Audio-visual Technologies and Artificial Intelligence - Applied Engineering

At a glance

Study Location Rüsselsheim | Campus Am Brückweg

Faculty Engineering

Degree Bachelor of Engineering

Standard Period Of Study 7 Semester

Course Language German

Type Of Study full-time dual

Type Of Admission see German page for more Information

Start Of Study winter semester summer semester

Accreditation

Starting Wintersemester 2026/2027

Have you ever wondered how an autonomous vehicle analyzes its environment? And how people and objects can be reliably recognized? You’ll learn about this and much more in the Audiovisual Technologies and Artificial Intelligence specialization of our bachelor’s degree program in Applied Engineering Sciences.
Study with us if you don’t just want to use AI, but want to understand which models are particularly suited to specific use cases, how to compare different AI models, and how to select them according to particular criteria.
The focus of our program is on video and audio, and not just for the media industry. Our staff are also researching in areas such as vehicle environment detection and traffic monitoring.
From the first semester, you’ll be involved in practical projects with direct exposure to current research issues, as well as receiving foundational education in mathematics and technology. Current projects address topics such as traffic monitoring, video enhancements, and automated video editing.

Experts in AI are in high demand in the employment market. Some of the many professional fields which you can enter after the bachelor’s degree include: developing software, selecting and implementing AI models, optimizing IPTV & streaming technologies, designing media technology for the automotive industry, and planning production and studio technology with the latest AI technology.
AI technologies are playing a greater and greater role, not just in the media industry, but in all areas of technology. It’s your choice.

Unsere Erstsemester in der Einführung zu Image Inpainting mittels Deep Learning

A teacher guides students in a classroom setting with computers and audio equipment. Four students engage in hands-on learning, focusing on audio mixing and production. A whiteboard in the background contains notes related to the lesson.

Two individuals are seated at a desk, working with broadcasting equipment. Multiple screens display various video feeds, including two presenters in front of a green screen. A clock is visible on the wall, indicating a studio environment focused on media production.

Two individuals work in a control room, focused on a large screen displaying multiple video feeds. One person wears headphones and monitors settings, while the other adjusts controls on a computer interface. Bright, green backgrounds suggest a live production or streaming setup.

A video recording setup features a camera focused on a plush toy sitting on a table against a green screen. Two people are partially visible in the background, likely participating in a discussion or presentation.

A woman wearing headphones and a floral shirt stands in front of a control panel, focused on her task. She appears engaged and attentive in a tech environment, with equipment visible in the foreground. The setting has a modern and professional atmosphere.

Two individuals sit at a table in a studio with a green background, surrounded by television cameras. One holds a stuffed toy while both appear engaged in conversation. The scene suggests a recording or presentation setting.

A young man and a young woman are engaged in a collaborative task at a laboratory table. The man, focused on his work, is using equipment connected to wires and notes, while the woman observes him attentively, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Two men work in a studio setting, adjusting a camera mounted on a track. One man stands beside the camera, while the other supports it. A green backdrop and bright studio lights are visible, indicating a video production environment.

A person operates a professional video camera on a tripod, aimed at a screen displaying colorful test patterns. The background features a green screen and dark curtains, indicating a studio setting for filming or testing visual equipment.

A close-up of a computer screen displaying a test pattern with various horizontal colored stripes, including shades of blue, green, yellow, red, and purple, over a black background. A small desk lamp is positioned in front of the screen.

A person is working on a network server rack, surrounded by multiple cables and illuminated screens. The environment has a blue hue, emphasizing the technical setup as the individual adjusts equipment connected to the server.

Demo durch unser Augmented/Virtual Reality Studio, Greenscreen, Scheinwerfer, mehrere Personen

A presenter stands at an outdoor location in front of a display board with visual content. The presenter appears to be explaining information, while camera equipment and audio controls are visible in the foreground of the image.

Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin vor Monitor mit Videocodecvergleich

A group of people is gathered around a large screen displaying video editing software. They appear engaged and focused on the content being shown. The environment is a bright, modern workspace, emphasizing collaboration and learning in technology.

AVT & KI can also be studied on a cooperative basis. In a practice-integrated variant, you have the opportunity to combine your studies with accompanying practical experience. To do this, you will need an internship contract with a cooperating company of Hochschule RheinMain - University of Applied Sciences and Arts. During the semester break, you will be regularly employed by your partner company. During the teaching period, you will have one practical day per week in the respective company.

Further information on the concept of cooperative studies and the cooperating companies can be found here:

Concept

Our partner companies in cooperative studies

Information for interested companies

Our students & our stand on the topic of AI at IBC 2025 in Amsterdam

Once again this year, we took 10 students on an excursion to the International Broadcasting Convention in Amsterdam. An interesting program with many booth visits and good discussions provided all participants with professional suggestions and insights into the diverse fields of application of AV technologists and AI.

For the first time, we were also represented with our own stand on the research topic of AI-based SDR/HDR cross-conversion.

Gruppenfoto von HSRM-Messestand zu AI mit Forschungsteam — KI-basierte SDR/SCG (Standard Dynamic Range / Standard Colour Gamut) - HDR/WCG (High Dynamic Range / Wide Colour Gamut) Crossconversion

Unser wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter Mark Benyamin hält einen Vortrag über unser Forschungsthema KI-basierter HDR-Video-Upkonvertierung. IBC Future Tech Stage, Amsterdam

Excursion to Panasonic's Business Solution Center in Wiesbaden

Thirteen students from the Media Technology and Advanced Media Technologies degree programs visited Panasonic's Business Solution Center with their supervising professor Bernhard Gross on 28 May.

Mr. Stefan Esselborn, Manager Sales Engineering, with the support of working student Hazma Drissi, demonstrated the wide range of topics in media and network technology. Various large displays and projectors could be admired in the event hall. Particularly impressive were the quality comparison when using different source coding and bit rates as well as the explanation of the Smart Display Module concept adaptation to different technologies. The diverse application possibilities of the Network Device Interface (NDI), which transmits audio and video via unicast and multicast flexibly, cost-effectively and bandwidth-efficiently between sources and sinks, were the subject of a Conference & Collaboration demonstration. Finally, Mr. Esselborn showed in a production studio how audio and video content as well as accompanying media can be produced flexibly and efficiently without technical operating personnel.

The guests enjoyed the excursion very much and were able to experience content from the courses at Panasonic in practical operation. Many thanks to Mr. Esselborn and Panasonic for the invitation.

Visit to the Event Hall with large displays and projectors.

Conference & Collaboration — Visit to the Conference&Collaboration room.

Visit to the AV production studio and group photo.

Visiting pupils!

On May 14, 2025, 40 students and teachers from the August-Bebel-Schule in Offenbach visited us. There were six stations to experience and participate in: Virtual Production with the Unreal Engine, getting started with cloud computing, live streaming with the Raspberry Pi, video encoding with AI, AI-based composition of news clips, HDR/SDR conversion with AI.

The students had a lot of fun!

A male teacher stands in front of a classroom, gesturing while speaking to a group of students seated at desks. The classroom features a chalkboard and a window allowing natural light. Students are attentively listening, with some taking notes. — Lively discussion with the students

A classroom scene with students seated at desks facing a presenter. The presenter stands next to a large screen displaying a colorful chart. There are several students engaged in the presentation, which appears informative in nature.

A group of students attentively gathers around a large screen displaying visual data or editing software in a classroom setting. The atmosphere is focused and collaborative, with a mix of expressions reflecting curiosity and engagement. Natural light comes in through the windows.

A speaker stands in a room addressing a small group of people gathered around him. There are two computers on a table, and a screen displays information. The room has large windows with trees visible outside, creating a bright atmosphere.

Two students are sitting at a table, closely focused on a computer screen displaying a landscape image and various programming elements. One student appears to be thinking, resting their chin on their hand, while the other is engaged with the screen. The environment suggests a classroom or study setting.

A group of people watches a large screen displaying vibrant flames. The setting appears to be a classroom or workshop with various equipment visible in the background. The individuals, engaged with the screen, display curiosity and focus.

A group of people listens attentively to a speaker in a seminar room. The speaker is presenting information on a screen, while attendees, seated and standing, are focused on the presentation. Natural light fills the room through large windows, creating a collaborative atmosphere.

A close-up of a small electronic circuit board connected to a component via a flat ribbon cable. The setup is placed on a wooden ledge near a window, with a power cable visible. The overall environment appears well-lit and minimalistic.

A group of five people stands on a green screen set, smiling and posing for the camera. They are casually dressed, with some holding props. A video camera and a monitor displaying an image are nearby, highlighting their interaction in a studio environment.

A classroom scene with several students focusing on computers. One student in the foreground is looking at a monitor displaying a sunset image, while a teacher is standing in the background, addressing the class. The atmosphere suggests a technology or programming lesson.

We were back at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam!

Welcome to a 360° tour of some of our rooms!

Start of studies is in winter semester 2026/27!

To the current examination regulations (link will be added when available).

The company	Company address	Contact person
https://www.bfe.tv	BFE Studio und Medien Systeme GmbH An der Fahrt 1 55124 Mainz	Mr. Tobias Hofmann Email: bewerbungenspam prevention@bfe.tv Tel: +49 6131-946-330
https://www.logic.tv	LOGIC media solutions GmbH Sandstraße 7 64404 Bickenbach	Mr. Jens Gnad Email: infospam prevention@logic.tv Tel: +49 6257 9380-0
https://www.netorium.de	Netorium GmbH Borsigstr. 11-13 65205 Wiesbaden	Mr. Dipl.-Ing. Peter Frantz Email: jobsspam prevention@netorium.de Phone: +49 6122 170 96-0
https://karriere.zdf.de	ZDF Human Resources Department Human Resources Development Division 55100 Mainz	Ms. Petra Merino Bothin Email: M erino.P@zdf.de
https://www.neumannmueller.com/de	Neumann & Müller GmbH Strohgäustraße 3 73765 Neuhausen auf den Fildern	Mr. Kenneth Tschersich https://www.neumannmueller.com/de/kontaktformular

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Audio-visual Technologies and Artificial Intelligence - Applied Engineering

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AVT & KI can also be studied cooperative!

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