Please, outline a project idea that you might want to pursue during your course of studies. This idea can be for a film, game or immersive experience.

We encourage you to deliver your project idea in a form that suits your ideas and creative abilities in the best way possible. Concepts need to 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.).

All projects should start with a working title and a short description (100 words max). The structure and form of the main part of your presentation are up to you.

Write a commentary of 300 – 400 words on one of the following articles. In your comment, you can either focus on one specific statement in the text or write a feedback on the entire article. Argue your own position and give a convincing line of reasoning. The commentary is NOT a summary.

You may include visuals, statements by other thinkers or artists as well as insights from your own artistic practice to make your point.

You can choose from these articles to write your commentary:

• Ian Bogost: It does not matter if anyone exists or not (https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/02/how-generate-infinite-fake-humans/606943/)
• Stephen Marche: We’re witnessing the birth of a new artistic medium (https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/09/ai-art-generators-future/671568/)

In up to 500 words, 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?

Compile a portfolio of your previous works. It must include 3D models and / or 3D animations, but we also accept 2D animations, drawings, photos, etc.. The overall goal of the portfolio should be to illustrate your status as a 3D artist or animator.

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.

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:

“MA3D2023_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.

The admission committee will review all applications. Selected candidates will be invited to interviews which will take place online on May, 12 2023.

The interview schedule will be posted on our website after the review of the application material on April 24, 2023. 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.

Successful applicants will receive a separate email containing the access data for the online interview.

Once the interviews are carried out, all accepted and rejected candidates will be informed via email.