Sprachkurs
English
Arts & Design
Documentary Storytelling: An Introduction to Telling Engaging Non-Fiction Stories Through Video and Still Images
Language Course
About the Program
Find beautiful everyday stories and learn how to tell them visually! This hands-on Summer School course will introduce participants to documentary film-making and documentary photography. Participants will produce a short documentary on a theme of their choice. They will be encouraged to find a topic they would like to visually explore in Weimar, and they will learn about camera, sound and interview techniques. They will then start doing the fieldwork, find a story that can resonate with an audience and develop it over the course of two weeks. The resulting projects will be video documentaries or multimedia pieces or slide shows of photos accompanied by relevant audio (music or interviews).
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Find beautiful everyday stories and learn how to tell them visually! This hands-on Summer School course will introduce participants to documentary film-making and documentary photography. Participants will produce a short documentary on a theme of their choice. They will be encouraged to find a topic they would like to visually explore in Weimar, and they will learn about camera, sound and interview techniques. They will then start doing the fieldwork, find a story that can resonate with an audience and develop it over the course of two weeks. The resulting projects will be video documentaries or multimedia pieces or slide shows of photos accompanied by relevant audio (music or interviews).
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How do I apply to Documentary Storytelling: An Introduction to Telling Engaging Non-Fiction Stories Through Video and Still Images at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar?
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.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Documentary Storytelling: An Introduction to Telling Engaging Non-Fiction Stories Through Video and Still Images at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
Is Documentary Storytelling: An Introduction to Telling Engaging Non-Fiction Stories Through Video and Still Images at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar taught in German or English? ▼
This Sprachkurs 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 Documentary Storytelling: An Introduction to Telling Engaging Non-Fiction Stories Through Video and Still Images programme cost? ▼
750 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Documentary Storytelling: An Introduction to Telling Engaging Non-Fiction Stories Through Video and Still Images at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar? ▼
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 Documentary Storytelling: An Introduction to Telling Engaging Non-Fiction Stories Through Video and Still Images? ▼
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 Bauhaus-Universität Weimar — 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.