TH Köln - Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Digital Narratives
- Start Dates
- Winter Semester: September
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- local admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- One-time registration fee: 400 € Semester fee TH Köln: approx. 320 €
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Shaping Stories for the Digital Society
Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program
Course Description
Are you interested in digital media, cultural studies, or film production and do you wish to develop your own artistic project with the help of experienced professors and the financial support of the university? Then the M.A. in Digital Narratives from ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln is the ideal programme for you! Study and develop your artistic ideas in a creative environment where you’ll learn important theoretical aspects with a hands-on approach. Be part of this one-of-a-kind master’s programme offered by ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln in cooperation with TH Köln - Cologne University of Applied Sciences.
The M.A. in Digital Narratives is intended for holders of a previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in
- Storytelling
- Film
- Games
- Journalism
- Software/Video Game/Web Development
- Communication Studies
- Design
- Architecture
- Theatre and Performing Arts
- Media and Cultural Studies
- Social Sciences and Humanities
- Closely related disciplines
interested in advancing their qualifications and career opportunities in the field of digital narratives.
Special Program Features
Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest city
The wide range of cultural and leisure activities on offer makes studying in Cologne attractive. Cologne is one of the leading media locations in Germany and a centre of the creative industries.
Study in small groups with a hands-on approach
Classes are held in small groups of students, which allows them to interact and exchange ideas in an environment where creative and analytical approaches come together and build the perfect bridge between theory and practice.
Learn with experienced professors and lecturers
Professors and lecturers in this master’s program have exceptional theoretical knowledge and extensive professional experience in a variety of industries.
Accreditations
AQAS
AQAS
The “Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programs” is a German non-profit association that is authorized to conduct external evaluation procedures for universities in Germany and Europe.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in “Digital Narratives” are:
Previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in
- Storytelling
- Film
- Games
- Journalism
- Software/Video Game/Web Development
- Communication Studies
- Design
- Architecture
- Theatre and Performing Arts
- Media and Cultural Studies
- Social Sciences and Humanities
- Closely related disciplines
Min ECTS points required:
- 180
Applicants must have worked in art, journalism, media production, and software development for at least one year.
Proof of program-related aptitude for the M.A. Digital Narratives.
Applicants must submit a CV as well as previous work samples and assignments to prove their aptitude. If short-listed, candidates will be invited to an online interview, after which selected applicants will be announced.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
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Application Documents
Application form and Declaration of Commitment (scan)
CV showing at least one year of subject-related professional practice or comparable experience
A translated (German or English) and certified copy of your degree certificates (scan)
A translated (German or English) and certified copy of your examination certificates – alternatively translated (German or English) and certified copies of your transcript of records and your diploma supplement (scan)
A letter of motivation answering the following questions:
Why do you want to take part in this program?
What is your professional/educational background?
Which of your previous experiences and interests are relevant for the program?
What skills/competencies would you bring to a collaborative working environment?
What are your future professional/artistic goals and how would participating in this program help you achieve them?
Please try to be as clear and comprehensive as possible in presenting your expectations and interests. (Length: max. 750 words)
Links to three work samples/writing samples, such as immersive or interactive works, installations, games, films, a photo slideshow, reportages, research investigations, etc. Individual and/or teamwork (in which you had a particular role or task such as narrative designer, creative or artistic director, UX designer, or creative technologist, among others) is accepted as a work or writing sample. In case of being part of a team, please specify your role in the project. (If possible, one link will lead to a portfolio page that showcases a selection of the candidate’s work.)
Write an essay on a topic relevant to this program. Alternatively, you can also submit a previously written article, blog post, or scholarly paper from your BA studies program, with the appropriate references to where these were published/submitted. (Length: min. 1000 to max. 2500 words)
Suggest up to three topics for which you would be interested in performing artistic, creative and academic research during the program.
Select up to three projects that are in your opinion exceptional for their innovative use of storytelling in digital media. Describe each one and explain why and how they are outstanding. (Length: max. 200 words per project)
Testimonials
From ideation to production, the MA digital narratives programme tackles the creative and practical process behind digital projects while taking into consideration social and cultural attribution. The programme introduced me to different methodologies that I was able to take with me to my workspace and land a job within 6 months after graduation.
What makes Digital Narratives a genuinely unique degree programme is the fact that you are taught to contribute to the development of the future of storytelling, new technologies, and new formats. It is this aspiration that gives you the opportunity to try many exciting things and to develop your own project!
What stands out to me is the programme's dual commitment to academic research and hands-on project development. This experience significantly enriched my understanding of academia and equipped me with the skills to effectively develop and present project ideas. Being a part of this programme entails exposure to a diverse array of subjects, industry experts, scholars, and artists.
The mix of different perspectives, thoughts, and ideas is what makes it such a special experience for me. The MA Digital Narratives is a place of experimenting and trying out new things. It’s a place for critical exchange and challenging the status quo. And it’s a place of play and having fun. For both students and lecturers alike.
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