Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. To be admitted to the Bachelor program, you need to pass the entrance examination and usually hold a higher education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). If you do not have this qualification, you may still qualify through an aptitude examination. A solid musical foundation is required, and during the admission process we will jointly assess whether your skills and goals are a good fit for our program. If they are not yet at the required level, we recommend first joining the preparatory program “Film Scoring and Production” to systematically develop the necessary skills. This is how we ensure that all students are working at a high enough level to be competitive in the professional field.

This program qualifies you as a composer for film, games, and media, leading to a state-recognised university degree. You work on real-world projects with film schools, game studios, and other media partners. In doing so, you build a professional network, gain practical experience during your studies, and prepare yourself optimally for your future career.

You don’t have to be a professional to start. Basic knowledge of music – for example an instrumental background – is desired, and some experience in music production is helpful but not strictly required. We meet you where you are and guide you step by step – from the foundations of composition through to more complex production workflows. If your musical level is not yet sufficient, you can acquire it beforehand in the Media Music Producer program.

We primarily work with Cubase as a solid production foundation. If you already work at an advanced level with another professional DAW such as Logic Pro, Reaper, or Digital Performer, you can continue using it in the program – we just won’t be able to offer technical support for your specific DAW. In addition, we use professional sample libraries and modern production tools.

Yes. You can take the program from anywhere – whether you are in Bonn, Berlin, or any other place in the world. Our hybrid teaching concept combines in-person workshops with live online classes, regular feedback sessions, and practice-oriented digital projects.

Yes. You can participate from anywhere – whether you are in Bonn, Berlin, or anywhere else in the world. Our hybrid teaching concept combines in-person events with live online classes, regular feedback sessions, and practice-oriented project phases. This way, you stay flexible while remaining closely connected to your learning group.

The Bachelor program covers three main musical focus areas: Film Music, Games Music, and Pop Music. Composition and production are treated equally, with an interdisciplinary and cross-genre approach that enables you to develop broad expertise.

The program starts each year in June, September, and January and runs over three trimesters – roughly one year. Precisely because the difference in your skills only really becomes clear after a year, we place great value on this compact but intensive one-year structure.

Each year of study includes a major practical project, for example with a chamber music ensemble, a band, a choir, or orchestral recordings with a symphony orchestra. These projects connect theory with practice and give you valuable insights into real-world production processes.

The program starts each year in June, September, and January. It is structured over three trimesters – around one year of intensive work, during which you significantly develop your profile in composition and production. In total, you can expect 39 weeks of classes.

This program prepares you specifically for a Bachelor’s degree in Composition for Film, Games, and Media and at the same time equips you with the practical tools you need to enter the media industry. You work with real film and game scenes, gain hands-on experience collaborating with filmmakers, and build a valuable network within the industry.

You will benefit from our network of renowned institutions such as the International Film School Cologne (IFS), Aachen University of Applied Sciences, and Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Los Angeles. These connections open up exciting collaborative projects and valuable career opportunities for you.

The program prepares you specifically for entering our Master of Music Composition for Film, Games and Media. You acquire, in a practice-oriented way, the skills that are in demand in the international film and games industry – from compositional and technical skills to collaboration in international teams. You work on real projects, often in direct exchange with international filmmakers, and significantly expand your professional network.

In addition to the core subjects, you will explore current industry topics such as Dolby Atmos and artificial intelligence (AI) in media production. A mandatory professional internship is also part of the curriculum, giving you the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience.

You gain solid knowledge in music theory, composition for film and games, music production, sampling and production techniques, as well as in working on projects with real film material. A particular highlight is the practice-oriented collaborative project with international film students, where you apply your skills in a real production environment. Special emphasis is placed on your creative development and the practical application of what you have learned.

Yes. This program is aimed at experienced musicians and producers who are already advanced musically. A Bachelor’s degree in music or an equivalent qualification is required. You do not need to be equally strong in all areas: many participants have a strong compositional foundation and want to develop their production skills in a focused way – this is exactly the kind of profile the Advanced program is designed for. In a profiling interview, we will discuss together whether the program matches your level and your goals.

You will receive comprehensive training in composition, orchestration, music production, project management, and industry-specific technology. Practice-oriented modules and real-world projects are at the heart of the program.

We mainly work with Pro Tools and Cubase – as a solid foundation that not only enables you to learn these DAWs, but also makes it easier to switch to other digital audio workstations. We are convinced that it is important not to rely on just a single DAW if you want to be as compatible as possible within different professional networks. The teaching is complemented by industry-standard sample libraries and modern production tools, which we introduce in a practical and creative way.

Yes — you regularly take part in recording sessions, exclusively with professional ensembles and orchestras. These sessions are among the highlights of the program and give you insight into professional production workflows.