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Media Technology
On the Media Technology degree programme, you’ll develop the mindset required for modern media production. You’ll gain an understanding of production systems, analyse processes and make decisions under real-world conditions. In doing so, you’ll combine engineering, IT and media technology to ensure that productions run smoothly.
What sets Mittweida apart is its direct practical focus. You’ll work with professional equipment in real production environments. Television and Virtual Production studios, as well as collaborations with partners such as Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk and Blackmagic Design, ensure that you don’t just practise, but actually produce content and gain valuable experience that isn’t available at other universities.
What the Media Technology degree programme in Mittweida is all about
An overview of the course content
During your Media Technology degree in Mittweida, you’ll gain a broad foundation of knowledge in production technology, IT skills and design. You’ll learn how audio, video and lighting systems are set up and how to use them effectively for film, TV and event productions.
By choosing your specialisation, you can tailor your degree programme to your interests: in Live Production, you’ll work on real production sets such as our television studio, complete with a professional TV control room. In Virtual Production, you’ll delve into the future of media production, combining real-life footage with computer-generated worlds. Thanks to the numerous projects – including TV productions such as the MittNight Show and commissions from MDR – you’ll be perfectly prepared for your entry into the professional media world by the end of your degree.
Media Production Technology I
Media Markets
Fundamentals of Media Informatics
Fundamentals of Design
Music
Introduction to Academic Writing
Media Production Technology II
Fundamentals of AV Design
Dramaturgy and Narration
Graphics and Animation
Specialised Applications in Web Development
Media Business Management
Event Technology
Project and Event Management
Lighting Design
Motion graphics
2 specialisation modules
In the Live Production specialisation:
- Audio Technology
- Studio Technology I
In the Virtual Production specialisation:
- Interaction Design
- Real-time Graphics
Media Technologies
Media Technology Event I
Network and Streaming Technology
Academic Publishing
2 specialisation modules
In the Live Production specialisation:
- Post-production
- Media Production I
In the Virtual Production specialisation:
- Modelling and Texturing
- Virtual Production I
Start-up Management
Media Technology for Events II
Application Development
Interdisciplinary Learning
2 specialisation modules
In the Live Production specialisation:
- Studio Technology II
- Media Production II
In the Virtual Production specialisation:
- Digital Composition
- Virtual Production II
Practical module (12 weeks)
Bachelor’s thesis (12 weeks)
Media Technology in Mittweida
In summary – Media Technology in Mittweida
A full-time Bachelor’s degree programme at the intersection of media production and technology
(180 Credits)
Once you’ve completed your Bachelor’s degree in Media Technology, many doors will be open to you: you could work in television studios, production companies, event agencies or streaming companies, for example as a video or sound technician, technical producer, systems engineer, broadcast operator, project manager or Virtual Production specialist. If you’d like to further your knowledge, the Master’s programme in Media Management and Technology at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is an excellent option.
Application and Admission
Applicants must hold a general university entrance qualification, a university of applied sciences entrance qualification, a subject-specific university entrance qualification or an equivalent recognised qualification. Applicants who have completed vocational training and have at least three years’ professional experience may also be admitted following a consultation and a successful entrance examination.
Language skills:
Anyone who did not obtain their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must demonstrate German language proficiency at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Proof of this can be provided, for example, by passing the ‘German as a Foreign Language’ (TestDaF) test at the Mittweida University Preparatory College with an average score of TDN 3 in all four sections, or by presenting an equivalent certificate.
The application period for the winter semester begins on 15 April and ends on 15 July. You can register online via the HSMW application portal. Once you have submitted all your documents, you can enrol. Once you have enrolled, your place at Mittweida is secured. For international applicants, the application deadline is 15 May, to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
We’ve got you covered! Excellent study conditions, modern facilities and affordable rent allow you to focus fully on your studies. Tutorials are on hand to help with academic queries, the SAXEED start-up network supports you on your journey to developing your own business idea, and the Social Support Service offers assistance with specific life situations, such as childcare or caring for relatives. The campus also has plenty to offer: two music festivals a year, an active esports team and a vibrant student community. Discover just how diverse life in Mittweida is – at the Open Day or the Night of Science.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. Ideally, you should bring your own laptop for day-to-day work, taking notes in lectures or carrying out research. Beyond that, however, you absolutely do not need to buy any expensive specialist equipment. That’s one of the great advantages of studying at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences: the university provides all the equipment you need. Through our in-house equipment hire service, you’ll have free access to everything you need for your projects – from high-end microphones to professional camcorders.
No, you don’t need to be an expert to start with. We’ll teach you everything from scratch. What you should bring with you, though, is a certain affinity for technology and a sense of curiosity: you should be keen to understand how things work and how to use technology.
Whilst Media Management focuses on conception and planning, Media Technology concentrates on the technical execution and implementation of projects and productions. Audio and Acoustical Engineering is a purely engineering degree with a strong emphasis on mathematics and physics. Media Technology, on the other hand, is more application-oriented and focuses on the practical technical implementation in everyday media work.
In Mittweida, the focus is on ‘doing’: whilst in big cities you often find yourself queuing to use the equipment, Mittweida offers outstanding access to equipment and state-of-the-art studios. Thanks to the close-knit community on campus, you can try your hand at interdisciplinary projects (e.g. TV productions, events). Here, you don’t just learn the theory; you’ll be right at the director’s desk or the lighting console.
That’s brilliant! We place great importance on ensuring that you don’t learn using outdated technology. The course content is consistently designed with the industry in mind. Our technical equipment – from cameras to mixing desks – is always up to the latest industry standards, so that once you’ve completed your studies, you can step straight into a professional career without needing to adjust.
