Application with a German Bachelor's Degree or Diploma
Application Deadline for Summer Semester 2024: 01 February 2024
Application open from 05 December 2023
In order to apply for the M.A. Animation & Game Direction you need to register on the application website of Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. Make sure to select the correct program version (3-semester or 4-semester Master). For more information please refer to the APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS WITH GERMAN DEGREE .
- Complete certificate of university studies
- English language certificate (minimum B2)
- Curriculum vitae in English language
- Motivation statement in English language
- Filled in and signed Application Portfolio Form
- Project proposal in English language outlining the applicant’s research interest and thematic focus of intended artistic work
- Digital portfolio with 3-5 artistic work samples
IMPORTANT: For specifications and guidelines regarding the application documents please download and read the APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS WITH GERMAN DEGREE .
The project proposal must aim for a substantial and original body of artistic and scientific work on a significant topic. In your proposal you should indicate the specific field and genre of artistic practice as well as related technological and academic subjects you are interested in.
Your motivation letter should include your previous background from your Bachelor study and academic performance, your experience with the subject area and your specific interest in the programme.
Your digital portfolio must consist of 3-5 projects related to the field of animation and game direction. This can be for example:
- games or game prototypes
- animated shorts, series or other fictional or non fictional animation formats
- visual development, art direction and concept development projects for animations and/or games
- VR, AR and XR productions
The application procedure is contactless. Submit your complete application digitally via data upload to Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. Upload details can be found in the APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS WITH GERMAN DEGREE .
If you have further questions regarding the academic prerequisites and the application procedure in general please refer to the Student Service Center SSC of Hochschule Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
via e-mail: master@h-da.de
via phone: +49.6151.533-68963
For questions regarding the artistic entrance examination please refer to the Chairperson of the Animation & Game Direction Entrance Examination Board:
