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MA Mediendramaturgie (Media Dramaturgy) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Master on the theory, history and practice of audiovisual storytelling and the critical reflection of the dramaturgy of media formats.

Faculty: Fachbereich 05 - Philosophie und Philologie  |  Department: Institut für Film-, Theater-, Medien- und Kulturwissenschaft  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught)  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Semester 1: theoretical-historical study of audiovisual moving-image cultures and current concepts and methods of film and media analysis; semesters 1-2: media-practice project work. Some modules are shared with the Film Studies master.

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Entry requirements

Restricted admission (Numerus clausus) (im allen Fachsemestern). Curiosity about history, theory and analysis of moving images. Applications are possible before the bachelor certificate is available if at least 135 credit points have been earned. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early April to 15 May.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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