In the beginning, there is a blinking cursor and a vision: A screenplay is a dream waiting to become a movie.
Writing a screenplay means dealing very consciously with the world and getting to the bottom of it in stories. But screenwriters should always be aware that their stories and films not only describe the world, but can also influence and change it.
In the specialisation in “Screenwriting” of the Bachelor's Programme Film, students learn to tell relevant stories using images and dramaturgical scene sequences, to develop believable characters, and to write convincing dialogues – for short films as well as for series and feature-length films.
Through project work, teamwork skills are fostered and a solid basic understanding of all aspects of filmmaking is provided. The programme provides an overview of market requirements and trends and offers valuable industry contacts.
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
