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The curriculum is intended for full-time studies and can be taken up in winter semesters or summer semesters. Applying requires a Bachelor‘s degree in a related subject. The Master‘s programme can be studied in three different versions, depending on the applicant‘s qualification:
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 English-language Animation and Game Master of Arts degree programme qualifies students for leadership positions in the international media industry. In an inspiring research- and development-oriented study environment with excellent technical equipment, students acquire in-depth skills and competencies related to the conceptualisation and realisation of digital games and animations. The degree programme offers two optional specialisations:
The "Creative Direction Specialisation“ integrates relevant subject areas such as narrative design, game experience design, mise-en-scène and animation and game studies into a project-based learning scenario. Students acquire up-to-date methods in the areas of creative strategies, creative leadership and creative entrepreneurship, which enable them to develop and implement innovative creative visions.
The "Technical Direction Specialisation“ fosters skills and competencies in the fields of advanced programming, technical theory, game development, technology-based learning strategies, coding, algorithm design and virtual reality technologies through project based learning. Students develop their own research questions on the technical aspects of animation and games and acquire the skills to communicate and implement their visions on the foundation of current programming, production management and leadership methods.
More information regarding the programme and the admission requirements can be found at: https://agd.mediencampus.h-da.de/overview/.
Optional study abroad semester during the four-semester programme version
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 337 EUR per semester
Admission to the Animation and Game Master’s degree programme requires a Bachelor's degree or German "Diplom" (or equivalent) in a related academic field.
A subject-related entrance exam for the chosen specialisation must be passed. The entrance exam consists of two stages, whereby the first stage (portfolio exam) must be passed in order to be admitted to the second stage (interview).
Candidates can only apply and take the entrance exam for one of the two specialisations:
or:
More information regarding the admission requirements can be accessed at: https://agd.mediencampus.h-da.de/application/.
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
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11507 Berlin
Germany
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