Master
German + English
Arts & Design
Videokunst Performance
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
About the Program
Video Art and Performance, the seminar of Phil Collins and Tobias Yves Zintel examines, reflects on and aims to produce collaborative or participant works of performance and video art. One important strand and focus of the seminar is encountering communities and groups, landscapes and topographies in the world outside the art academy in order to build performative moments in communication with and for temporary audiences. Another is to understand some of the necessities, pleasures and challenges of participation and collectivity, through reading set texts and, encountering and watching visual material. Throughout the teaching sessions there is an ongoing learning through doing. The program has collaborated with various institutions and projects including Solo/Dance/Authorship MA (SODA) in Berlin, Riwaq Biennale in Ramallah, Palestine, Ashkal Alwan in Beirut, Bauhaus Dessau, and Mousonturm Frankfurt. The teaching staff includes Prof. Phil Collins (Professor of video art) and Tobias Yves Zintel (Assistant professor video art and performance).
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Video Art and Performance, the seminar of Phil Collins and Tobias Yves Zintel examines, reflects on and aims to produce collaborative or participant works of performance and video art. One important strand and focus of the seminar is encountering communities and groups, landscapes and topographies in the world outside the art academy in order to build performative moments in communication with and for temporary audiences. Another is to understand some of the necessities, pleasures and challenges of participation and collectivity, through reading set texts and, encountering and watching visual material. Throughout the teaching sessions there is an ongoing learning through doing. The program has collaborated with various institutions and projects including Solo/Dance/Authorship MA (SODA) in Berlin, Riwaq Biennale in Ramallah, Palestine, Ashkal Alwan in Beirut, Bauhaus Dessau, and Mousonturm Frankfurt. The teaching staff includes Prof. Phil Collins (Professor of video art) and Tobias Yves Zintel (Assistant professor video art and performance).
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How do I apply to Videokunst Performance 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.
- 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 Videokunst Performance at Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln
Is Videokunst Performance 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 Videokunst Performance programme cost? ▼
415 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Videokunst Performance 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 Videokunst Performance? ▼
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.