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TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences
3D Animation fοr Film & Gamеs
(Starting: Winter Semester)
- Starting
- Winter Semester
- Mode of Admission:
- no admission restriction, but ability test (aptitude test and application documents)
- Application:
- Non-German citizens who have a non-German undergraduate degree must apply via uni-assist.
- Study Mode:
- On campus
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- One-time registration fee: € 200 | tuition fee per semester: € 1,500 (EU) / € 2,500 (non-EU) | Semester fee TH Köln: apprοх. € 335
Course Description
The Master of Arts in 3D Animation for Film & Games is a project-oriented cooperative study programme of the Cologne Game Lab of the TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences) and the ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln. It allows students to pursue their career in the media industry, while at the same time expanding their expertise in 3D animation in such areas as design, technology and dramaturgy within an academic context.
The course of study covers animated movies, digital games and immersive technologies, such as virtual reality and augmented reality consequently granting students the opportunity to discover unique forms of creative expression and fresh professional perspectives. In the age of converging media, animated imageries as well as their production gain complexity, therefore, creating new challenges for 3D artists. The MA 3D Animation for Film & Games prepares students for this dynamic working environment through a clear hands-on approach, cooperation with the industry and a wide portfolio of media theory, ultimately enabling them to shape the evolving field between linear and non-linear productions.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in film, games, design, architecture, or equivalеnt.
12 months of relevant working experience in the media and creative industriеs.
Language Requirements
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
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(Starting: October)
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Application Documents
Applicants should submit the following documents to this platform:
application.colognegamelab.de/ma3d/
- Portfolio of previous work (link to a webpage).
- Project idea that may be pursued during the course of study.
- Analysis of a self-chosen 3D or animation project (possible aspects: design, storytelling potential, technical realization, or else) and its implications for the future of this art form. You may choose a project from film, games, or immersive media. (1500–2000 letters).
- Motivation letter.
- School diploma.
- University degree (e.g. Bachelor, Diploma) in film, games, design, architecture, or equivalent.
- CV (incl. software skills).
- Photo.
- Proof of 12 months of professional-practical experience in a media-related area.
- For international students only: Validation of the applicant’s school as well as university degree by uni-assist (separate procеss).
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