APPLICATION TASK 2021: M.A. 3D ANIMATION FOR FILM & GAMES
To apply to the shared graduate program M.A. 3D Animation for Film & Games of the Cologne Game Lab and ifs internationale filmschule köln, please complete the following application tasks and submit them through our application form.
1. Project Idea
Please, outline a project idea that you might want to pursue during your
course of studies. This idea can be for any media, in any format and for any
platform. Feel free to show us what inspires you. Have you seen a new work of
art whose style you would like to adapt for yourself? Have you discovered new
countries and cultures? Do you always see the big picture or do you care about
the tiny things in life? Or have you witnessed a social problem that you would
like to work on? Everything is possible.
We encourage you to deliver your concept in a form that suits your ideas and creative abilities in the best way possible. Concepts should definitely include visualizations (sketches, concept art, animation, level mockup, etc.), but can of course also contain written components (as a pitch document, game design document, etc.).
2. Project Analysis
Please choose and analyze an existing 3D or animation project and illustrate its implications for the future of this art form. You may choose a project from film, games, or immersive media, but please, note that it should not be one of your own projects.
In your analysis focus on one particular aspect of the project, e.g.
design, storytelling, technical realization, etc. and use this very aspect to
outline the innovative and, therefore, future-oriented potential of this work.
Write about 300 – 500 words. Visuals may be included to make your point.
3. Motivation Letter
In not more than one page tell us about yourself: What is your background? Why do you want to study this particular program? What motivates you to take the next educational step or even move to Germany? Who or what do you aspire to be?
4. Portfolio of previous work
Please, compile a portfolio of your previous work. We accept everything from analogue to digital works, e.g. 2D or 3D models, animations, drawings, photos, motion graphics, movies, games, etc.. The overall goal of the portfolio should be to illustrate your current status as a 3D artist or animator as well as your profile as a (visual) artist.
Select your work samples carefully and pay attention to your layout. Analogue works need to be scanned or photographed and sent in digital form.
If you already have your own webpage or online portfolio you can also share your work by stating the corresponding link in an extra field in the application form.
5. Uploading Documents
After finalizing your application materials, you will have to submit them through the corresponding fields in the online application form, which will go online on March 1. Until then, take your time and work on your application tasks.
Here is an overview of all the necessary application documents:
Completed application tasks (PDF)
CV
Portrait photo
Scans of academic certificates, degrees
Proof of 12 months professional experience
Note on the application tasks: Please, combine the application tasks into one PDF and label it as follows:
“MA3D2021_lastname-firstname.pdf”
This document can include links to audiovisual add-ons like external players (YouTube, browser games) or downloadable files (e.g. Dropbox). Please make sure that the submitted formats are easily accessible.
The application form needs to be submitted by March 31 at 23:59 CEST at the latest. Please ensure that all documents are complete before you upload your application. We do not accept duplicate applications. Once you submit it, you will receive your applicant number. Keep this number safe! It will be important for the next step of the application process.
6. What’s next?
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we will only offer online interviews. Successful applicants will receive a separate email containing the access data.
Selected candidates will be invited to interviews which will take place on May 27, 2021.
The interview schedule will be posted on our website after the review of the application material on May 8, 2021. To find out if you have been invited to an interview or not, you will need to look for your applicant number, which will be provided to you once you submit the application form.
Once the interviews are carried out, all accepted and rejected candidates will be informed via email.
IMPORTANT
Be aware that CGL does not check the formal validity of your diplomas as a formal entrance requirement to TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences. The assessment of your diplomas concerning their formal validity will be conducted by our student registration office after the aptitude assessment (in July). In case you pass our aptitude test, we will offer you more information on this matter.
International applicants have to submit their documents to the validation agency Uni-Assist parallel to the CGL application procedure. The Uni-Assist portal opens on March 1. The deadlines for Uni-Assist submissions are March 31 (BA & MA applicants).
All application documents must be submitted to Uni-Assist as officially certified copies. If your documents are issued in a language other than English or German, you are required to submit a German or English language translation from a state certified translator.
Current Uni-Assist process due to Covid-19: For the winter semester 2021/22 you can apply in digital form at Uni-Assist, you do not have to send any documents by post. TH Köln reserves the right to check these documents during the enrollment.
