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Study program
University 1
University 2
City
ifs international film school cologne
TH Köln - Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Digital Narratives
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Subjects: Performing Arts, Cultural Studies, Language and Literary Studies, Media Studies, Journalism
M.A.
Degree
12
No. of places
English only
Language
Not specified
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
€2250
Tuition fees (per semester)
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- without admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at University
- Study mode:
- Blended learning
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- One-time registration fee: 400 Euros.
Course description
IFS describes the program as follows:
"The ifs international MA Digital Narratives program offers dedicated media and cultural professionals an opportunity to develop and produce stories with and for the future of digital media.The program combines creative processes exploring dramaturgy and design with theoretical investigations in the fields of media and cultural studies. Students will study and practice creative digital development and production methods that will enable them to create innovative and immersive narrative forms of communication for digital platforms and genres such as VR/AR, web series, apps, graphic novels, and games – to name a few. The MA Digital Narratives supports young creatives to develop their artistic, practical and theoretical skills in the evolving business scene of digital culture."
- Admission: every two years
- Next start of studies: September, 2022 (Winter semester)
- Residency: semesters 1-2: 12 weeks, semester 3: 8 weeks, semester 4: 3 weeks
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent). The program is aimed at talented and dedicated media and culture professionals in the fields of film, games, journalism, online communication, design, architecture, theatre and similar areas, who have gained relevant experience in creating and producing narrative formats in digital media.
Required ECTS credits: 180.
Work Experience
At least one year of specialized professional practice or similar professional project experience after the Bachelor’s degree.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
English CERF English
min B2
TOEFL iBT
min 87
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?
Additional information:
Native English speakers are exempted from this.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
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For Candidates with previous degree from
Winter Semester
(starting in October)
(starting in October)
Summer Semester
(starting in April)
(starting in April)
GermanyWinter semester: -
Summer semester: -
Another EU CountryWinter semester: -
Summer semester: -
Rest of the worldWinter semester: -
Summer semester: -
Special Deadline Case:
Winter semester: No information provided by the university.
Summer semester:
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of admission:
without admission restriction
Admission test/interview:
None
No. of places available:
12
Application:
directly at University
Application Fee:
none
Application Documents
Please submit via email to application@fi lmschule.de (format: PDF file, file size: 10 MB max.).
Forms.
- Application form and Declaration of Commitment (scan).
- A 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 certificate (scan).
- A translated (German or English) and certified copy of your examination certificate – alternatively translated (German or English) and certified copies of your transcript of records and your diploma supplement (scan).
- Proof of very good English language skills (level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Assignments Important:
Please include your name and identify the respective task on each page of each document.
- Write a letter of motivation.
- Links to four work samples.
- Suggest up to three topics in which you would be interested in artistic and/or academic research during the program and which could strengthen the content for your project work.
- Case studies: Select up to three projects that are exceptional for their innovative use of storytelling in digital media.
- Write an essay on a topic relevant to this program.
Check the following PDF for further information regarding the assignments.
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