MA Digital Narratives
ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln
Program Overview
Stories shape how we understand our world. Today, those stories are increasingly shaped by digital technologies. From immersive experiences to AI-driven narratives, the ways we tell stories are evolving rapidly . In the Master’s Programme Digital Narratives , media and creative professionals gain the necessary theoretical and practical skills to critically engage with digital media, experiment with different formats, and create and produce their own digital narrative projects. Throughout four semesters, they are supported by expert faculty, production resources, and technical equipment in the development of their own artistic and academic practice. With a special focus on immersive technologies, interactive storytelling, and the impact of AI in media production, the programme trains creative storytellers to master the narrative formats and production techniques of emerging digital media to successfully develop innovative media formats. Working with a research-creation approach, the programme encourages students to engage critically with new technologies by questioning the tools they use, challenging dominant narratives, and inquiring the social, ethical, and cultural implications of their own work. In a field characterised by ongoing transformations, we aim at supporting students in their professional development, while shaping the narratives behind digital technologies. Key areas: Conceptualisation, dramaturgy, design, and production of digital narrative projects, such as: Web series XR, VR and AR projects Interactive documentaries Immersive installations Work with emerging technologies: Extented Reality (XR) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Interactive media Immersive narratives Creative development and agile production structures and methods Experimenting and iterating as a way of learning Research-creation Theoretical debates and critical discourses in media studies and cultural studies Critical analysis around the ethical, economic, social equity, gender and diversity, and ecological ramifications of digitisation Social debates and responsibilities of creators During the programme and as part of their MA thesis, students develop a Master’s project with an allocated budget. The Master’s programme also prepares students for a practice- or art-oriented doctoral studies programme.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€45,000 – €75,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Very good knowledge of English B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, e.g. by a TOEFL score of a minimum of 72 points (Internet-based) or equivalent test results Native English speakers are exempted from this.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A Bachelor’s degree with proof of at least 180 ECTS (or a similar academic or higher degree) At least one year of specialised professional practice or similar professional project experience after the Bachelor’s degree Proof of programme related aptitude for the MA Digital Narratives programme INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS To ensure that the education certificates and diplomas acquired abroad comply with the admission requirements of the ifs (higher education qualifications), applicants can consult the following database: https://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html . If your degree does not fulfil the admission requirements of ifs but you have a recognisable talent and previous adequate experience, you may be invited to participate in a separate admission’s procedure to demonstrate your individual artistic aptitude. Please also check at the German embassy of your home country to determine whether you need to provide an APS certificate issued by the Academic Evaluation Centre for your visa application.
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
Not specified
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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