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Admissions for Non-EU International Applicants – Faculty of Film

23.01.2026

Registration is carried out exclusively online via the 2bitsEDU platform. The registration form (application) must be printed, signed, and included in the application file.

MASTER’S ADMISSION IN ENGLISH – NON-EU CANDIDATES

Interested in a Master’s in Film?

Our Master’s programme in Film is taught in English and offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to deepen your understanding of film theory and practice. You’ll learn from experienced film professionals, including award-winning dramatists, professors, and editors, who bring their real-world insights to the classroom.

Before you apply:

  • Check the admission requirements: Places in our program are limited. Meeting the minimum requirements doesn’t guarantee admission, so make sure to present a strong application.
  • Complete the application form: Our application is multi-step, allowing you to work on it at your own pace. However, all sections must be completed for your application to be reviewed.

ART OF GAME DESIGN

CINEMATOGRAPHY AND MEDIA
MASTER FULLTIME 2 years (4 semesters, 120 credits)

The Art of Game Design study program in English is the first Master’s that offers an academic framework for future game designers. The range of subjects in this program is created with the aim of providing an overview of a game project. Thus, the exams are mainly practical projects that lead a game from the documentation stage to the prototype stage: whether we are talking about board games or video games.

The academic curriculum is complemented by other extracurricular activities, supported by professionals in the field, and by practice carried out directly in large companies in the industry. Last but not least, students are supported in participating in exponential games community and industry events like: Dev. Play, Game Jams, Games Days Festival. Discover the site supported by students, future game designers.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

  • The application is open for graduates from faculties in the field or the following domains: Film and Media, Theater and Performing Arts, Design, Fine Arts, Animation, Music, Architecture, Computer Science, Engineering;
  • Candidates must have completed a degree with 180 credits or 240 credits;
  • To apply, candidates will submit online:
    • a portfolio of works / projects related to Game Design (primary: games / secondary: graphic design, visual art, interactive experiences, installations, narrative experiences, character designs, prototypes, software or any other work with relevant content). Accepted techniques include digital, traditional or mixed media.
    • Short written description of one work/project and the creative processes involved (primary: project pitch, secondary: storyboard, director’s notebook etc)
    • An essay of 1,500-2,000 words containing:
      • Personal motivation and evidence of interest in game design
      • Prior experience relevant to the field of games or interactive experiences
      • Personal experience with games / favourite games
      • The candidate’s abilities relevant to the field of game design.

Complete submissions are handed in after registration, exclusively in an online electronic format. The candidate must ensure that all required elements are present in the submission and can be accessed, otherwise they will not be admitted to the examination.

The institution will provide, only after registration on the Edubits platform, a folder on a secured online platform where the candidate can upload the required documents. Access to this folder is restricted to the institution and the candidate. The access details will be communicated over the email address used for registration.

Optionally, the candidate may provide supplemental portfolio materials in a physical format on the day of the examination. These will be handed to the secretary of the commission before the start of the examination.


SINGLE STAGE

tests are graded from 1 to 10

Test 1 – oral 20 minutes

  1. Presentation of the portfolio and explanation of the technical and aesthetic means used / defending the argumentation essay. (10 minutes)
  2. Interview  (10 minutes)
    1. based on the portfolio, CV, essay submitted by the candidate
    2. general knowledge and ludography/bibliography.
    3. commentary on the text and the game from the mandatory bibliography, respectively the mandatory ludography.

Test 2 – oral / practical – 30 minutes preparation and 20 minutes examination (10 minutes presentation, 10 minutes questions)

Prototyping of a game element on the basis of which also develops the concept of the game, starting from a given theme – evaluation of practical skills in specific software environments *, at the choice of the candidate.

* an OSX or Windows system will be available with Unity, Unreal, Godot, PICO-8, Max/MSP, Ableton Live, Pd, Adobe Creative Cloud, 3ds Max, SketchUp, Maya (or other software, on request). The candidate can also bring his/her own configuration.

In case of equal averages, the candidates will be separated by taking into account the grade obtained in Test 1. If equality persists, the candidates will be separated through a tie-breaker test involving the completion of a gaming exercise proposed by the committee.


Mandatory LUDOGRAPHY

  • Super Mario Bros, 1985

Recommended LUDOGRAPHY

pentru Proba 1, Etapa II

Video Games

  • Bioshock
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Gorogoa
  • Inside
  • It Takes Two
  • Journey
  • Layers of Fear
  • Minecraft
  • Monument Valley
  • Pac-Man
  • Pong
  • Pokemon Go
  • Stanley Parable

Board Games

  • Azul
  • Carcassonne
  • Dixit
  • Pandemic
  • Saboteur
  • Story Cubes

Mandatory BIBLIOGRAPHY

  • Brathwaite, Brenda, Schreiber, Ian – Challenges for Game Designers, Course Technology, 2009 (Part I, chapter 1 The Basics)

Recommended BIBLIOGRAPHY

  • Adams, Ernst – Fundamentals of Game Design, Third Edition, New Riders, 2014
  • Fullerton, Tracy – Game Design Workshop, Second Edition, Elsevier, 2008
  • Schell, Jesse – The Art of Game Design, 2015
  • Sicart, Miguel –  Play Matters, The MIT Press, 2014
  • Zimmerman, Eric, Salen, Katie – Rules of Play, Cambridge, Ed. MIT Press, 2004

AUDIOVISUAL ARCHIVES – PRESERVATION AND PROGRAMMING

CINEMATOGRAPHY AND MEDIA
MASTER FULLTIME 2 years (4 semesters, 120 credits)

Preservation and Programming Master’s program is the first of its kind in Romania and Eastern Europe, and it is taught in English. Over the course of two years, the program provides students with comprehensive theoretical and practical training in the two main areas of audiovisual heritage, preservation, and curation. A complete restoration project requires skills such as documentation, an excellent understanding of the historical context and aesthetic and technical codes of the time and place in which the film was made. Additionally, it involves practical abilities for identification, handling, cleaning, repairing, scanning, digital restoration of images and sound, and colorization. Similarly, creating a film program involves a broad knowledge of cinema, a curatorial vision, writing skills in various styles, and the ability to moderate discussions with guests and the audience. A solid understanding of the materiality of the medium is also indispensable. Some of the courses and seminars that will promote the understanding of audiovisual heritage as a dynamic subject in continuous dialogue with the present include “Histories and Audiovisual Curatorial Practices,” “Preservation Practices in Romanian Audiovisuals,” and “Digital Restoration of Film Images.” By combining theoretical and technological education, the Audiovisual Archives: Preservation and Programming program will prepare versatile specialists who are well-versed in the latest technical, methodological, and ethical issues in the field. Graduates will be capable of working in film archives, festivals, art cinemas, media libraries, video libraries, museums, foundations, associations, or private enterprises that own or produce audiovisual collections worldwide.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A) All candidates must have graduated from a program summing up 240 or 180 credits.

B) When applying, candidates will submit a portfolio containing:

  1. A motivation letter
  2. The candidate’s CV
  3. A text no longer than 10 pages which will describe the candidate’s perspective towards an audiovisual archive they have worked with or to which they have been exposed though a fictional or documentary work, an exhibition etc.
  4. Optionally: any other relevant material connected to the field of study (films, video essays, scripts, film reviews, academic writings etc.)

The complete portfolios must also be submitted electronically after the application. The candidate must make sure all the required elements from the portfolio can be accessed, otherwise they will not be allowed to enter the exam.

After applying on the platform Edubits, the institution will provide the candidate access to a secured folder where they will be able to upload the necessary documents and which will only be available to the candidate and the institution. The access data will be communicated through an email sent to the address the candidate has used when applying.    

The exam will consist of a single interview with the candidate, which will be graded on a scale from 1 to 10 [10 – maximum]. The discussion will be based on the CV and the portfolio submitted by the candidate.

Candidates who are citizens of non-EU countries have the possibility to opt for an online interview, based on a request submitted at the time of the portfolio submission.  The request must be sent by e-mail to study@unatc.ro before June 27th.*

Things to know:

  1. The results of the oral/practical examinations cannot be contested.
  2. The candidates will be graded on a scale from 1 to 10.
  3. For the tuition-free places, the final admission exam grade cannot be lower than 6 (six).

*Candidates from Republic of Moldova are not eligible for the online interview.

INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR PERFORMING AND MEDIA ARTS

CINEMATOGRAPHY AND MEDIA
MASTER FULLTIME 2 years (4 semesters, 120 credits)

The Interactive Technologies for Performing and Media Arts Master’s Program trains students to acquire advanced knowledge in digitally controlling sound, light, image, and code for the arts. Graduates of the program may pursue careers as designers for sound, space, interaction, and nonlinear narratives. The curriculum is structured to develop students’ technical skills as well as conceptual understanding. Throughout the program, students explore a variety of interactive environments. Projects are based on the design and creation of sound and visual interfaces, development of interactive virtual environments, interactive installations, augmented performances and use of digital design concepts at the highest standards. All teaching and applied activities are done in English, providing graduates the opportunity to easily integrate into creative and research projects at an international level. Under the guidance of the coordinating professors, the ITPMA master’s students have exhibited works in venues such as: Ars Electronica (Linz AT), Fête des Lumières (Lyon FR), Mirage Festival (Lyon FR), MNAC (Bucharest RO), Amural (Brașov RO), Spotlight (Bucharest International Light Festival), White Night of Galleries – NAG, Casa Universitarilor, Internetics, Binar, Radar.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

  • Admission is open to graduates of Theatre and Film, as well as holders of art, music, design, or science and engineering degrees;
  • Candidates must have completed a specialisation with 180 ECTS credits or 240 ECTS credits;
  • On registration, candidates will submit online:
  • CV EUROPASS with photo, in PDF format according to the EU guideline: https://europa.eu/europass
  • a portfolio of works / projects relevant to the fields of Digital Media & Performing Arts (these can be live performances, installations, films, software or any other relevant content);
  • a short description, in writing (English), of a work/project in the portfolio and the creative process involved;
  • in the absence of a portfolio (points 2 and 3), candidates can submit an essay of 1500-2000 words (English) demonstrating their interests and intentions in pursuing interactive technologies;

Complete submissions are handed in after registration, exclusively in an online electronic format. The candidate must ensure that all required elements are present in the submission and can be accessed, otherwise they will not be admitted to the examination.

The institution will provide, only after registration on the Edubits platform, a folder on a secured online platform where the candidate can upload the required documents. Access to this folder is restricted to the institution and the candidate. The access details will be communicated over the email address used for registration.Optionally, the candidate may provide supplemental portfolio materials in a physical format on the day of the examination. These will be handed to the secretary of the commission before the start of the examination

SINGLE STAGE

tests are graded from 1 to 10

Test 1 – oral 20 minutes

  1. Presentation of the portfolio, explaining the technical and aesthetic means used / defence of the argumentation essay.
  2. Interview, based on the mandatory text, the submitted CV and the bibliography.

Test 2 – oral / practical – 30 min. preparation, 20 min. examination

Demonstration of working skills in specific software environments* chosen by the candidate, on a given theme.

*a Windows or Mac system will be provided, with Processing, Max/MSP, Pd, TouchDesigner, Unity, Blender, Ableton Live, Reaper (or other software, on request), or the candidate may bring their own configuration.

In case of equal averages, the candidates will be separated by taking into account the grade obtained in test 1.

Mandatory BIBLIOGRAPHY

  • Penny, S. G. “Towards a performative aesthetics of interactivity.”
    Fibreculture 19. December 2011. Ubiquity. Ed Ulrik Ekman.

Recommended BIBLIOGRAPHY

  • Dixon, Steve, Digital Performance: A History of New Media in Theater, Dance, Performance Art, and Installation, The MIT Press, Cambridge, 2007.
  • Holmes, Thom, Electronic and Experimental Music: Technology, Music, and Culture, Routledge, New York, 2002 (revised 2020).
  • Levin, Golan & Brain, Tega, Code as Creative Medium: A Handbook for Computational Art and Design, The MIT Press, Cambridge, 2021.
  • Manovich, Lev, The Language of New Media, The MIT Press, Cambridge, 2002.
  • Noble, Joshua, Programming Interactivity: A Designer’s Guide to Processing, Arduino, and Open Frameworks, O’Reilly Media, Inc., 2009 (revised 2012).
  • Phillips, Andrea, A Creator’s Guide to Transmedia Storytelling, McGrawHill, New York, 2012.

VISULA EFFECTS

CINEMATOGRAPHY AND MEDIA
MASTER FULLTIME 2 years (4 semesters, 120 credits)

The study program aims to provide advanced training for students in the field of visual effects for film, TV, and media.

The curriculum is structured across multiple dimensions (artistic, technical, conceptual) and emphasizes the relationship between the narrative, the graphic design, and technical skills. Students will acquire competencies in areas such as digital compositing, 3D simulation, procedural workflows, and production for virtual environments.

A key objective is to foster independent thinking, problem-solving abilities, experimentation, and critical thinking. The learning process is based on projects and collaborative production environments. Students are encouraged to develop original solutions that meet both the creative intent and industry standards. Interdisciplinarity and interaction with students enrolled in other study programs at UNATC are also encouraged in order to promote collaboration.

The program seeks to cultivate continuous learning and adaptability in a constantly evolving field. Graduates develop a strong portfolio, advanced technical skills, and the analytical abilities necessary to make meaningful contributions to the future development of visual effects practice and research.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

In accordance with the Admission regulations for foreign citizens within the Faculty of Film, candidates who are citizens of non-EU states may opt to take the oral examination online. Non-EU candidates will choose this examination format when submitting their application file.
 
At least two days before the examination, the Secretariat of the Faculty of Film will send candidates an email containing the link (on Meet or Zoom) where the online examination will take place.
 
The link will be created by a staff member from the university’s technical departments designated by the Faculty leadership. The same person will assist the examination committee throughout the entire online exam.
 
The online examination will be recorded. Members of the committee and candidates must give their consent for the recording (the consent form will be available on the UNATC website).
 
During the online exam, the committee members will be physically present in a classroom of the Faculty of Film. The exam results will be communicated to all candidates in accordance with the same methodology.
 
After registration, complete portfolios are submitted only in electronic format. The candidate must ensure that all requested elements are included in the portfolio and can be accessed, otherwise they will not be admitted to the exam.

The institution will provide the candidate, but only after registration on the Edubits platform, with a folder on a secure platform where they can upload the required documents. Only the institution and the candidate have access to the folder. Access to the platform will be communicated to the email address used for registration.

SINGLE STAGE

All documents are to be submitted in English

  1. Candidates must have completed a degree with 180 credits or 240 credits;
  2. When applying, candidates will submit:
  1. A Curriculum Vitae in Europass format.
    1. A portfolio of maximum 20* relevant professional artworks (în an adequate standard format)

The artworks can consist of (by choice):

  • 2D photographs, shot by the candidate, that have a clear cinematographic sequence but also proper framing and depth of field;
  • illustrations made with traditional techniques (paintings, technical drawings, etc)
  • static or animated images**, realised in a 2D or 3D environment, together with the software project (Blender, Maya, Houdini, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Nomad Sculpt, Photoshop, Krita, Gimp, Procreate etc).

            *These are to be evaluated for the second section of the exam

            **Any AI generated imagery or work that does not belong to the candidate are strictly forbidden and will result in the candidate being rejected.

SINGLE STAGE (the tests are graded on a scale from 1 to 10)

First exam (oral) – practical test with individual subjects for each candidate

Testing of the candidate’s mathematical knowledge (geometry, trigonometry and algebra – vectors).

Second exam (oral) – colloquium in English

  1. Interview based on the candidate’s CV.
  2. Analyzing the candidate’s portfolio, arguing the concept and making of the portfolio, analyzing the technical means used by the candidate.

NOTES:

  1. Both tests are taken in English.
  2. The results of the oral/practical examinations cannot be appealed.
  3. The tests are graded on a scale of 1 to 10.
  4. For the tuition-free places as well as for those with tuition fee, the final admission exam grade cannot be lower than 6 (six).
  5. Candidates who are citizens of non-EU countries have the option of taking the tests online, based on a request submitted at the time of the portfolio submission. The request must be sent by e-mail to study@unatc.ro.*

*Candidates from the Republic of Moldova are not eligible for the online interview.

Note: In case of equal average marks, the candidates will be separated by taking into account the grade obtained in Section 2.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

  • Brinkmann, Ron: The Art and Science of Digital Compositing: Techniques for Visual Effects, Animation and Motion Graphics, Morgan Kaufmann, Burlington MA, 2008
  • Byrne, Bill: The Visual Effect Arsenal: VFX Solutions for the Independent Filmmaker, Focal Press, Burlington MA, 2009
  • Catmull, Ed; Wallace, Amy: Creativity inc. Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration, Random House, 2014
  • Dunn, Fletcher & Parberry, Ian: 3D Math Primer for Graphics and Game Development., CRC Press, Boca Raton FL, 2011 (Free Online Edition: https://gamemath.com/book/intro.html)

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