate of SAE Institute in the department of Digital Film Produc- tion you can proceed to a career as a camera operator, cutter, producer Whether camera or lighting, editing or post-production – Unleash your or assistant director. Talent!
CAMERA-DOLLY Tracking shots with camera dolly
POST-PRODUCTION Final color correction of the footage
16 SYLLABUS PROJECT WORK
For Digital Film Production please find an indicative list of topics below. You will be able to realise your own ideas through various projects, which can be settled in to the following industry-related topics
SHORT FILM Video technology, Colour theory, Optics, Types of cameras, Picture composition, Editing SHORT film
PORTRAIT Small scenic production and/or a documentary, Story development, Narrative techniques, Character development, Screenplay/Scripting: de- veloping ideas DoCumentaRY
DOCUMENTARY & REPORTAGE Production of a complex documentary production, Camera setup, Focal length, Lenses, Recording formats, Audio equipment and audio editing MusiC video MUSIC VIDEO Production of a music video, Implementation of advanced camera tech- niques and production workflows, Editing techniques, Compositing, Key- ing and Colorgrading, Grip: Dolly training
COMMERCIALS Image film On air screendesign, Screen content, Motion graphics, 3D modelling and texturing, 3D Animation, Camera and lighting & 3D rendering WEBDESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
You‘re constantly online and enjoy it? You‘re passionate about web programming or you have an eye for good design? Than your talent is in the department of Webdesign & Development!
The Semantic Web has long been on the rise, but the most exciting de- Whoever wants to be successful in the Internet industry, needs profound velopments are still to come. Due to the permanent expansion of mobile knowledge, technical understanding and a lot of practical experience. networks and the non-stop retrieval of information, the need for creative Through our unique hands-on approach you will gain access to profes- designers and skilled web programmers will rise rapidly over the next few sional workstations and high-class equipment. You will obtain insights in years. Untypical ideas, innovative concepts and sustainable solutions will consistent production processes and our industry-experienced mentors be needed. will advice and support you during your practical exercises and projects. As a graduate of SAE Institute in the department of Webdesign & Develop- ment you can proceed to a career as Screen Designer, Graphic Designer, Whether you are passionate about HTML or PHP, Photoshop or databases – Web Programmer, Database Developer or Mobile Application Developer. Unleash your talent!
GRAPHIC DESIGN Image processing on graphics tablet
WEBDEVELOPMENT Building websites with HTML and CSS
18 SYLLABUS PROJECT WORK
For Webdesign & Development please find an indicative You will be able to realise your own ideas through various projects, list of topics below. which can be settled in to the following industry-related topics
IMAGE COMPOSITION AND IMAGE PROCESSING Techniques of digital image processing, Digital Photography, Graphic Design Responsive Design
WEB DEVELOPMENT WITH HTML HTML / CSS, XHTML & HTML5, Responsive Web Design Accessibility
DYNAMIC WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT Dynamic web pages with javascript knowledge of DOM and DOM manipulation, AJAX and JavaScript / AJAX frameworks (eg jQuery), Object-oriented programming Javascript / AJAX
SERVER-SIDE PROGRAMMING AND DATABASES WITH PHP & MYSQL PHP & MySQL, Content Management System
User Experience WEB ANIMATION Vector Graphics, Edge Animate and Actionscript, Motion Graphic Design CROSS MEDIA PRODUCTION
You are communicative, you work multimedia-based and you ask the right questions? Than your talent is in the department of Cross Media Production!
The medium is the message - modern journalism is more than ever Whoever wants to be successful in the communication industry, needs based on digital reporting. Blogs and News Feeds are conquering the profound knowledge, technical understanding and a lot of practical market and online editions are replacing the traditional print media. Con- experience. Through our unique hands-on approach you will gain ac- tent is not just accessed, but increasingly shared, commented on, rated cess to professional studios, workstations and high-class equipment. You and linked. will obtain insights in consistent production processes and our industry- experienced mentors will advice and support you during your practical Professional networking, multimedia skills and of course journalistic ex- exercises and projects. pertise is needed. As a graduate of SAE Institute in the department of Cross Media Production you can proceed to a career as Online Journalist, Whether you are passionate about Reportages or Newsletters, Podcasts Corporate Blogger, PR Officer, Social Media Editor or Video Journalist. or blogs – Unleash your talent!
source evaluation Research methods and presentation
Online PubliSHING Writing for the web, seo & online-marketing
20 SYLLABUS PROJECT WORK
For Cross Media Production please find an indicative list of topics below. You will be able to realise your own ideas through various projects, which can be settled in to the following industry-related topics
IMAGE DESIGN, IMAGE EDITING AND PHOTOGRAPHY Digital Photography, Image processing, Graphic Design PHoto reportage JOURNALISM Research, Analysis and definition of the target group, Journalistic forms, Reports and comments, Print and online journalism, Writing for the web VIDEO POST PODCASTING, VOICE POSTS, PRODUCTION OF ATMOSPHERE Basics of digital audio technology, Audio production & postproduction, Techniques of recording and voice recording, Use of digital audio work- stations, Fades and effects
BLOGGING & ONLINE PUBLISHING Webisode Fundamentals of publishing on the Internet, Corporate media, PR and publicity, Social Media, Publishing on the Web
VIDEO SHOOTING AND EDITING Basics of Video Technology, Digital Cameras, Lighting, RADIO REPORT Post-production, Techniques of video editing and montage theory STUDY FEES OVERVIEW
SAE DIPLOMA 18 MONTHS
COURSE ENROLMENT FEES (3x) TOTAL
Audio Engineering Diploma, Music Business Diploma, Game Art & 3D Animation Diploma, Games Programming Diploma, 4.710,00 € 900 € 15.030,00 € Visual FX & 3D Animation Diploma, (upfront every six months) Digital Film Production Diploma, Webdesign & Development Diploma, Cross Media Production Diploma
BACHELOR STUDIES BACHELOR FAST TRACK DEGREE - 24 MONTHS
COURSE ENROLMENT FEES (4x) TOTAL
BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production* incl. Audio Engineering Diploma, BA/BSc (Hons) Music Business* incl. Music Business Diploma, BA/BSc (Hons) Game Art Animation* incl. Game Art & 3D Animation Diploma, BSc (Hons) Games Programming* incl. Games Programming Diploma, 5.739,00 € 900 € 23.856,00 € BA/BSc (Hons) Visual Effects Animation* incl. Visual FX & 3D Animation Diploma, (upfront every six months) BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Film Production* incl. Digital Film Production Diploma, BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development* incl. Webdesign & Development Diploma, BA/BSc (Hons) Media Production and Publishing* incl. Cross Media Production Diploma
DIPLOMA & BACHELOR CONSECUTIVE - 30 MONTHS FULL TIME
COURSE ENROLMENT FEES DIPLOMA (3x) FEES BACHELOR (2x) TOTAL
Audio Engineering Diploma + BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production*, Music Business Diploma + BA/BSc (Hons) Music Business*, Game Art & 3D Animation Diploma + BA/BSc (Hons) Game Art Animation*, Games Programming Diploma + BSc (Hons) Games Programming*, 4.710,00 € 4.560,00 € 900 € 24.150,00 € Visual FX & 3D Animation Diploma + BA/BSc (Hons) Visual Effects Animation*, (upfront every six months) (upfront every six months) Digital Film Production Diploma + BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Film Production*, Webdesign & Development Diploma + BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development*, Cross Media Production Diploma + BA/BSc (Hons) Media Production and Publishing*
DIPLOMA & BACHELOR CONSECUTIVE - 42 MONTHS PART TIME
COURSE ENROLMENT FEES DIPLOMA (3x) FEES BACHELOR (4x) TOTAL
Audio Engineering Diploma + BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production*, Music Business Diploma + BA/BSc (Hons) Music Business*, Game Art & 3D Animation Diploma + BA/BSc (Hons) Game Art Animation*, Games Programming Diploma + BSc (Hons) Games Programming*, 4.710,00 € 2.502,00 € 900 € 25.038,00 € Visual FX & 3D Animation Diploma + BA/BSc (Hons) Visual Effects Animation*, (upfront every six months) (upfront every six months) Digital Film Production Diploma + BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Film Production*, Webdesign & Development Diploma + BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development*, Cross Media Production Diploma + BA/BSc (Hons) Media Production and Publishing*
PROGRESSION BACHELOR BACHELOR ONLY - 12 MONTHS FULL TIME
COURSE ENROLMENT FEES (2x) TOTAL
BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production*, BA/BSc (Hons) Music Business*, BA/BSc (Hons) Game Art Animation*, BSc (Hons) Games Programming*, 4.560,00 € 900 € 10.020,00 € BA/BSc (Hons) Visual Effects Animation*, (upfront every six months) BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Film Production*, BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development*, BA/BSc (Hons) Media Production and Publishing*
BACHELOR ONLY - 24 MONTHS PART TIME
COURSE ENROLMENT FEES (4x) TOTAL
BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production*, BA/BSc (Hons) Music Business*, BA/BSc (Hons) Game Art Animation*, BSc (Hons) Games Programming*, 2.502,00 € 900 € 10.908,00 € BA/BSc (Hons) Visual Effects Animation*, (upfront every six months) BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Film Production*, BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development*, BA/BSc (Hons) Media Production and Publishing*
* This programme is quality assured by Middlesex University and you will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion. 22 COURSE DURATION
DIPLOMA 18 Months
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DIPLOMA BACHELOR 18 Months 24 Months
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DIPLOMA ALREADY ACHIEVED BACHELOR on another SAE campus 12 Months
DIPLOMA ALREADY ACHIEVED BACHELOR on another SAE campus 24 Months QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
If you have any further questions, this section would provide you with basic information regarding the educational path at SAE Berlin. Our career advisors are looking forward to providing you with any additional information via Email, Phone or Skype.
24 1. General inquiry
Is SAE Institute Berlin offering courses in English? When do the courses start? Yes, SAE Institute Berlin is offering all courses in English. Also SAE Berlin All Bachelor and Diploma courses are starting on fixed dates, which are is the only campus in Germany who offers courses in English. in March and September, of every year.
Can I visit SAE Berlin and talk to someone? How are the courses structured? Please contact our career advisor Anat Gilad ([email protected]) for a per- An overview of the course structure can be found in our brochure on sonal appointment. If you are not able to visit us in Berlin, you can also page 5. Use the QR-Code on the right page or the link below for watching contact us for a Skype-appointment with Anat, in order to discuss your a short video explaining the facts. future educational path. www.vimeo.com/95492396
2. VISA REQUIREMENTS
Do I need a visa in order to study in Germany? Which kind of visa should I apply for? Yes, you need a visa, unless you are an EEA passport holder. To our current Issuing a visa can be a confusing and a complicated process. There are understanding you would not be able to apply for a “Student Visa” as this ap- several kinds of visas and if you are not sure which one you should apply plies only when getting accepted to state recognized universities which SAE for, please be advised to first discuss this matter with your career advisor. Institute is not. However there might be alternative routes which might help in specific cases. Please contact your career advisor for further information. Does it cost money to apply for a visa? Yes. The visa application process fee is 60,- Euro.
3. THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA
The EEA is an area of free trade and free movement for people, com- Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Den- prising the member states of the European Union, in addition to Norway, mark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ice- Iceland and Liechtenstein. While Switzerland is not in the EEA, Swiss land, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, nationals have the same rights as EEA nationals. Please see the list of all Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, EEA countries on the right. Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK
4. APPLICATION & REGISTRATION
Access requirements - Application form The requirements are stated on page 5 in this brochure. - A proof of your secondary level of education
- English language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL or sufficient) How do I apply? - A copy of the front and back side of your passport In order to apply for SAE Berlin, please send us the following documents - A copy of you visa if you already hold one by email to [email protected] or [email protected]. - An audiogram test (when studying Audio Engineering) Is there a deadline for applying to a SAE Berlin course? Which kind of laptop do I need? Yes, the application deadline always ends four weeks before the course As mentioned in the brochure you should have your own laptop. But it will starts. We will contact you shortly after we have received all documents, not be your primary working device. It should assist you with your studies. needed for your application. Please note that finding a room in or close to Therefore any regular laptop will be sufficient. Berlin can take weeks. If you need a visa you should apply for it as soon as possible, it can take up to 12 weeks to receive a visa.
5. LIVING IN BERLIN
Does SAE Berlin offer accomodation? Is it possible to work beside my studies? No. You will have to find an accomodation by yourself. If you are joining our „Fast-Track Degree“ course, we do not recommend The following links can be very helpful: having a side job, since it is a full-time (40 hours/week) course. If you are joining the SAE Diploma or the part-time Progression Bachelor you might www.fu-berlin.de/sites/unterbringung/individuell/index.html be able to work 10-15 hours per week without being overburden. www.studentenwerk-berlin.de/en/wohnen/woanders_wohnen/berliner_wbgs https://www.medici-living.de/s/berlin Does SAE Berlin offer internships or job placement? https://www.uniplaces.com SAE Berlin have a large network in the media industry in Germany. We also offer a job portal which is available only for SAE students and can What are the living costs in Berlin? provide and guidance when searching for a job placement. A German student‘s average monthly budget is about 864 €. Berlin is about 10-20% less expensive, than the rest of Germany, regarding the living expenses, such as accommodation and groceries.
6. FUNDING
Does SAE offer sholarships? No, SAE doesn’t offer any scholarships. However in some countries schol- arships are offered for overseas studies. If you have any further questions left, do not hesitate to contact our career advisor mentioned below.
Anat Gilad Career advisor Cuvrystr. 4 10997 Berlin/Germany Phone: +49 (0)30 - 2206621 - 16 Email: [email protected] Skype: careeradvisorsaeberlin www.sae.edu
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