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Vocational training in Germany (Ausbildung)

Audiovisual media designer (Mediengestalter/in Bild und Ton)

Mediengestalter Bild und Ton / Mediengestalterin Bild und Ton

You prepare, film, record and edit audiovisual content for television, radio and the web: a 3-year paid training, in a company and at a vocational school.

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LevelBaccalaureaterequired
Duration3 years36 months
GermanB2required level
Pay during training€1,218 to €1,341gross / month, during the training
The occupation in 30 seconds

What an audiovisual media designer does

They prepare the production, shoot pictures and sound with the team, including live, then edit the material to make reports, videos or programmes.

Prepare

Research, develop concepts, draw up production documents and plan team, costs and deadlines.

Shoot and record

Set up cameras, lighting and microphones, then capture pictures and sound, sometimes live.

Edit and deliver

Edit, mix, add effects, graphics and titles, then archive the data.

This occupation is for you if…

  • you are creative and have a feel for pictures and sound
  • you have technical logic and enjoy learning
  • you can stay focused on a screen for a long time
  • you enjoy teamwork with precise deadlines

Less suitable if…

  • you cope badly with long periods at a screen
  • you dislike working outdoors in all weathers
  • you dislike workplaces that change often

Advantages

  • A creative job at the heart of the media
  • Paid training from the first year
  • Openings: television, radio, film, advertising
  • Option to take a Medienfachwirt or study afterwards

Difficulties

  • Long hours at a screen for editing
  • Outdoor shoots in all weathers
  • Workplaces that change often
  • Technologies keep changing: constant learning is needed
Day to day

A typical day and the key skills

Production meetingRead the concept, share out the team's roles and check the shooting schedule.
Setting up the equipmentChoose and connect cameras, microphones and cables, then check that everything works.
Shooting and recording soundFrame the pictures, set the lighting and record clean sound with the team.
Importing and sorting footageImport the files, convert them, sort them and discard unusable takes.
Editing and effectsEdit the sequence, add effects, graphics and titles, and mix the sound.
Archiving and deliverySave the project data and supply the finished product in the right format.

Technical skills

CameraworkSound recordingLightingVideo editingAudio mixingEffects and graphicsCopyright and media law

Personal qualities

CreativityTechnical senseConcentrationTeamworkOrganisation
The training

How the Ausbildung works, year by year

In Germany you learn by working: this is the “dual system”. You are an employee of a company and a student at a vocational school (Berufsschule) at the same time.

3 to 4 days a week at the company
1–2 days school
Year 1

Technical basics

≈ €1,218gross / month
  • Camera and sound systems
  • Lighting and image capture
  • Importing and organising media
Year 2

Producing and editing

≈ €1,275gross / month
  • Recording and post-production
  • Complete audiovisual products
  • Intermediate exam
Year 3

Options and project

≈ €1,341gross / month
  • Two specialisation options
  • Copyright and data
  • Exam project

Gross monthly pay during the training. Source: BIBB 2025, moyenne nationale. These are averages: they vary by region, sector and collective agreement.

Exams and qualification
An intermediate exam (Zwischenprüfung) in the fourth half-year, then the final exam (Abschlussprüfung): producing a picture and sound product (24 hours), specialisation options, picture and sound production, economics and social studies. Qualification: the IHK final certificate (Abschlusszeugnis) from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Requirements and prospects

Applying, then moving on

What you need to apply

Education levelBaccalaureate level is required.
German levelThe required level is B2. Good technical vocabulary for the trade is a real plus.
Physical fitnessThe work combines screen time in production rooms with varied shooting locations, sometimes outdoors in all weathers. It calls for dexterity and concentration.
Documents to prepare
  • CV and cover letter in German
  • Translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts
  • German B2 level certificate

Where it can lead

Straight awayQualified media designerWork in television, radio, film production or advertising.
With experienceMedienfachwirtTake the Medienfachwirt (media management specialist) to lead projects and teams.
Longer termStudies or own companyWith the required entry level, study media and multimedia technology or start your own company.
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Your pathway with Campus Germany

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Four steps to move forward, all run by our own structures.

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From German A1 to the first day of training in Germany

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    Prepare the application file

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    Prepare the visa and paperwork

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  1. 1. Check my eligibility (Campus Germany)
    The test is done online on our website or at our Douala office.
  2. 2. Talk to an advisor (Campus Germany)
    Review your profile, your wishes and the chosen occupation.
  3. 3. Learn German, from A1 to B2 (DZK)
    Courses adapted to your starting level, up to the required B2 level. In Douala at our own language centre; elsewhere, with our partner centres.
  4. 4. Prepare the application file (Campus Germany)
    CV and cover letter in German, translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts, B2 level certificate.
  5. 5. Find the company and sign the training contract (AZUFA)
    We connect you with German companies that recruit apprentices, and follow your application through to the contract.
  6. 6. Prepare the visa and paperwork (Campus Germany)
    Support to gather the documents and complete the administrative steps.
  7. 7. Prepare your departure and settling in (KAGEDEV e.V.)
    Travel, housing and first steps in Germany: we prepare you before you leave.
  8. 8. First day of training in Germany (AZUFA)
    You arrive prepared and supported, with a team that has known you since day one.
  1. 1

    Check my eligibility

    The test is done online on our website or at our Douala office.

    Campus GermanyRun by Campus Germany
  2. 2

    Talk to an advisor

    Review your profile, your wishes and the chosen occupation.

    Campus GermanyRun by Campus Germany
  3. 3

    Learn German, from A1 to B2

    Courses adapted to your starting level, up to the required B2 level. In Douala at our own language centre; elsewhere, with our partner centres.

    DZKRun by DZK · Douala: DZK centre. Elsewhere: partners
  4. 4

    Prepare the application file

    CV and cover letter in German, translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts, B2 level certificate.

    Campus GermanyRun by Campus Germany
  5. 5

    Find the company and sign the training contract

    We connect you with German companies that recruit apprentices, and follow your application through to the contract.

    AZUFARun by AZUFA · It is always us
  6. 6

    Prepare the visa and paperwork

    Support to gather the documents and complete the administrative steps.

    Campus GermanyRun by Campus Germany
  7. 7

    Prepare your departure and settling in

    Travel, housing and first steps in Germany: we prepare you before you leave.

    KAGEDEV e.V.Run by KAGEDEV e.V.
  8. 8

    First day of training in Germany

    You arrive prepared and supported, with a team that has known you since day one.

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Frequently asked questions

You may be wondering…

What German level is required?
Level B2 is required. You do not need perfect German, but you must be able to follow lessons and understand safety instructions.
How long does the training last?
36 months, i.e. 3 years.
Am I paid during the training?
Yes. You receive a monthly pay throughout the training, and it generally increases each year.
Where can I take the eligibility test?
Online on our website, or directly at our Douala office.
Where can I learn German?
In Douala, at our language centre DZK. Elsewhere, at our partner language centres: call us to find the nearest one.
What specialisation options are there?
You choose one option from: camera productions, studio and outside broadcast, post-production or sound. A second option is company-specific, for example visual effects or radio.
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