The Master's programme »MA Serial Storytelling« guides young professionals in exploring, conquering, and expanding forms and methods of serial narration for TV and digital platforms. Accompanied by renowned series creators, script consultants, and media scholars, the students analyse the secrets behind the success of popular series and develop their own innovative series concepts. Series dramaturgy, character development, and collaborative writing processes (»Writers' Room«) are at the center of their practical work.
In addition to narrative and media-theoretical content, the programme conveys the basics of transnational markets and new media platforms, also supports the students in exploring innovative narrative forms, work structures, and distribution channels.
With a strong focus on collaboration skills and innovative strategies, the MA Serial Storytelling provides aspiring series writers with exceptional learning experiences:
Relevant Skills for a Wide Range of Career Paths
- acquiring a wide-ranging skill set that combines the tools of professional screenwriters and an in-depth knowledge of creative teamwork
- mastering models and methods of serial storytelling formats
Hands-on Experience
- developing 4-5 series projects with different formats over four semesters
- creating fascinating characters, compelling ensembles, surprising plots, and sustainable concepts
- mastering key soft skills such as pitching, networking and negotiating
- gaining hands-on experience in collaborative as well as individual screenwriting, including the creation of a complete drama series within a writers’ room led by an expert professional showrunner
Industry Insights and Networking Opportunities
- learning from highly acclaimed international writers, producers,
- enjoying privileged networking and pitching opportunities, e.g. at international series festivals such as Seriencamp Munich, Série Series in Fontainebleau or Series Mania in Lille
Artistic Research and the Social Responsibility of the Storyteller
- exploring philosophical and ethical topics and expanding the knowledge of serial storytelling in academic as well as artistic research projects
- discussing pressing social issues as well as current trends and visions of future series markets, formats and ways of distribution with acclaimed experts from various fields
- transforming these findings into exciting, innovative, and relevant serial narratives.