MA Animation and Game
Technical University of Darmstadt · Darmstadt, Germany
Duration
12 mo
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About this programme
The Animation and Game Master of Arts programme qualifies students for leadership positions in the international media industry. In an inspiring research and development-oriented learning environment with excellent technical equipment, students acquire advanced skills and competencies related to the development and realisation of digital animations and games as well as animation and game research. They gain practical directorial experience by leading animation, game and virtual reality projects in the Animation and Game Bachelor's programme under the supervision of lecturers with a strong industry background. The Animation and Game Master's degree programme offers two optional specialisations: The "Creative Direction" specialisation integrates relevant subject areas such as art direction, game design, game experience design, animation cinematography and narrative design into a project-based learning scenario. Students acquire up-to-date methods in the areas of research, creative leadership and creative entrepreneurship, which enable them to develop and implement innovative creative visions. The "Creative Direction" specialisation qualifies students for creative leadership positions in the animation and games industry, for example as animation director, lead game designer, art director or creative producer. The "Technical Direction" specialisation covers the technological dimensions of animation and game creation and production, such as: advanced technical art, advanced game programming, visual effects, technological pipelines and tools, and augmented and virtual reality technologies. It provides students with technological research and development methods as well as leadership and entrepreneurial skills. The "Technical Direction" specialisation prepares students for technical leadership positions in the animation and games industry, such as technical director, lead programmer or technical producer. More information regarding the programme and the admission requirements can be found at: https://mediencampus.h-da.de/studieren/studienangebot/master/ma-animation-game/profile. PDF Download
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Entry requirements
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E.G. IELTS Academic: 5.5
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Prerequisites
Admission to the Animation and Game Master’s degree programme requires a Bachelor's degree or German "Diploma" (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 (online interview). Candidates can only apply and take the entrance exam for one of the two specialisations: MA Animation and Game – Creative Direction or: MA Animation and Game – Technical Direction More information regarding the admission requirements can be accessed at: https://mediencampus.h-da.de/studieren/studienangebot/master/ma-animation-game/profile
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The main intake is Winter semester. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
Admission to the Animation and Game Master’s degree programme requires a Bachelor's degree or German "Diploma" (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 (online interview). Candidates can only apply and take the entrance exam for one of the two specialisations: MA Animation and Game – Creative Direction or: MA Animation and Game – Technical Direction More information regarding the admission requirements can be accessed at: https://mediencampus.h-da.de/studieren/studienangebot/master/ma-animation-game/profile English: E.G. IELTS Academic: 5.5.
The programme runs about 12 months full-time.
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