Bachelor's Degree in Film and Television with specialisation in Film Directing: Take stories from scripts to the big screens
The names like Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas or Steven Spielberg immediately evoke in our mind the images of pure magic these accomplished directors have brought to the big screen. They all have a common talent: transforming fantastic ideas into reality. Do you also dream of lighting up the screen with your artistic signature?
Film directors have the eye to capture the subtlest of expressions and at the same time, they can captivate us with larger than life stories using the mash-up of sounds, sights and all kinds of emotions. Are you also passionate about telling stories and transforming visions into visuals? If you aspire to be at the focal point of film-making, the
Bachelor Programme in Film and Television with specialisation in Film Directing is the perfect match for you.
Whether it is for cinema, television or internet, directors are all-rounders who are responsible for the creative realisation of a film from the very beginning to the end. They make all the important artistic decisions, mobilise the entire crew and take into consideration every technical detail to ensure a great outcome. If you're not just a passionate moviegoer, but also have a knack for pulling the strings and pursuing creative challenges as a film-maker, then you should study the Bachelor specialisation in Film Directing at Macromedia University.
Please note that this programme starts in the Winter Semester.
Course content and your competencies
The skills and competencies that you acquire during your studies are diversified and cross-disciplinary. The curriculum of the Film Directing specialisation is quite comprehensive in that it blends the basics with an all-round knowledge together with adequate practical competence through practice projects.
Researching, writing, developing and implementing - these are the most fundamental tasks of a director. But the key success factors of directorial work is the ability to lead, mobilise and motivate the actors, the crew and the experts involved. The director's conception of the visuals, emotions and the impact of a film is always a collaborative work. So, having the knowledge in both technical and creative areas is indispensable in order to work comfortably with equipment, camera, sound, production and post-production at eye level. Here is the overview of what you will learn in the course:
- Fundamentals of directing
- Script analysis
- Production
- Creative writing
- Staging, Blocking, Image Resolution
- Specialised topics in direction
Potential careers after the Film Directing specialisation
By the time you graduate, you are acquainted with the full spectrum of film and television directing so that you are well-equipped for diverse career options in the film, media or the advertising industry. You can see yourself in the following future roles, among others:
- Director
- Assistant Director
- Editor
- Acting Coach
- Creator
- Creative Consultant
- Ad film director
Strong focus on practice
Practice is at the heart of our teaching methodology. Throughout your studies, you will have many chances to gain practical experiences with exercise film projects where you will learn from highly experienced professors and industry professionals. During your internship semester, you have the chance to work right at the centre of the action in a film project with a real company to further enhance your professional and creative skills.
Often, our film students take part in national and international film festivals and win prizes and funding. In any case, you have the chance to showcase your films to the entire university at our theatre which is no less than a real one. In our student project portal, you can find some great examples of
student films like ‘An apple a day’.
As Macromedia is a member of the International Association of Film and Television Schools (CILECT), you will benefit from worldwide networking opportunities during your study.
Fully accredited semester abroad
At the Macromedia University, we empower you to widen your international perspectives. You will spend a semester at one of our renowned international
partner institutions and earn fully accredited 30 ECTS points towards your degree. During this semester, you will make valuable contacts, gain experience of living abroad and perhaps make friends for life. The semester abroad is often the highlight for our students as it is an adventurous time when they can grow personally and learn about new cultures and mentalities.
What’s it like during the semester abroad? Find out on our
student blog from abroad.
The direct path from Bachelor’s to Master’s
The option exists to add a Macromedia University Master’s degree straight onto your Bachelor’s course. If you have earned 210 ECTS with the 7-semester Bachelor’s degree, you can join the 3-semester Master's in the Summer Semester in March. If you have only 180 ECTS, you can join the 4-semester Master's in the Winter Semester. We recommend the Master’s in Media and Communications Management.
View the full list of Master Programmes
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