At the UE Faculty of Art & Design in Berlin, you study in a creative, international environment with a strong focus on practice. The state-recognized and accredited BA Photography & New Media combines photography, video and visual storytelling, including contemporary digital and AI-supported approaches. Build your portfolio, develop your creative voice and turn your passion into a professional path in today’s visual media industry.
Our Vision
We see today’s visual world as one where images are a primary language of connection and communication—from social media to fine art. Our vision is to use photography and new media to spark emotion and imagination, and to communicate ideas in ways words alone cannot.
At the UE Faculty of Art & Design in Berlin, you study in a creative, international environment with a strong focus on practice. The state-recognized and accredited BA Photography & New Media combines photography, video and visual storytelling, including contemporary digital and AI-supported approaches. Build your portfolio, develop your creative voice and turn your passion into a professional path in today’s visual media industry.
Our Vision
We see today’s visual world as one where images are a primary language of connection and communication—from social media to fine art. Our vision is to use photography and new media to spark emotion and imagination, and to communicate ideas in ways words alone cannot.
Why Choose the BA Photography & New Media
In a world shaped by images, authenticity, creativity and technical mastery matter most.
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Access Professional Photography Facilities
Work in professional photography studios, green screen environments and analog darkrooms. Use industry-grade cameras, drones and lighting equipment to bring your creative ideas to life in a professional setting.
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Access Professional Photography Facilities
Work in professional photography studios, green screen environments and analog darkrooms. Use industry-grade cameras, drones and lighting equipment to bring your creative ideas to life in a professional setting.
1.
Access Professional Photography Facilities
Work in professional photography studios, green screen environments and analog darkrooms. Use industry-grade cameras, drones and lighting equipment to bring your creative ideas to life in a professional setting.
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Human Creativity First
Human intuition, storytelling and emotional depth remain at the core of photography. Learn how to use AI as a creative tool to support your work while maintaining full artistic control. The curriculum combines analog darkroom practices, digital imaging and new media to prepare you for contemporary visual production.
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Human Creativity First
Human intuition, storytelling and emotional depth remain at the core of photography. Learn how to use AI as a creative tool to support your work while maintaining full artistic control. The curriculum combines analog darkroom practices, digital imaging and new media to prepare you for contemporary visual production.
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Human Creativity First
Human intuition, storytelling and emotional depth remain at the core of photography. Learn how to use AI as a creative tool to support your work while maintaining full artistic control. The curriculum combines analog darkroom practices, digital imaging and new media to prepare you for contemporary visual production.
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Study Photography in Berlin
Study in Berlin, one of Europe’s most important creative capitals. Be surrounded by galleries, agencies and creative startups, while building professional networks and accessing internships, exhibitions and international photography festivals.
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Study Photography in Berlin
Study in Berlin, one of Europe’s most important creative capitals. Be surrounded by galleries, agencies and creative startups, while building professional networks and accessing internships, exhibitions and international photography festivals.
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Study Photography in Berlin
Study in Berlin, one of Europe’s most important creative capitals. Be surrounded by galleries, agencies and creative startups, while building professional networks and accessing internships, exhibitions and international photography festivals.
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Career Paths After Graduation
Graduates of the BA Photography & New Media pursue careers across a wide range of fields. These include photojournalism and documentary work for media outlets and NGOs, commercial photography in advertising, fashion, e-commerce and corporate contexts, as well as fine art practices, exhibitions, curatorial work and teaching.
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Career Paths After Graduation
Graduates of the BA Photography & New Media pursue careers across a wide range of fields. These include photojournalism and documentary work for media outlets and NGOs, commercial photography in advertising, fashion, e-commerce and corporate contexts, as well as fine art practices, exhibitions, curatorial work and teaching.
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Career Paths After Graduation
Graduates of the BA Photography & New Media pursue careers across a wide range of fields. These include photojournalism and documentary work for media outlets and NGOs, commercial photography in advertising, fashion, e-commerce and corporate contexts, as well as fine art practices, exhibitions, curatorial work and teaching.
Meet the Photography Faculty
As professionals in applied and artistic photography, our faculty supports students through hands-on teaching, critical feedback and strong industry connections. The teaching team helps students develop their creative voice and prepare for professional careers in photography and visual media.
Meet the Photography Faculty
As professionals in applied and artistic photography, our faculty supports students through hands-on teaching, critical feedback and strong industry connections. The teaching team helps students develop their creative voice and prepare for professional careers in photography and visual media.
Michael heads the international program for Photography & New Media at UE Berlin. His artistic documentary work reflects on the social world—most recently Migration as Avant-Garde. His projects take the form of photobooks and video, exhibited at museums such as C/O Berlin. In his seminars, Michael shares his passion for photography and draws on a broad network of universities, curators, artists, and industry partners to enrich teaching with guest lectures, collaborations, excursions, and gallery visits.
Michael heads the international program for Photography & New Media at UE Berlin. His artistic documentary work reflects on the social world—most recently Migration as Avant-Garde. His projects take the form of photobooks and video, exhibited at museums such as C/O Berlin. In his seminars, Michael shares his passion for photography and draws on a broad network of universities, curators, artists, and industry partners to enrich teaching with guest lectures, collaborations, excursions, and gallery visits.
Michael heads the international program for Photography & New Media at UE Berlin. His artistic documentary work reflects on the social world—most recently Migration as Avant-Garde. His projects take the form of photobooks and video, exhibited at museums such as C/O Berlin. In his seminars, Michael shares his passion for photography and draws on a broad network of universities, curators, artists, and industry partners to enrich teaching with guest lectures, collaborations, excursions, and gallery visits.
Nina takes an interdisciplinary approach to photography, having studied Media Arts and Design and earned a Ph.D. in Artistic Research. Her research focuses on performative strategies in contemporary photography. Nina‘s expertise includes Fine Art & Staged Photography, Artistic Image Strategies, and Exhibition Strategies.
Nina takes an interdisciplinary approach to photography, having studied Media Arts and Design and earned a Ph.D. in Artistic Research. Her research focuses on performative strategies in contemporary photography. Nina‘s expertise includes Fine Art & Staged Photography, Artistic Image Strategies, and Exhibition Strategies.
Nina takes an interdisciplinary approach to photography, having studied Media Arts and Design and earned a Ph.D. in Artistic Research. Her research focuses on performative strategies in contemporary photography. Nina‘s expertise includes Fine Art & Staged Photography, Artistic Image Strategies, and Exhibition Strategies.
Andrej is a photographer, artist, and educator specializing in fine art photography and visual storytelling. At UE, he leads the MA Photography program. His oeuvre spans photography, drawing, collage, and poetry, exploring cultural and spiritual archetypes, shamanism, and a magical approach to life.
Andrej is a photographer, artist, and educator specializing in fine art photography and visual storytelling. At UE, he leads the MA Photography program. His oeuvre spans photography, drawing, collage, and poetry, exploring cultural and spiritual archetypes, shamanism, and a magical approach to life.
Andrej is a photographer, artist, and educator specializing in fine art photography and visual storytelling. At UE, he leads the MA Photography program. His oeuvre spans photography, drawing, collage, and poetry, exploring cultural and spiritual archetypes, shamanism, and a magical approach to life.
Walter brings extensive experience in photography and remains actively engaged in the field. He serves as a portfolio reviewer for various photography festivals, juror for the Month of Photography Berlin and the Czech Press Photography competition, and curator for exhibitions in Germany and abroad. His research focuses on visualizing phenomena and cross-cultural teaching methods.
Walter brings extensive experience in photography and remains actively engaged in the field. He serves as a portfolio reviewer for various photography festivals, juror for the Month of Photography Berlin and the Czech Press Photography competition, and curator for exhibitions in Germany and abroad. His research focuses on visualizing phenomena and cross-cultural teaching methods.
Walter brings extensive experience in photography and remains actively engaged in the field. He serves as a portfolio reviewer for various photography festivals, juror for the Month of Photography Berlin and the Czech Press Photography competition, and curator for exhibitions in Germany and abroad. His research focuses on visualizing phenomena and cross-cultural teaching methods.
Matthias is interested in artistic photography and documentary film. He is the co-founder and initiator of the BA Photography & New Media program at UE. His documentary film Lighter than Orange: The Legacy of Dioxin in Vietnam won the Grand Prize for Documentary Feature at the Socially Relevant Film Festival, New York. He also runs his own production company, Leupold Film Production, Berlin.
Matthias is interested in artistic photography and documentary film. He is the co-founder and initiator of the BA Photography & New Media program at UE. His documentary film Lighter than Orange: The Legacy of Dioxin in Vietnam won the Grand Prize for Documentary Feature at the Socially Relevant Film Festival, New York. He also runs his own production company, Leupold Film Production, Berlin.
Matthias is interested in artistic photography and documentary film. He is the co-founder and initiator of the BA Photography & New Media program at UE. His documentary film Lighter than Orange: The Legacy of Dioxin in Vietnam won the Grand Prize for Documentary Feature at the Socially Relevant Film Festival, New York. He also runs his own production company, Leupold Film Production, Berlin.
Eric is a photographer and manages our Arsenal equipment rental with his team, serving as Studio Manager. He is the heart and soul of the BA Photography & New Media program, opening doors not only to our facilities but also offering guidance and support to our students every step of the way.
Eric is a photographer and manages our Arsenal equipment rental with his team, serving as Studio Manager. He is the heart and soul of the BA Photography & New Media program, opening doors not only to our facilities but also offering guidance and support to our students every step of the way.
Eric is a photographer and manages our Arsenal equipment rental with his team, serving as Studio Manager. He is the heart and soul of the BA Photography & New Media program, opening doors not only to our facilities but also offering guidance and support to our students every step of the way.
Martin Eberle
Photographer
Martin is a Berlin-based photographer and lecturer. He works both on applied assignments and in conceptual fine art, with his work widely exhibited and published in photobooks. He brings his applied expertise, technical skills, and broad artistic knowledge into his teaching. Martin is also co-editor at Drittel Books and holds a Master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Research.
Martin Eberle
Photographer
Martin is a Berlin-based photographer and lecturer. He works both on applied assignments and in conceptual fine art, with his work widely exhibited and published in photobooks. He brings his applied expertise, technical skills, and broad artistic knowledge into his teaching. Martin is also co-editor at Drittel Books and holds a Master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Research.
Martin Eberle
Photographer
Martin is a Berlin-based photographer and lecturer. He works both on applied assignments and in conceptual fine art, with his work widely exhibited and published in photobooks. He brings his applied expertise, technical skills, and broad artistic knowledge into his teaching. Martin is also co-editor at Drittel Books and holds a Master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Research.
Camila teaches the interdisciplinary photography course for all programs at the Art & Design Faculty. She works both commercially and artistically as a photographer and videographer, with projects ranging from bustling city streets to remote indigenous communities. Her goal is always to document, connect, and amplify voices that need to be heard. Originally from Colombia, she now calls Berlin home.
Camila teaches the interdisciplinary photography course for all programs at the Art & Design Faculty. She works both commercially and artistically as a photographer and videographer, with projects ranging from bustling city streets to remote indigenous communities. Her goal is always to document, connect, and amplify voices that need to be heard. Originally from Colombia, she now calls Berlin home.
Camila teaches the interdisciplinary photography course for all programs at the Art & Design Faculty. She works both commercially and artistically as a photographer and videographer, with projects ranging from bustling city streets to remote indigenous communities. Her goal is always to document, connect, and amplify voices that need to be heard. Originally from Colombia, she now calls Berlin home.
Sladjan Nedeljkovic
Filmmaker
Sladjan teaches videography, cinematography, and experimental documentary film for the BA Photography & New Media program. His personal work spans mixed media, video, photography, drawing, and installation, and has been featured in numerous exhibitions. He has received multiple awards and grants. Born in Serbia and raised in Switzerland, he now calls Berlin home.
Sladjan Nedeljkovic
Filmmaker
Sladjan teaches videography, cinematography, and experimental documentary film for the BA Photography & New Media program. His personal work spans mixed media, video, photography, drawing, and installation, and has been featured in numerous exhibitions. He has received multiple awards and grants. Born in Serbia and raised in Switzerland, he now calls Berlin home.
Sladjan Nedeljkovic
Filmmaker
Sladjan teaches videography, cinematography, and experimental documentary film for the BA Photography & New Media program. His personal work spans mixed media, video, photography, drawing, and installation, and has been featured in numerous exhibitions. He has received multiple awards and grants. Born in Serbia and raised in Switzerland, he now calls Berlin home.
Maria teaches our Professional Practice course. She brings her expertise as a photographer—both on editorial assignments and in artistic work—to guide students into professional life, covering everything from legal aspects, contracts, and self-marketing to assembling a photographic portfolio. With her Romanian-German heritage, her own work revolves around questions of identity.
Maria teaches our Professional Practice course. She brings her expertise as a photographer—both on editorial assignments and in artistic work—to guide students into professional life, covering everything from legal aspects, contracts, and self-marketing to assembling a photographic portfolio. With her Romanian-German heritage, her own work revolves around questions of identity.
Maria teaches our Professional Practice course. She brings her expertise as a photographer—both on editorial assignments and in artistic work—to guide students into professional life, covering everything from legal aspects, contracts, and self-marketing to assembling a photographic portfolio. With her Romanian-German heritage, her own work revolves around questions of identity.
Careers in Photography &
Visual Media
Our alumni pursue careers as entrepreneurs, editors and creative professionals in advertising and media. They work in documentary, fashion, portrait photography and videography, with many also succeeding as artists, gallery managers and educators. Graduates of the BA Photography & New Media build international careers across the creative industries. Meet some of our award-winning alumni:
Our alumni build careers as entrepreneurs, editors, and creators in advertising.
They thrive in documentary, fashion, portrait photography, and videography,
with many succeeding as artists, gallerymanagers, or educators—making
their mark worldwide. Meet some of our award-winning alumni