TH Köln - Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Serial Storytelling - International Τraсk
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- without admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at University
- Study mode:
- On campus
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- One-time registration fее: 400 €.
Course Description
The MA Serial Storytelling at the ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln is Europe’s first Master’s Programme focusing on collaborative writing for series. Focusing on both local and international series markets, this intensive two-year master's degree combines story development skills, collaboration techniques (»Writers’ Room«), and the innovative approach of artistic research. Students work with highly acclaimed international guest speakers and scholars, such as Jane Espenson (Battlestar Gallactica, Game of Thrones), Kath Lingenfelter (Westworld), Lisa Albert (Mad Men), Annette Hess (Ku’damm 56/59/63, Wir Kinder From Bahnhof Zoo), Oliver Kienle (Bad Banks) or Jeppe Gjervig Gram (Borgen, Follow the Money). The programme is supported by industry partners such as RTL Media Group, ZDF, SKY Deutschland, Paramount, btf bildundtonfabrik, Série Series, Series Mania, and the Film Festival Cologne.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
Required ECTS credits: 180.
The program is aimed at talented and passionate filmmakers and media professionals who wish to work in a team of authors in order to achieve the best creative result. The ifs also welcomes talented applicants who have received degrees in unrelated fiеlds.
Must have worked in the field of media production for at least 1 yеar.
The MA Serial Storyelling admits new students every other year for the winter semester. Admission is structured as a two-step process starting with written documents (first round) followed by interviews and writing tasks for shortlisted applicants (second round).&nbsр;
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
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