It's not just intergalactic battles, magical creatures, and apocalypse depictions in movies that arise from the combination of visual effects and 3D animation. Visual artists expand the means of expression of all kinds of formats from feature films to animated films or documentaries and are highly sought-after professionals.
The specialisation in “VFX & Animation” in the Bachelor’s Programme Film offers a wide-ranging course of study – from professional effects creation for feature films to the complete design of complex 3D animated films. Students learn not only technical and design fundamentals, but also cinematic storytelling.
Students have their own technically supervised workstation with a powerful computer with industry-relevant programmes, a render farm and common workflows at their disposal.
Top-class professors and guest lecturers from the industry guarantee professional relevance through their up-to-date knowledge.
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 residence permit, international students must provide proof of sufficient funds to cover their living expenses. The required amount corresponds to the current maximum BAföG rate.
STUDY FEES
One Time Registration Fee: 400 euros
Tuition Fee per Semester: 1,750 euros
Semester Fee TH Köln: approx. 353 euros
