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Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln
Master German + English Arts & Design

Experimenteller Film

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln Cologne · North Rhine-Westphalia

About the Program

Experimental Film at KHM encompasses all free, non-narrative artistic forms of moving images. Experimental films have freed themselves from rigid theoretical definitions and the long shadows of structural film that had become rigid in self-referentiality and formal orthodoxies. The focus is on the artist with their individual interests and energies. New forms are generated in which analog and digital processes, low and high tech, original and appropriated material are intertwined. The program explores the genealogies of a 'sub-history of film' and ideas of Expanded Cinema in spatial film installations. Experimental filmmakers move naturally between cinema and gallery, between film and other media. The courses offer orientation in this complex field, convey knowledge about the different mechanisms of the art and film world, and defend film as a medium of radical artistic expression. The Experimental Film Forum discusses student productions, while thematic seminars explore topics of experimental film through lectures, screenings, and film analyses.
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Experimental Film at KHM encompasses all free, non-narrative artistic forms of moving images. Experimental films have freed themselves from rigid theoretical definitions and the long shadows of structural film that had become rigid in self-referentiality and formal orthodoxies. The focus is on the artist with their individual interests and energies. New forms are generated in which analog and digital processes, low and high tech, original and appropriated material are intertwined. The program explores the genealogies of a 'sub-history of film' and ideas of Expanded Cinema in spatial film installations. Experimental filmmakers move naturally between cinema and gallery, between film and other media. The courses offer orientation in this complex field, convey knowledge about the different mechanisms of the art and film world, and defend film as a medium of radical artistic expression. The Experimental Film Forum discusses student productions, while thematic seminars explore topics of experimental film through lectures, screenings, and film analyses.

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How do I apply to Experimenteller Film at Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln?

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.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Experimenteller Film at Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln

Is Experimenteller Film at Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln taught in German or English? ▼

This Master programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Experimenteller Film programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Experimenteller Film at Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + 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 Experimenteller Film? ▼

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 Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln — 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.

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