BA in Film and Media Studies

BA in Film and Media Studies

Last modified: 13. March 2025

The BA course trains professionals who in possession of their theoretical knowledge are able to orientate in the development processes of mass media, know the characteristics of medial communication and able to interpret texts using the medial communication. Trainees will be able to perform practical tasks related to the production of motion picture and multimedia texts. Based on their theoretical knowledge and practical experience, they will be able to continue their studies in MA courses.

Qualification of the degree: 

  • level of degree: Bachelor of Science (BA/BSc);
  • qualification: Film and Media Specialist.

Length of program: 6 semesters
Work schedule: full-time (HU, EN)
Financial options: state scholarship or self-funded
Program leader: Dr. Gábor Zoltán Kiss
Training location: Kaposvár (Kaposvár Campus)
Language of conduction: Hungarian or English

Elective specializations

SPECIALIZATIONS RESPONSIBLES FOR SPECIALIZTAION WORK SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
Cameraman   Full-time
Movie Directon Zsolt Gyenes DLA Full-time
Documentary Dénes Ruzsa Full-time

 

Conditions for selecting specialization 

All specializations have the same admission requirements and expectations, and can be chosen from the third semester, up to the deadline indicated in the academic calendar.

Pofessional practice

The professional training provides an opportunity for students to apply the professional knowledge and skills they have acquired at university in practical work, to gain experience of different work processes and tasks. The aim is for students to concentrate on specific areas related to their training within a given timeframe. Students shall work 30 hours a week for 1 week. The professional practice consists of professional work as an assistant, production assistant, production assistant, organizer, designer or other tasks in domestic film productions, TV or radio studios, production advertising studios. The aim of the professional practice is to expand the practical knowledge of the relevant visual and media fields, as well as the theoretical and practical cultivation of other areas of visual culture.
 

Skills and professional competences acquired on completion of the program

With a bachelor's degree in Film and Media Studies professionals are able:

  • to work consciously and creatively in the field of film and media,
  • to identify and solve routine professional problems in the field of film and media practice,
  • to organize and carry out a joint creative process in a team during the creative practice,
  • to analyze, process and transfer knowledge and practice in the field of cinema and media, drawing on the experience gained during their studies,
  • to apply high level of technical skills to realize their artistic vision in the field of cinema and media.
  • to think adaptively, continuously absorb, process and synthesize new knowledge,
  • to organize their activities in an environmentally and health-conscious way, to work in an environmentally and health-conscious way, to manage stress and conflict situations. 

Conditions of obtaining pre-degree certificate (absolutorium)

  • completion of the subjects required in the curriculum;
  • fulfil the academic requirements (with the exception of the thesis);
  • the acquisition of 180 credits as required by the training and exit requirements.

Final exam

In the final exam, students will demonstrate their basic practical and theoretical professional knowledge in the field of cinematography and media. The student demonstrates a high level of ability to put theoretical knowledge into practice (exam piece), to convert it into a scientific study (thesis) and to be prepared in the core subject areas of the bachelor's degree.
Condition to attend final exam:

  • obtained pre-degree certificate (absolutorium);
  • completion of the comprehensive exams of core subjects;
  • submitting their exam piece and script (film director, cameraman) by the deadline or
  • submission of the thesis by the deadline (thesis writer).
  • the student shall not be in debt to the University.

Parts of final exam:

  • exam piece and script (film director, cameraman); or
  • thesis (thesis writer);
  • defense.

Evaluation of final exam and qualification of degree from 2020/21 academic year

Accordingly, to chapter 4.3.16 Final exam and chapter 4.3.17. Degree certificate.

Model curriculum of the program