English
FOR APPLICANTS WITH AN INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE:
Winter semester: 1 June, Summer semester: 1 December
FOR APPLICANTS WITH A GERMAN BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR DIPLOMA:
Winter semester: 1 August, Summer semester: 1 February
The Animation and Game Direction Master's degree programme offers students advanced theoretical and practical knowledge a well as methodological competencies in order to develop directorial authorship based on intense genre knowledge and critique, mastery of industrial standard producing practices and strong leadership skills.
Students are enabled to develop compelling, innovative content as well as carry out original research in the field of animations, games and immersive experiences. Through project-based learning strategies, the curriculum integrates a variety of relevant subjects, such as advanced animation and game theory, dramaturgy and storytelling, acting and directing, mise-en-scène for animation, game and VR experiences, art direction and IP development.
Students are encouraged to define and communicate a directorial vision through subjects like creative producing, production management and leadership. They gain practical experience by directing animation, game and virtual reality projects in the Animation and Game Bachelor's degree programme under the supervision of lecturers.
The Animation and Game Direction Master of Arts programme is taught in English. It combines a high academic standard with a strong practical orientation. It is carried out by an interdisciplinary team of experienced researchers and industry practitioners.
The curriculum is intended for full-time studies. Two programme versions are available: a three-semester version and a four-semester version. Applicants with a seven-semester / 210 ECTS Bachelor's degree or German Diploma are qualified for the three-semester programme version, but they may also apply for the four-semester programme version if they prefer.
Applicants holding a six-semester / 180 ECTS Bachelor's degree can only enrol in the four-semester programme version. It includes an internship semester or, as an alternative, a study abroad semester.
The four-semester programme version includes an internship semester or, as an alternative, a study abroad semester. The three-semester version of the programme does not include a mandatory internship.
Currently 292 EUR
Admission to the Animation and Game Direction Master’s degree programme requires a Bachelor's degree or German "Diplom" (or equivalent) in a related academic field. Graduates from a six-semester Bachelor's degree programme (180 CP) must apply for the four-semester programme version. Graduates from a seven-semester Bachelor's degree programme (210 CP) can apply for the three-semester programme version or the four-semester programme version. All applicants must give proof of English language proficiency (see below). Moreover they must pass the artistic entrance examination.
Applicants must give proof of English language proficiency of at least B2 level according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe).
FOR APPLICANTS WITH AN INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE:
Winter semester: 1 June, Summer semester: 1 December
FOR APPLICANTS WITH A GERMAN BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR DIPLOMA:
Winter semester: 1 August, Summer semester: 1 February
Hochschule Darmstadt
c/o uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
Germany
Advisory service for international applicants and students: https://h-da.de/en/studium/beratung/studienberatung/international-students
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