Why enrol on this programme?

BA (Hons) Comic & Concept Art delves into the world of comics and concept art, serving as a gateway to crafting expansive universes akin to those created by Marvel and DC. The programme is tailored for aspiring artists venturing into the entertainment industry, spanning games, movies, and TV.

With the games industry and live streaming on the rise, the demand for concept artists and storyboard specialists is surging. This programme equips you with skills from storyboarding to previsualisation, launching your career in comic and concept art. You’ll learn to target specific audiences by exploring critical concepts, historical context, and intellectual property rights. Sequential storytelling and concept art will be rooted in the wisdom of contemporary artists and designers.

Berlin School of Business and Innovation is in partnership with University for the Creative Arts (UCA). As a result of this partnership, BSBI is able to offer the BA (Hons) Graphic Design programme. UCA is an acclaimed creative institution in the UK that ranks highly in all three of the major UK league tables. The university has also been ranked 13th out of all UK universities in the Guardian League Table 2020; and ranked no.7 in the 2021 Guardian League Tables for Business, Management & Marketing.

Why enrol on this programme:

• 89% Satisfied with the efficiency and friendliness of the BSBI staff overall – Source: BSBI 2021 Annual Student Survey
• 88% Satisfied with the assistance provided in terms of Visa GuidancIn partnership with the highest-ranking creative education institutions, we aim to attract the most creative minds to generate expert professionals who will be equipped with the creative and practical solutions required in the professional graphic design landscape. You will earn a bachelor’s degree with 120 UK credits per year (equivalent to 60 ECTS per year). This helps student mobility in the EU when it comes to transferring credits from one higher education institution to another.e, including SERS Immigration Support – Source: BSBI 2021 Annual Student Survey

Programme details

• Location: Hamburg
• 2024 October: International students Price: €11,000/year | EU students Price: €8,450/year
• Special offer effective until 31 July 2024: Up to 40% savings for International Students | 10% savings for EU Students

Terms and conditions apply. Find out more here.

The School’s admissions process is subject to the Consumer Contracts (Terms and Conditions). Information on your Right of Withdrawal and our Refund Policy can be found in the BSBI study agreement.

Portfolio Scholarship Competition:

• Students have the opportunity to showcase their creativity and the chance to receive a scholarship on tuition! This competition is valid on the Faculty of Creative Industries programmes being offered at the Hamburg campus.
• Best Portfolio (Study for Free!)
• 1 Student | 100% Scholarship on Tuition
• Second Best Portfolio
• 10 Students | 50% Scholarship on Tuition
• Third Best Portfolio
• 20 Students | 40% Scholarship on Tuition
• Find out more about how to apply here.

Entry Requirements

The course will enable you to reach your full design potential with the help of industry experts. You’ll build a strong portfolio of powerful software skills and demonstrate effective thinking methods to navigate the challenges of today’s creative industry. This course is ideal for those looking to enhance their expertise, confidence and skills in animation. You’ll become equipped with the latest skills in digital animation software in order to produce an industry-standard portfolio for future career opportunities.

Aimed at students looking to build on their existing knowledge, this course will allow you to hone your creative animation skills and bring your ideas to through a series of short films and final major project.

Entry Requirements

• Graduates from a vocational academy/institute are not required to present a portfolio upon certified successful completion of their vocational training and are eligible for a direct entry into year 3.
• Same is applicable for students who completed HND in Graphic Design, Illustration or Animation or direct year 3 progression upon successful completion of level 5/Year 2 by a UK awarding body.

English language requirements:

• Graduates from a Schengen zone vocational academy/HND/ Level 5 progression by UK awarding body are not required to present an IELTS language test but required to pass BSBI English diagnostics test which will be provided by BSBI for direct entry year 3.

Technical Entry Requirement

• Computer Equipment
• In recent developments of hybrid learning, we require each student to arrive equipped with a laptop. We, therefore, recommend the purchase of a design-friendly mobile laptop. Please click below to read more about the technical requirement.
• Technical Entry Requirement