SAE COURSE DETAILS
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SAE COURSE DETAILS
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
The SAE Institute’s educational concept has been standing solidly ever
since it was first established back in 1976. With over 40 years of ex-
perience, the SAE Institute has been setting international education-
al standards in the media sector with a learning-by-doing method of
education. Our unique study concept has been enabling our students
around the world to complete their esteemed SAE Diploma or Bachelor
degree* within only 18 months to two years, depending on their choic-
es from the course structures. The SAE education system claims that
theory studies must be combined with practical experience.
Therefore all SAE courses are constructed with not only theory lessons
but also actual practical exercises, which can be completed by the
students in flexible and convenient time slots.
The many different SAE Institute campuses around the world offer our
students a productive and supportive environment, which leads to high
results. We invite you to educate yourself in our state-of-the-art studi-
os, endowed with the most high-end equipment, in order to reach your
goal of becoming a creative media industry professional.
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.
* 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
The SAE’s course structure is build with close attention to the lat-
est media industry requirements. Technical and academic skills are
taught in units and separate models in order to cover a wide range of
industry related topics and prepare you for your future job placement.
The unique study concept is composed of 2/3 of practical exercis-
es, which are introduced by guided seminars, workshops, self-studies
and a range of assignments. The practical and theoretical tests are
constructed to educate our students with industry relevant subjects.
The SAE Diploma is meant to cover all technical qualifications needed
in the media industry, while the Bachelor level of education links all
technical knowledge with economical factors; the two combined result
in a Bachelor’s degree. In the Fast-Track degree program (the so called
„Bachelor Program“) the Diploma and Bachelor modules are delivered
in combination, in order to provide an optimal sequence of studies to
our students in a short amount of time. After successfully completing a
Bachelor‘s degree, the students are also able to further educate them-
selves and continue to a Master’s degree.
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.
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* This programme is quality assured by Middlesex University and you will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion.
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATION
A-Level or similar intermediate educational qualification,
professional training and aptitude test
LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION
English language proficiency certificate (Level CEFR-B2)
PROOFS AND CERTIFICATES
Audiogram for AUDIO ENGINEERING, owned laptop computer
VISA REQUIREMENTS:
Visa or EEA Citizenship
Age at Entry
Minimum 18 years without german passport
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATION
Intermediate educational qualification and/or professional training
LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION
English language proficiency certificate (Level CEFR-B2)
PROOFS AND CERTIFICATES
Audiogram for AUDIO ENGINEERING, owned laptop computer
VISA REQUIREMENTS
EEA Citizenship only
Age at Entry
Minimum 18 years without german passport
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATION
prerequisite: SAE Diploma, A-Level or similar intermediate
educational qualification, professional training
LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION
English language proficiency certificate (Level CEFR-B2)
PROOFS AND CERTIFICATES
Audiogram for AUDIO ENGINEERING, owned laptop computer
VISA REQUIREMENTS:
Visa or EEA Citizenship
Age at Entry
Minimum 18 years without german passport
BACHELOR
The Bachelor’s Degree program prepares the students for both,
technical and economical challenges that one might face when
working as a media professional. There are three delivery modes of
a Bachelor’s Degree program – the Fast-Track-, with a duration of
24 months, and two other consecutive study modes with durations
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-
mester breaks. The Bachelor’s Degree program also covers the SAE
Diploma and leads to the internationally accepted Bachelor’s Degree.
The title ‘Bachelor of Arts / Science (Honours)’ (BA / BSc) will be
awarded by the state Middlesex University in London, which validates
the programmes. Contentwise, the students will study the economi-
cal and technical aspects of the media industry.
DIPLOMA
The Diploma Program is to be seen as a pre-professional qualifica-
tion, which prepares the students to deal with industry related chal-
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
18 months. Combining theoretical lessons with practical experience;
the students will have to attend classes and implement their know-
ledge learned, by booking the SAE studios and workstations inde-
pendently under the supervision of experienced media professionals.
With over 75% of practical time the students will be expected to
manage deadlines, produce a range of different tasks, show initiative,
research and write assignments and invest an average amount of
hours on campus and outside. This concept makes the SAE Diploma
a technical vocational training with a strong industrial relevance.
PROGRESSION BACHELOR
The Progression Bachelor program allows SAE’s Diploma graduates
to obtain an academic Bachelor’s degree in only 12 months. There-
fore it is only possible to join this program after successfully complet-
ing the SAE Diploma stage. During the course duration of 12 months
the graduate will go through all of the modules from the Bachelor
Program that are not a part of the Diploma stage.
As part of this program there will also be theoretical and practical
tests, additionally to a final project. Every student will get an individ-
ual curriculum from their academic coordinator.
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The fascination of a job in a studio or behind a mixing console at a
concert or in the theatre as a sound expert, is based on the inspiring
atmosphere, created by working in a team of creative minds. As an
audio engineer you work at the interface of creativity and technology.
Together with musicians, directors, speakers or actors you bundle up
emotional moments and create something lasting - whether live or on a
recording medium.
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
station, in the post-production for Film & TV or in live and concert sound.
Whoever wants to be successful in the audio industry, needs profound
knowledge, technical understanding and a lot of practical experience.
Through our unique hands-on approach you will gain access to profes-
sional studios, workstations and high-class equipment. You will obtain
insights in consistent production processes and our industry-experi-
enced mentors will advice and support you during your practical exer-
cises and projects.
Whether mixdown or sound-design, recording or post-production –
Unleash your Talent!
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!
FILM- & TV-SOUND
Recording on the set, Leveling the field mixer
SOUNDDESIGN
Working with synthesizers, Sampling & Sequencing
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Syllabus
For Audio Engineering please find an indicative list of topics below.
AURAL TRAINING, ACOUSTICS AND TECHNICAL FOUNDATION
Microphones & speakers, Electro-acoustics, DAW, studio and listening
environments
MUSIC PRODUCTION
History of musical instruments, Signal flow & Audio Consoles, Sound
synthesis, Recording & Mixdown, Mastering, Sampling, Sound Effects
INFOTAINMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT
Game Sounds, Radio Drama, Audiobooks, Sound Design, Foley
recording, Interactive media
EVENTS, LIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT, THEATRE, MUSICALS, TV SHOWS
Lighting and Stage, Wireless Audio Transmission,
Live Sound & PA Systems, FOH
POST PRODUCTION, SOUND FOR FILM/TV
Synchronisation, Multi Channel Audio, Voiceovers, Surround formats,
Foley, SMPTE & EBU timecodes, Spatial Audio
PROJECT WORK
You will be able to realise your own ideas through various projects,
which can be settled in to the following industry-related topics
MusiC produCtion
IMMERSIVE AUDIO
GAME SOUND
POST PRODUCTION
The processes involved in marketing music, artists and creative con-
tent are extremely complex. The music industry connects many different
players, it monetizes emotionally charged moments and it reaches al-
most every individual as a customer. Mastering the economic factors of
this exciting field full of creative potential has a special charm.
As a graduate of SAE Institute in the department of Music Business you
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
promotion.
Whoever wants to be successful in the music, media and audio industry,
needs profound knowledge, commercial and technical understanding
and a lot of practical experience. Our unique hands-on approach will
help you to adopt professional capabilities, through practical project and
exercises. You will obtain insights in consistent production processes
and our industry-experienced mentors will advice and support you dur-
ing your practical projects and assignments.
Whether artist management or event organisation, a job at a label or in
the digital music distribution – Unleash your Talent!
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!
CONTRACTING DETAILS
Interpreting and understanding of contracts
ProjeCT MANAGEMENT
Building up and developing artists
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SYLLABUS
For Music Business please find an indicative list of topics below.
MUSIC MANAGEMENT
Artist & Repertoire Management, Studio Management,
Management Strategies
LAW IN MUSIC & MEDIA
Copyright, Licensing, Event Regulations and Law,
Contract law
MUSIC ECONOMY
Budgeting, Music publishers, Record Label, Distribution
EVENT MARKET
Concept development, Concert and tour planning, Booking agencies,
Tour management
COMMUNICATIONS
Brand development, Marketing & PR, Social Media, Radio, Music TV
PROJECT WORK
You will be able to realise your own ideas through various projects,
which can be settled in to the following industry-related topics
ARTIST Portfolio
EVENT MANAGEMENT
MusiC video
ElecTR. Music Production
Today‘s computer games are complex applications at a high techni-
cal level and demonstrate an enormous creative potential. They inspire,
captivate and carry you away, they are interactive and have become in-
creasingly non-linear. The development of a marketable computer game
requires an innovative design and a secure handling of the appropriate
hardware and software, in addition to good ideas.
As a graduate of SAE Institute in the department of Game Art & 3D
Animation you can proceed to a career in the fields of 3D Modelling, 3D
Animation, Concept Art or Character Creation.
Whoever wants to be successful in the game industry, needs profound
knowledge, technical understanding and a lot of practical experience.
Through our unique hands-on approach you will gain access to profes-
sional workstations and high-class equipment. You will obtain insights in
consistent production processes and our industry-experienced mentors
will advice and support you during your practical exercises and projects.
Whether you are passionate about Rigging, Digital Painting or Character
Animation – Unleash your Talent!
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!
Digital Painting
Painting on the Pen Display
Sculpting
Design and modelling of Characters
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SYLLABUS
For Game Art & 3D Animation please find an indicative
list of topics below.
2D FUNDAMENTALS
Principles of 2D Design, Classic Drawing, Digital Image Processing,
Digital Painting
3D FUNDAMENTALS
Principles of 3D, Low/High-Poly Modelling, Classic Texturing,
Texture Baking, Export Pipeline
ANIMATION & RENDERING
2D/3D Animation, Rigging, Lighting & Cameras, Materials,
Offline Rendering
ENVIRONMENT & CHARACTER CREATION
Digital Sculpting, Anatomy, PBR Texturing, Photogrammetry
REAL-TIME RENDERING
Game Engine, Visual Scripting, Foliage Creation, Particles,
Destructibles, Landscape Creation, Level Design
PROJECT WORK
You will be able to realise your own ideas through various projects,
which can be settled in to the following industry-related topics
CONCEPT ART
Animated Short Film
Environment Art
Real-Time Visualization
Computer games are an indispensable part of everyday life. They are
interactive, have become increasingly non-linear and thereby a challenge
for every developer. An exciting game idea is an important basis, but an
engaging gameplay is only achieved, if Game Programmers with a high
level of expertise ensure details.
As a graduate of SAE Institute in the department of Games Program-
ming you can proceed to a career as Gameplay-, Engine-, Graphics- or
KI-Programmer.
Whoever wants to be successful in the game industry, needs profound
knowledge, technical understanding and a lot of practical experience.
Through our unique hands-on approach you will gain access to profes-
sional workstations and high-class equipment. You will obtain insights in
consistent production processes and our industry-experienced mentors
will advice and support you during your practical exercises and projects.
Whether mobile or MOBA, Rapid Prototyping or AI programming
– Unleash your talent!
GAMES PROGRAMMING
You enjoy programming, need visual feedback and master each level?
Than your talent is in the department of Games Programming!
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
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SYLLABUS
For Games Programming please find an indicative list of topics below.
3D GAME
Programming with C#, Game Mechanic Basics,
Object-Oriented Programming
2D GAME
2D Programming, Paper Prototyping, Level Design
PLAYER VS. ENVIRONMENT GAME
Artificial Intelligence, Game Mathematics, Game Physics
Procedural Content Creation
MULTIPLAYER GAME
Network Programming, Character Animation Handling,
Tool Development
GRAPHICS & SHADER PROGRAMMING
Direct X / Open GL, Shader / Render-Pipeline, Textures
PROJECT WORK
You will be able to realise your own ideas through various projects,
which can be settled in to the following industry-related topics
ARTIFICIAL IntelligenCE
GUI ProgrammiNG
Middleware
VR & AR GAMES
The digital revolution is in full swing: Intergalactic wars are blustering in the
theatres, rogue waves spill over the living room table and clumsy creators
are saving the world. Computer based images and animations are an in-
tegral part of the film and television industry and increasingly conquer the
advertising market. High-resolution product visualization, digital spots and
image films, complex simulations and three-dimensional experiences are
demanded.
As a graduate of our professional educational paths in the department of
Visual FX & 3D Animation you are expected a career in compositing, 3D
Animation, rendering or concept art.
Whoever wants to be successful in the film and animation industry, needs
expert knowledge, technical understanding and a lot of practical experi-
ence. Through our unique hands-on teaching principle, you get access to
professional workplaces and high-end equipment. You will get insight into
popular production processes and experienced mentors will advice and
support you through practical exercises and your own projects.
Whether motion graphics or character animation, storytelling or
rendering – Unleash your Talent!
VISUAL FX & 3D ANIMATION
If you enjoy the spectacular, you are artistically gifted and your heart beats
digitally, then your talent is in the Visual FX & 3D Animation department!
VISUALISATION
Rendering of a product presentation
CHARACTER MODELLING
Designing and modelling of a character
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SYLLABUS
For Visual FX & 3D Animation please find an indicative
list of topics below.
2D GRAPHICS
Principles of 2D, classical drawing techniques, Digital Painting
VFX BASICS
Node/layer-based Compositing, Motion Graphics, Storytelling,
Basics Camera & Light
3D FUNDAMENTALS
Low/High Poly Modelling, Texturing, 3D Production Pipeline Basics
3D ANIMATION
Principles of 3D, Rigging, Character Animation, Digital Sculpting,
Advanced Texturing, Motion Capturing
RENDERING
Shader Basics, Texture Mapping, Photorealistic Rendering,
3D Lighting Fundamentals
PROJECT WORK
You will be able to realise your own ideas through various projects,
which can be settled in to the following industry-related topics
Product Visualisation
Movie/Game Trailer
2D/3D Concept Art
Character Animation
A good story is a good start, but only one side of the coin. The process of
Film making resembles a long way from the initial idea to the final movie.
In addition to mastering professional procedures, a confident handling
of the digital equipment is the highest priority. Also, the post-production
offers unexpected opportunities and the progressive digitization requires
a high level of technical know-how - masters of their profession are more
sought-after than ever.
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
or assistant director.
Whoever wants to be successful in the Film industry, needs profound
knowledge, technical understanding and a lot of practical experience.
Through our unique hands-on approach you will gain access to profes-
sional equipment, workstations and high-class studios. You will obtain
insights in consistent production processes and our industry-experienced
mentors will advice and support you during your practical exercises and
projects.
Whether camera or lighting, editing or post-production – Unleash your
Talent!
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!
CAMERA-DOLLY
Tracking shots with camera dolly
POST-PRODUCTION
Final color correction of the footage
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SYLLABUS
For Digital Film Production please find an indicative list of topics below.
SCREEN WRITING & STORYTELLING
Small scenic production, Story development, Narrative techniques,
Character development, Screenplay/Scripting: developing ideas
SHORT FILM
Video technology, Colour theory, Optics, Types of cameras,
Picture composition, Editing, History of film
DOCUMENTARY & REPORTAGE
Production of a complex documentary production, Camera setup, Focal
length, Lenses, Recording formats, Audio equipment and audio editing
ADVANCED FILM PRODUCTION
Implementation of advanced camera techniques and production work-
flows, Editing techniques, Lightning, Grip: Dolly, crane and Steadycam
POST PRODUCTION
On air screendesign, Screen content, Motion graphics, Greenscreen,
compositing and color grading
PROJECT WORK
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
DoCumentaRY
MusiC video
DIRECTING
The Semantic Web has long been on the rise, but the most exciting de-
velopments are still to come. Due to the permanent expansion of mobile
networks and the non-stop retrieval of information, the need for creative
designers and skilled web programmers will rise rapidly over the next few
years. Untypical ideas, innovative concepts and sustainable solutions will
be needed.
As a graduate of SAE Institute in the department of Webdesign & Develop-
ment you can proceed to a career as Screen Designer, Graphic Designer,
Web Programmer, Database Developer or Mobile Application Developer.
Whoever wants to be successful in the Internet industry, needs profound
knowledge, technical understanding and a lot of practical experience.
Through our unique hands-on approach you will gain access to profes-
sional workstations and high-class equipment. You will obtain insights in
consistent production processes and our industry-experienced mentors
will advice and support you during your practical exercises and projects.
Whether you are passionate about HTML or PHP, Photoshop or databases –
Unleash your talent!
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!
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Image processing on graphics tablet
WEBDEVELOPMENT
Building websites with HTML and CSS
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SYLLABUS
For Webdesign & Development please find an indicative
list of topics below.
IMAGE COMPOSITION AND IMAGE PROCESSING
Techniques of digital image processing, Digital Photography, Graphic Design
WEB DEVELOPMENT WITH HTML
HTML / CSS, XHTML & HTML5, Responsive Web Design
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
SERVER-SIDE PROGRAMMING AND DATABASES WITH PHP & MYSQL
PHP & MySQL, Content Management System
WEB ANIMATION
Vector Graphics, Edge Animate and Actionscript, Motion Graphic Design
PROJECT WORK
You will be able to realise your own ideas through various projects,
which can be settled in to the following industry-related topics
Responsive Design
Accessibility
Javascript / AJAX
User Experience
The medium is the message - modern journalism is more than ever
based on digital reporting. Blogs and News Feeds are conquering the
market and online editions are replacing the traditional print media. Con-
tent is not just accessed, but increasingly shared, commented on, rated
and linked.
Professional networking, multimedia skills and of course journalistic ex-
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,
Corporate Blogger, PR Officer, Social Media Editor or Video Journalist.
Whoever wants to be successful in the communication industry, needs
profound knowledge, technical understanding and a lot of practical
experience. Through our unique hands-on approach you will gain ac-
cess to professional studios, workstations and high-class equipment. You
will obtain insights in consistent production processes and our industry-
experienced mentors will advice and support you during your practical
exercises and projects.
Whether you are passionate about Reportages or Newsletters, Podcasts
or blogs – Unleash your talent!
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!
source evaluation
Research methods and presentation
Online PubliSHING
Writing for the web, seo & online-marketing
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PROJECT WORK
You will be able to realise your own ideas through various projects,
which can be settled in to the following industry-related topics
PHoto reportage
VIDEO POST
Webisode
RADIO REPORT
SYLLABUS
For Cross Media Production please find an indicative list of topics below.
IMAGE DESIGN, IMAGE EDITING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Digital Photography, Image processing, Graphic Design
JOURNALISM
Research, Analysis and definition of the target group,
Journalistic forms, Reports and comments,
Print and online journalism, Writing for the web
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
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,
Post-production, Techniques of video editing and montage theory
* This programme is quality assured by Middlesex University and you will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion.
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,
Visual FX & 3D Animation Diploma,
Digital Film Production Diploma,
Webdesign & Development Diploma,
Cross Media Production Diploma
900 €4.848,00 €
(upfront every six months)15.444,00 €
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BACHELOR STUDIES
BACHELOR FAST TRACK DEGREE - 24 MONTHS FULL TIME
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,
BA/BSc (Hons) Visual Effects Animation* incl. Visual FX & 3D Animation Diploma,
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
900 €5.907,00 €
(upfront every six months)24.528,00 €
DIPLOMA & BACHELOR CONSECUTIVE - 30 MONTHS PART 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*,
Visual FX & 3D Animation Diploma + BA/BSc (Hons) Visual Effects Animation*,
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*
900 €4.848,00 €
(upfront every six months)
4.698,00 €
(upfront every six months)24.840,00 €
DIPLOMA & BACHELOR CONSECUTIVE - 42 MONTHS SLOW TRACK
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*,
Visual FX & 3D Animation Diploma + BA/BSc (Hons) Visual Effects Animation*,
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*
900 €4.848,00 €
(upfront every six months)
2.577,00 €
(upfront every six months)25.752,00 €
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*,
BA/BSc (Hons) Visual Effects Animation*,
BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Film Production*,
BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development*,
BA/BSc (Hons) Media Production and Publishing*
900 €4.698,00 €
(upfront every six months)10.296,00 €
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*,
BA/BSc (Hons) Visual Effects Animation*,
BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Film Production*,
BA/BSc (Hons) Web Development*,
BA/BSc (Hons) Media Production and Publishing*
900 €2.577,00 €
(upfront every six months)11.208,00 €
COURSE DURATION
DIPLOMA
18 Months
BACHELOR
12 Months
BACHELOR
24 Months
DIPLOMA
18 Months
DIPLOMA ALREADY ACHIEVED
on another SAE campus
DIPLOMA ALREADY ACHIEVED
on another SAE campus
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
First year Second year Third year Fourth year
BACHELOR
24 Months
DIPLOMA
18 Months
BACHELOR
12 Months
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First year Second year Third year Fourth year
DIPLOMA
18 Months
BACHELOR
24 Months
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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.
Is SAE Institute Berlin offering courses in English?
Yes, SAE Institute Berlin is offering all courses in English. Also SAE Berlin
is the only campus in Germany who offers courses in English.
Can I visit SAE Berlin and talk to someone?
Please contact our career advisor Anat Gilad ([email protected]) for a per-
sonal appointment. If you are not able to visit us in Berlin, you can also
contact us for a Skype-appointment with Anat, in order to discuss your
future educational path.
When do the courses start?
All Bachelor and Diploma courses are starting on fixed dates, which are
in March and September, of every year.
How are the courses structured?
An overview of the course structure can be found in our brochure on
page 5. Use the QR-Code on the right page or the link below for watching
a short video explaining the facts.
www.vimeo.com/95492396
1. General inquiry
Do I need a visa in order to study in Germany?
Yes, you need a visa, unless you are an EEA passport holder. To our current
understanding you would not be able to apply for a “Student Visa” as this ap-
plies only when getting accepted to state recognized universities which SAE
Institute is not. However there might be alternative routes which might help
in specific cases. Please contact your career advisor for further information.
Which kind of visa should I apply for?
Issuing a visa can be a confusing and a complicated process. There are
several kinds of visas and if you are not sure which one you should apply
for, please be advised to first discuss this matter with your career advisor.
Does it cost money to apply for a visa?
Yes. The visa application process fee is 60,- Euro.
2. VISA REQUIREMENTS
The EEA is an area of free trade and free movement for people, com-
prising the member states of the European Union, in addition to Norway,
Iceland and Liechtenstein. While Switzerland is not in the EEA, Swiss
nationals have the same rights as EEA nationals. Please see the list of all
EEA countries on the right.
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Den-
mark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ice-
land, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK
3. THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA
Access requirements
The requirements are stated on page 5 in this brochure.
How do I apply?
In order to apply for SAE Berlin, please send us the following documents
by email to [email protected].
- Application form
- A proof of your secondary level of education
- English language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL or sufficient)
- A copy of the front and back side of your passport
- A copy of you visa if you already hold one
- An audiogram test (when studying Audio Engineering)
4. APPLICATION & REGISTRATION
Is there a deadline for applying to a SAE Berlin course?
Yes, the application deadline always ends four weeks before the course
starts. We will contact you shortly after we have received all documents,
needed for your application. Please note that finding a room in or close to
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.
Which kind of laptop do I need?
As mentioned in the brochure you should have your own laptop. But it will
not be your primary working device. It should assist you with your studies.
Therefore any regular laptop will be sufficient.
5. LIVING IN BERLIN
Does SAE Berlin offer accomodation?
No. You will have to find an accomodation by yourself.
The following links can be very helpful:
www.fu-berlin.de/sites/unterbringung/individuell/index.html
www.studentenwerk-berlin.de/en/wohnen/woanders_wohnen/berliner_wbgs
https://www.medici-living.de/s/berlin
https://www.uniplaces.com
https://www.spotahome.com/
https://neonwood.com
What are the living costs in Berlin?
A German student‘s average monthly budget is about 1200 €. Berlin is
about 10-20% less expensive, than the rest of Germany, regarding the
living expenses, such as accommodation and groceries.
Is it possible to work beside my studies?
If you are joining our „Fast-Track Degree“ course, we do not recommend
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
be able to work 10-15 hours per week without being overburden.
Does SAE Berlin offer internships or job placement?
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
provide and guidance when searching for a job placement.
Can I work on a student visa?
It is legal to work in Germany with a student visa, but students are re-
stricted to the number of days they can work. This is 120 full days each
year or 240 half days. Students from the EU can work for up to 40 hours
per week without the need for a work permit.
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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