Screen Arts
What is it?
SCREEN ARTS is an artistic degree program designed for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in film, communication or media. The master’s program is perfect for creative minds who want to expand their knowledge and skills for a career in the film and media industry while studying in an international environment.
Inspired film and media professionals can deepen their skills in content creation, storytelling, dramaturgy and conception and expand their know-how by studying moving image media in the fields of media culture, media technology, journalism and production management.
The languages of instruction in the SCREEN ARTS degree program are German and English. Students can study the degree program in German with some classes in English or chose the English track which is taught entirely in English.
The degree program maintains an extensive international network and offers a wide range of opportunities to study at a partner university abroad. Students can complete a double degree at renowned universities in Norway or Thailand.
The Screen Arts degree program replaces the Creative Media Conception degree program, that is, students will be admitted to the newly accredited Screen Arts degree program as of winter semester 2024/25.
What do I need?
Admission to the master’s degree program in SCREEN ARTS requires a first qualifying degree (bachelor’s, Diplom or comparable degree) with a grade equivalent to at least 2.5 in German school grades. The content of the bachelor’s degree must prepare students for the master’s degree program. Applicants must prove previous knowledge by having completed the B.A. in Media: Conception & Production at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences or a comparable degree program that included at least 30 credit points in the field of media design.
Applicants must also submit a letter of motivation for admission and a demo reel with samples of work from their own moving image productions and/or other creative projects as proof of suitability for the program. The demo reel should have a maximum length of five minutes and must be submitted in a resolution of 1920px x 1080px as an MP4 file with a list of sources for the work samples and an assurance of authorship.
The following templates are to be used for the application for admission to the SCREEN ARTS degree program:
- Letter of motivation
- Documentation of the work samples in the demo reel (list of sources)
- Documentation of the credit points from studies in media design (recognition of courses)
PLEASE NOTE: All documents must be submitted as PDF files using the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences application portal!
As the degree program is offered entirely or partly in English, sufficient knowledge of English (level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required. Separate proof for the standard track is not required. English-language requirements for the English track are met by a standardized language test or if the first qualifying degree was acquired with English as the language of instruction in an English-speaking country (Ireland, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand).
Detailed information on the admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations (“Zulassungssatzung”).
What can I do with it?
Thanks to their wide-ranging expertise and extensive practical experience, SCREEN ARTS graduates develop creative concepts for the production of documentary, journalistic and fictional content. They are able to quickly get familiar with various topics, prepare content in a media- and target group-appropriate way and stage it dramaturgically.
In addition, graduates have in-depth knowledge of the technical processes and organizational aspects of moving image production. Their skills in the use of professional hardware and software enable them to realize media productions efficiently and in high quality.
Graduates of the degree program can be found in various positions in different industries that deal with moving images. These include the following companies and organizations:
- Film and television productions,
- streaming services,
- broadcasting organizations,
- communication and event agencies,
- marketing departments and
- cultural and educational institutions.
How are the studies structured?
Students on the SCREEN ARTS degree program should have an equal interest in creative conception and design, the development and media preparation of content and the organizational and technical implementation of media.
In the modules Content Creation & Directing and Conceptual Design, the specialization is in the conception, design, production and post-production of moving image media in the form of real images, digital content and animations. The Leadership & Innovation module enables students to deal with trends and innovations in the media industry and the management of media productions.
The modules Communication & Branding and Media Culture & Journalism offer insights into the working methods and organization of editorial offices, agencies and film productions. Here, students learn how to conceive, design and produce media content and formats for different target groups. They acquire the necessary technical know-how in the Media Information Technology module.
The extensive project studies in the modules Research Project 1 + 2 complement the first two semesters. By working together on projects with practical issues relating to virtual production, green shooting and diversity, students have the opportunity to experiment with the topics of digitalization and sustainability, take on different roles in the team and gain practical experience in the conception, organization and implementation of innovative moving image productions.
The Master's Project, which consists largely of practical project work and a written assignment, concludes the studies.
Studies abroad / Double Degree
The SCREEN ARTS degree program is very well networked internationally and offers a wide range of opportunities to study at a partner university. It is possible to obtain two degrees in parallel through additional studies: the Master's degree at Hochschule RheinMain and an additional degree from the partner university. The agreements with the partner universities make it possible to mutually recognize the studies and examinations completed abroad. Participants must earn a total of 60 credit points (ECTS) at the partner university during two semesters abroad. This only extends the total semesters studied by one semester.
It is possible to obtain a double master's degree at the following internationally renowned partner universities in Norway or Thailand:
- Høgskulen i Volda / Volda University College (Volda, Norway) - additional degree as Master's degree in Media Practice
- International College of NIDA (Bangkok, Thailand) - additional degree as Master's degree in Management
- Walailak University (Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand) - additional degree as Master's degree in Management
Frequently asked questions and answers
We are pleased if you are curious about the SCREEN ARTS degree program and if you are interested in further information. If you have any questions about the organizational aspects of the application process, please contact Alexander Kallenberg from the student advising department at Hochschule RheinMain. You can also contact the office of the degree program or the head of the degree program Prof. Stephan Schwarz if you have any questions about your studies or the recognition of credits.
Student advising at the Hochschule RheinMain
Email:
Phone: +4961194951597
Head of degree program SCREEN ARTS
Email:
Phone: +49 611 9495 2149
The courses in the degree program consist of a variety of different forms, e.g. lectures and seminars. However, the majority of the studies are dedicated to the practical use of equipment and facilities and consist of many practical and application-oriented tutorials in small groups. Students and teaching staff are in close contact with each other. Overall, the atmosphere is rather informal and relaxed.
In principle, the degree program provides all the equipment you need for practicals and tutorials. You can also borrow equipment from the degree program, but only if the equipment is not required for a tutorial or production. You should have your own computer or laptop (PC or MAC), preferably a powerful one.
You can begin your studies in the winter and summer semesters, although the courses are only offered once a year. As the content of the courses in the first two semesters does not build on each other, you will study in the first semester together with students from the second semester of study. We accept around 10 students per semester, which means that the number of places at university is very limited. Nevertheless, you have a very good chance of being accepted if you have a genuine interest in the field of moving image and can show us through your application that you have already gained some experience in film production or animation.
The demo reel typically consists of a compilation of films or animations in which you should have played a significant role in the conception and/or production and/or post-production. In the proof of source that you should submit with the demo reel, you can describe what your role was (e.g. idea, script, dramaturgy, staging/set, camera/DOP, lighting, production management, ...), as well as background information (e.g. production period, client, content partner, ...). In addition, you can also send us a link to an online portfolio if you have one and would like to show us more of your work.
If your application was successful, you will receive the access data for the systems of Hochschule RheinMain and your new email address together with your admission to studies. You should set up this email address in your email program as soon as possible and check it regularly - you will receive important information about the start of your studies at Hochschule RheinMain and the introductory event offered to all new students in the SCREEN ARTS degree program via the university's email address.