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The study programme focuses on storytelling in a variety of audiovisual formats, ranging from documentaries and fictional narratives to series, television programmes, commercials and music videos. You will focus on three core areas: storytelling, creativity and project development. You will combine theoretical knowledge with practical film and television production and gain the skills needed to work at different stages of audiovisual production.

This programme is right for you if:

• you are interested in films, television programmes and audiovisual content and want to learn how they are made;
• you enjoy telling stories, developing ideas and bringing them to life;
• you are interested in the technical aspects of filmmaking, such as working with cameras, sound and lighting;
• you want to learn through practical projects.

Core courses include:

• Film Language
• Storytelling 
• Writing for Film
• Introduction to Television Formats
• Visual Composition
• Art of Lighting 

When applying, you must choose one of two modules: creative or technical.

In the creative module, you will focus on storytelling and story development in the following roles:

• Screenwriter
• Producer
• Director
• Assistant Director

In the technical module, you will develop technical skills and learn how to bring creative ideas to life in the following roles:

• Editor
• Colorist
• Cinematographer
• Gaffer
• Sound Designer
• Sound Recordist

Internship opportunities

An internship is a compulsory part of the study programme and can be completed after the first year of study. You can choose an internship placement based on your interests and career plans, for example, on a film set, in television, at a production company or studio, or in another film and media organisation. You can also complete your internship abroad.

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Erasmus+ and exchange opportunities

Through Erasmus+, you can study abroad at Tallinn University’s partner universities both in Europe and outside the European Union. You can also apply for an Erasmus+ scholarship to support your exchange studies.

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Finishing your studies

You will complete your studies with a practical creative project, which may take the form of a short fiction film, music video, television programme or documentary film.

Career Opportunities

After graduation, you can apply your skills in the film, television, advertising and digital media industries and work, for example, as a:

• Director
• Assistant Director
• Screenwriter
• Cinematographer
• Gaffer
• Camera Assistant
• Colorist
• Editor
• Producer

After completing your Bachelor’s degree, you can continue your studies in the Documentary Film or Communication Management Master’s programme. You can also explore other Master’s programmes offered by Tallinn University.

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Meet our alumni

At Tallinn University, you can participate in sports, music and dance activities and join various clubs and cultural groups. BFM’s student council, Meedium, organises events and helps create an active student community. Every year, BFM also hosts the student film festival Best of BFM, or BOB, showcasing student films, music videos, advertisements and other audiovisual works. The best projects are recognised at an awards ceremony.

Students at Tallinn University’s Baltic Film, Media and Arts School have access to professional studios and state-of-the-art film and sound equipment. During your studies, you can use a film pavilion, television studio, sound studios, editing and colour grading suites, as well as video, sound and lighting equipment. The school is also home to the SuperNova 4K cinema.

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Admissions

General requirements and info: 

• Completed Secondary School Graduation Certificate, Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education or a corresponding qualification giving access to higher education
• Proof of English Proficiency

• The study programme has 40 student places. A score of 75 points or more in the entrance exam guarantees
  the candidate a student place. The remaining student places are filled with candidates who have exceeded
  the admission threshold based on the ranking. 

• For the purposes of identity verification at the admission procedure the Admission Committee has 
  the right to take a screenshot during the oral part of the admission exam carried out via video bridge.
  

Application Deadlines and Requirements

Entrance Exam 

When applying, you must choose whether you are applying for the Creative or Technical module.

Application Documents & Evaluation Criteria 

Scholarships

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Move to Tallinn

Studying in Tallinn, means studying at a compact European capital where education, technology and digital innovation meet. As an international student, you can benefit from Tallinn University's support and access practical information to help you settle into life in Estonia from the basics of accommodation to the details about working while studying and of course where to find the student support services. 

Find information about:

• Accommodation
• VISA information
• Healthcare and insurance
• Cost of living
• Public transport
• Working while studying
• Peer support and student buddies
• Student Support Centre

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Contacts

Maria-Silvia Kaarep 

Study Counsellor and Specialist

 

For additional guidelines regarding the admission procedure, please contact the international admission specialist: admissions@tlu.ee