Master of Arts in Camera Technology and Cinematography

The objectives of training in the MA programme include expanding upon and deepening the artistic and technical skills acquired in the BA programme, which—for the profession of camera operator—are defined as artistic pictorial design in close collaboration with the director or directing team. Training takes the form of project-related individual instruction and theoretical lectures as well as independent film projects. These range from conception and preparation to filming and on to postproduction and ultimate presentation of the camerawork as part of the finished feature film or documentary.

Overview

  • Duration: 4 semester
  • Graduation with a: Magistra artium (Mag.a art.) or Magister artium (Mag. art.)
  • Registration period for entrance examination: 7 April 2025 – 7 May 2025
  • Entrance examination date: listed on the website of the Film Academy Vienna – Department of Film and Television
  • Tuition: detailed information
  • Prerequisites: successful entrance exam; prior completion of a thematically related bachelor’s degree or diploma programme; documentation of German skills (please see “Information on Entrance Examinations”)
  • Information on entrance examinations: PDF [ger] | PDF [en]
  • Curriculum: PDF [ger]
  • Course offerings in mdwOnline

Upcoming Events

Each November, the Film Academy Vienna presents a survey of its works at the Gartenbaukino in Vienna. This event is an opportunity to see current films by students and chat both with the film teams and with members of the Film Academy Vienna teaching staff. Admission to these screenings is free, but please reserve your seats in advance. You’ll find our event schedule under Events.

Applying for this Programme of Study

  1. The document “Information on Entrance Examinations” (download link above) informs you about what you need to prepare for this examination. 
  2. Please set up an applicant account in mdwOnline if you don’t already have an mdwOnline account from another mdw programme of study.
  3. Log into your account, click on “Entrance Exam Registration”, and then on the link “Enter new application” at the upper right. Follow the instructions that appear. If you can’t find a particular programme of study in the online registration system, it means either that the registration deadline has passed or that registration is not yet possible!
  4. Important: If you are a citizen of a “third country” (from a country not belonging to the EU/EEA; exceptions: Switzerland and Liechtenstein), please inform yourself in a timely manner concerning the applicable requirements for entering and staying in Austria.
  5. Once you’ve registered to take the entrance exam, you’ll receive an E-mail that informs you of your assigned exam date.
  6. Take the entrance examination. Remember to bring along a photo ID.

After the Entrance Examination

  1. You’ll receive the results of your entrance exam by E-mail.
  2. If you have passed the entrance exam, you’ll still need to register in order to be enrolled and commence your studies at the mdw. You can do so by visiting the Studies Center within the admissions period; please bring along your passport or personal ID.
  3. You can find out about the further steps you need to take in the brochure “New at the mdw?”.