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Master English Arts & Design

MA 3D Animation for Film & Games

Master

ifs internationale filmschule Cologne · North Rhine-Westphalia Location: Köln

About the Program

The postgraduate programme 3D Animation for Film & Games is aimed at media professionals from the fields Film, Games, Media Design, and Architecture who want to expand their skill set in 3D animation and to explore the intersection between film and games that opened up due to technological innovation. In addition to a successful Bachelor’s degree or comparable academic degree, admission to the programme requires at least twelve months of practical experience in a relevant field. The Master’s programme thus gains its specific profile in the targeted interweaving of scholarship, art and craft, tradition and innovation, practice and future orientation. The programme is strongly project-oriented and offers a highly international and interdisciplinary environment where students receive guidance in the development of numerous 3D animation projects as well as the theoretical foundations necessary for a critical approach to the design and research of animated projects.
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The postgraduate programme 3D Animation for Film & Games is aimed at media professionals from the fields Film, Games, Media Design, and Architecture who want to expand their skill set in 3D animation and to explore the intersection between film and games that opened up due to technological innovation. In addition to a successful Bachelor’s degree or comparable academic degree, admission to the programme requires at least twelve months of practical experience in a relevant field. The Master’s programme thus gains its specific profile in the targeted interweaving of scholarship, art and craft, tradition and innovation, practice and future orientation. The programme is strongly project-oriented and offers a highly international and interdisciplinary environment where students receive guidance in the development of numerous 3D animation projects as well as the theoretical foundations necessary for a critical approach to the design and research of animated projects.

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How do I apply to MA 3D Animation for Film & Games at ifs internationale filmschule?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about MA 3D Animation for Film & Games at ifs internationale filmschule

Is MA 3D Animation for Film & Games at ifs internationale filmschule taught in German or English? ▼

This Master programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the MA 3D Animation for Film & Games programme cost? ▼

1.500 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for MA 3D Animation for Film & Games at ifs internationale filmschule? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying MA 3D Animation for Film & Games? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to ifs internationale filmschule — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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