BERLIN – CITY OF CREATIVITY AND DESIGN
International Summer School
6th - 24th August 2012

Photography in Berlin

A three-week photography workshop in the sexy, edgy German capital, Berlin. This intensive course will include studio visits with professional photographers, artists, galleries and museums, focusing on contemporary and historical photography.

The Bauhaus and Berlin Architecture

Field trips on bikes, by foot, and bus will give you the opportunity to visit the architectural highlights of Berlin and beyond. Our main focus will be the International Style of the 1920s, city planning in the 1930s and the impact of Germany’s separation and unification on the capital.

Digital and Traditional Illustration in Berlin

Gear up for the digital world of moving images and video games with a solid foundation in traditional and digital techniques. Fill your sketchbook and digital canvases with the help of our professionals from the industry.

Berlin Culture and History

Discover the famous and hidden cultural treasures of past and present Berlin. We will explore historical movements and current scenes. The course will introduce you to conventional and digital culture of the city.

Excursions included in the program

// Checkpoint Charlie

// East Side Gallery at the Berlin Wall

// Brandenburg Gate

// Reichstag building and the Federal Parliament

// New National Gallery

// Daytrip to Potsdam/Sanssouci Palace

Program details

// 3-week/90-hour study program at btk

// 6 ECTS awarded upon successful completion of all units

// Language of instruction is English 
    (no German proficiency required)

// optional German crash course

// Program fees: € 1750 Early bird rate
(application before 1st June 2012)

   € 1900 Regular course fee

This fee includes tuition, all excursions, accommodation, free public transportation, and lunch for the days at btk.

Dates

Arrival: 5th August 2012

Classes: 6th - 24th August 2012

Departure: 25th August 2012

Nearby airports:

BER - Berlin Brandenburg

About btk

// Small, innovative university located in Berlin, capital of Germany

// Campus-based, state-approved university

// Various cultural hotspots, restaurants, bars, and galeries within
     walking distance

// Academic staff with practical experience

We are happy to answer your questions and assist in all matters related to your summer course at btk:

Berliner Technische Kunsthochschule
Hochschule für Gestaltung
Summerschool Office

Bernburger Str. 24-25
D-10963 Berlin, Germany

Telephone: +49 (0)30 – 25 35 87 08
Telefax: +49 (0)30 – 26 94 96 05

Email: summerschool@btk-fh.de

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Disclaimer: Information given in this publication is correct at time of editing (January 2012) but is subject to change without notice. The University has the right to alter the content or impose terms and conditions in relation to program units, procedures or fees at any time. Propespective students should refer to the btk webpage at www.btk-fh.de/summerschool for the latest information.