Film is teamwork.
Directors are receptive to the impulses of the other disciplines and work with them in close cooperation. They develop a clear artistic vision for the finished film and assume responsibility within the team.
In the specialisation in “Directing” of the Bachelor's Programme Film, students learn film theory and craft fundamentals, hone their skills in practical exercises and project work with students from the other concentrations, and establish important contacts in the industry for later career entry. The BA Film is not only concerned with fictional storytelling, but also covers the entire spectrum of cinematic expression with documentary film.
Graduates of the ifs are just as aware of aesthetic forms of expression as they are of the importance of film as a socially relevant medium.
Since the Bachelor's Programme Film is a German-language programme, please find all further information on the German-language page.
A brief overview of the APPLICATION PROCEDURE in the following:
APPLICATION
The Bachelor's Programme Film accepts new students every two years starting in the winter semester. Admission takes place in a two-stage procedure:
- An online application with specialisation-specific application tasks
- An entrance examination to take place at the ifs
Candidates are selected on the basis of the submitted online applications and invited to the entrance examination. In this two-stage procedure, applicants must demonstrate their artistic and creative aptitude in relation to the BA Film programme and their desired specialisation.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
General college or university qualifications
To ensure that qualifications obtained abroad meet the ifs’ entry requirements (university entrance qualification), applicants can consult the following database: http://anabin.kmk.org
If applicants do not have a university entrance qualification but demonstrate exceptional artistic aptitude, their eligibility must be determined through a separate evaluation process.
Very good knowledge of German
At the time of application, prospective international students must demonstrate a minimum language proficiency level of B2 (CEFR). Upon being offered a place, students must successfully pass the DSH-2 examination (German Language Test for University Admission). The application tasks must be completed in German.
Good English language skills
Proof of English language skills (good level) is not required. Where necessary, an assessment of your English language proficiency may be included in the entrance examination.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The ifs is a partner institution of TH Köln, and all ifs students are enrolled at TH Köln and can make use of the university’s services, such as the semester ticket for local public transport, access to the International Office, and the sports courses and facilities.
To obtain a visa or residency permit, foreign students must demonstrate sufficient funds to secure their living expenses before the start of their studies. The amount required is equivalent to the current Bafög maximum rate and is adjusted regularly. At the time of the visa application—or, for EU citizens, at the time of the residence permit application—proof must be provided of a total amount of 11,904 EUR for the first 12 months (992 EUR per month).
STUDY FEES
One Time Registration Fee: 400 euros
Tuition Fee per Semester: 1,750 euros
Semester Fee TH Köln: approx. 353 euros
