Check out BIMM University Berlin’s short courses

24 April, 2026

Thinking about studying with us? Looking to top up your creative skills? Our short courses are practical, and built around you.

In addition to the wealth of academic and creative opportunities offered at BIMM University Berlin, we are excited to provide short courses perfectly tailored to independent creatives looking to expand their network, top-up their skills and knowledge, and make use of BIMM Berlin’s expert staff and facilities.

Currently, you can choose from a huge variety of short courses covering Film and Acting, as well as Music and Production. Each course is offered in both 3-day part-time and 6-week full-time options:

Music

award-winning Berlin singer/Songwriter Donata Kramarz leading BIMM short course in songwriting

Recently, we hosted one of our 3-day songwriting courses led by award-winning Berlin singer/Songwriter Donata Kramarz, known professionally as Donata (above).

Throughout the engaging course, students were guided through key songwriting concepts such as melody and harmony writing, exploring song structure, and crucial skills in writing meaning lyrics.

Short course in Live Performance and Touring at BIMM Berlin

Running alongside this was our short course in Touring and Live Performance (above). Also spanning three days, this class helped guide early-career musicians and artist managers through essential parts of live musicianship like touring, visas, managing expenses, and promotional management.

Film

MetFilm students take part in BIMM Short course

MetFilm School, as part of BIMM Berlin, also offers a variety of acting and film short courses led by both in-house and guest lecturers from every corner of the film industry: