Program Overview

Master of Arts in Film, Television and Digital Narratives

Overview

The Master of Arts in Film, Television and Digital Narratives is a two-year program that focuses on the areas of screenwriting, directing, and producing. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the film and television industry, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this field.

Program Structure

The program consists of four semesters, with a total of 120 ECTS credits. The first semester focuses on film history, screenwriting, and directing, while the second semester covers budgeting, internship opportunities, and film analysis. The third semester emphasizes target audiences, marketing strategies, and the preparation of the Master's project. The fourth semester is dedicated to the completion of the Master's project and the composition of the Master's thesis.

Curriculum

• 1st Semester
  • Introduction to Film, TV, and Digital Narratives (5 ECTS)
  • Writing Film, TV, and Digital Narratives I (5 ECTS)
  • Directing Film and TV I (5 ECTS)
  • Audiovisual Narratives and Social Media (5 ECTS)
  • Film History and Film Theory (5 ECTS)
  • Production Pool I (5 ECTS)
• 2nd Semester
  • Film Formats and Budgeting (5 ECTS)
  • Writing Film, TV, and Digital Narratives II (5 ECTS)
  • Directing Film and TV II (5 ECTS)
  • Internship in Film, TV, and Digital Narratives (5 ECTS)
  • Film Analysis I (5 ECTS)
  • Production Pool II (5 ECTS)
• 3rd Semester
  • Audience, Marketing, and Media (5 ECTS)
  • Writing Film, TV, and Digital Narratives III (5 ECTS)
  • Directing Film and TV III (5 ECTS)
  • Film Analysis II (5 ECTS)
  • Production Pool III (5 ECTS)
  • Preparation of the Master's Project (5 ECTS)
• 4th Semester
  • Master's Project in Film, TV, and Digital Narratives (15 ECTS)
  • Master's Thesis in Film, TV, and Digital Narratives (15 ECTS)

Admission Requirements

• Degree (bachelor or diploma)
• 5-8 film works (films max. 20min., screenplay or an exposé for a screenplay or a film analysis)
• Unannotated list of 5 favorite films and series
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of motivation
• Copy of identity card or passport

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA citizenship, including Switzerland, Western Balkans, and Ukraine: €830 per month
• Non-EU/EEA citizenship: €5,950 per semester

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers as producers, directors, screenwriters, editors, project managers, and curators for film and television companies, television stations, and institutions. The program also prepares students for doctoral or PhD studies, which can lead to an academic career in teaching and research.