In the Fields of the Performing Arts, the following requirements apply to the work samples which have to be submitted to the DAAD media database:

• Drama

Applicants should briefly present themselves and their background and also explain the reasons for their application as well as their plans in Germany (approx. 3 minutes). Two role excerpts of 5-10 minutes each should be submitted, one of which may be in English.

• Theatre Directing/Theatre Dramaturgy

Applicants should briefly present themselves and their background and also explain the reasons for their application as well as their plans in Germany (approx. 3 minutes). Documentation of two own projects, for which additional written material can also be submitted.

• Dance

Applicants should briefly present themselves and their background and also explain the reasons for their application as well as their plans in Germany (approx. 3 minutes). Two dance interludes are to be shown totalling approx. 10 minutes: Classical (warm-up) and Modern (solo or group work). In addition, video or audio material with a self-reflection on a self-selected topic should be submitted (approx. 5 minutes).

• Choreography

Applicants should briefly present themselves and their background and also explain the reasons for their application as well as their plans in Germany (approx. 3 minutes). Excerpts from one or two own choreographies totalling approx. 10-15 minutes should be shown. In addition, video or audio material with a self-reflection on a self-selected topic should be submitted (approx. 5 minutes).

• Musical

Applicants should briefly present themselves and their background and also explain the reasons for their application as well as their plans in Germany (approx. 3 minutes). An audition role is to be presented and a vocal piece sung and danced, taken from musical literature, of approx. 5-10 minutes each.

 

For all applicants:

• You must upload the work samples to the DAAD media database. Links to other online storage locations etc. cannot be accepted. Hyperlinks are partially possible for supplementation, but the digitised work should preferably be available in the DAAD media database, to make sure that the access is guaranteed.
• The following formats are permitted: MP3, WAV, MPEG, MP4, MOV, JPEG, JPG, PNG, TIF, GIF, PDF, INDD, PSD, CR2, EPS, DOC, DOCX, XML, PPTX, PPT. Files provided in other formats can not be accepted for review.
• Each submitted file should be marked with the following: Last name_First name_Country of offer_DAAD reference number.
• Please do not upload any work samples, portfolios or any other works to the DAAD portal.

 

Important:

• The presentation of your work samples plays an important part for the evaluation and judging of the selection committee. Even the best work of art can loose its impact, if the presentation is lacking or the selection committee does not understand the context of your work sample. As mentioned in the work sample list, you can add additional context or information to the work samples (title, date of performance/date of creation etc.).
• If several people have contributed to a work of art/performance/film, all participants and their role or task must be stated in the closing credits, and if necessary in the catalogue of works, especially the role played by the applicant.