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New Media Design

Master Program New Media Design is aimed at studying digital media with possible applications in film and in any format of communication. Structured as an interdisciplinary program, masteratul offers theoretical curricula and applicative activities in film direction, film imaging, filmmaking and editing.

In this specific digital medium this topic is explored and explored in concrete projects that focus on turning creativity, trying to innovate in the future. Astfel, students who are expected to become professional media technicians, can consult and participate in film projects in the film industry.

online application

Download (RO) registration guide and (RO) the necessary documents for admission 2026-2027.
The documents for admission will be uploaded only online by using the web platform.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION

To correctly prepare the digital file, here are the main documents you will need in electronic format (PDF or JPEG):

  1. Application form (registration sheet) generated by the online registration platform, completed with diacritics where applicable;
  2. Bachelor’s degree diploma and diploma supplement (or academic transcript), or a certificate issued by the faculty for graduates of the Class of 2026;
  3. Baccalaureate diploma and academic transcript;
  4. Birth certificate;
  5. Marriage certificate (if applicable) or proof of name change (if applicable);
  6. Master’s degree diploma (if applicable) or a certificate of enrollment in a master’s degree program (if applicable), detailing—by academic year—whether the student was state-funded or fee-paying;
  7. Curriculum Vitae;
  8. Payment receipt for the fee (if payment is not made via the online registration platform) or documents proving exemption from the registration fee;
  9. Specific requirements for each study program, in accordance with the methodology (e.g., statement of purpose, portfolio uploaded to a virtual space made available to the candidate);
  10. Identity card or passport (valid for at least 6 months from the start of the study program—for foreign citizens);
  11. Certificate of recognition for the baccalaureate diploma and/or bachelor’s degree diploma issued by the Ministry of Education (for studies completed outside Romania);
  12. Romanian language proficiency certificate (for EU and non-EU citizens) for study programs conducted in Romanian;
  13. English language proficiency certificate (for EU and non-EU citizens) for study programs conducted in English;
  14. A written recommendation from a legally constituted Roma organization (civic, public, or political) attesting to the candidate’s Roma ethnicity—rather than their membership in that specific organization—for Roma candidates applying for dedicated places approved by the Ministry;
  15. Supporting documents, as specified in the admission regulations, for candidates coming from the social protection system or those with disabilities;
  16. Consent for the processing of personal data (Information Notice generated by the online registration platform);
  17. Standard medical certificate (issued by a family doctor, confirming fitness for university enrollment).

    *The documents mentioned above are required in PDF or JPEG format, unless otherwise specified. This is a standard requirement for documents requested during the admission process, ensuring they can be easily uploaded and processed via the online platform. It is important to carefully check the specific requirements for each document to ensure that all criteria are met and that all documents are uploaded in the requested format (PDF or JPEG).

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 university 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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

CONDITIONS

All the required documents are to be submitted in English.

Candidates must have completed a degree with 180 credits or 240 credits; 
When applying, candidates will submit:

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. A 1.500-2.000 words essay which would should explain the reasoning behind the student’s interest in new media field*;
  3. Student’s portfolio with artworks relevant for new media experience (standard format,
    these are to be evaluated for the first part of the exam 1.1)
    • 15 2D photographs that have a clear cinematographic sequence but also proper framing and depth of field, shot by the student;
    • 5-7 panoramic photographs (cylinder of spheric) that have a clear cinematographic sequence but also proper framing and depth of field, shot by the student;
    • Short feature film immersive 360/ stereo/ interactive (max 5 min) ;
    • An interactive/immersive application;
  4. A new media design project (short film, application, vfx)
    these are to be evaluated for the second part of the exam 2.2)

* Installations, blending virtual environments and characters with 2D image, stereoscopic experience, VR or AR experience but also MR concepts
**All the required documents are to be submitted in English. 

SINGLE STAGE

The tests are graded on a scale from 1 to 10

Section 1

oral exam
graded from 1 to 10

Interview based on the candidate’s CV and  essay.

Section 2

Colloquium in English
graded from 1 to 10

  • Viewing and analyzing the candidate’s portfolio. Argument regarding the concept and explaining the workflow and analysis of the techniques used.
  • Discussions around the design project for a New Media product (uploaded by the candidate in the application procedure).

In case of equal average marks, the candidates will be separated by taking into account the grade obtained in Section 2 and Section 1.

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
  • Dixon, Steve: Digital Performance: A History of New Media in Theater, Dance, Performance Art, and Installation, The MIT Press, Cambridge, 2007 (reprinted edition, 2015)
  • Frich, Arnaud: Panoramic Photography: From Composition and Exposure to Final Exhibition, Focal Press, Burlington MA, 2007
  • Hussar, John J.: 360 Degree Spherical Video: The Complete Guide to 360-Degree Video, Grey Goose Graphics LLC, New York, 2016
  • Isaacson, Walter; The Innovators, Simon and Schuster, 2014
  • Manovich, Lev: The Language of New Media, The MIT Press, Cambridge, 2002
  • Mendiburu, Bernard: 3D Movie Making: Stereoscopic Digital Cinema from Script to Screen, Focal Press, Burlington MA, 2009
  • Wilson, Stephen: Information Arts: Intersection of Art, Science and Technology, The MIT Press, Cambridge, 2003


IMPORTANT:

  1. In case of equal average marks, the candidates will be separated by taking into account the grade obtained in Section 2.
  2. If equality persists, the candidates will be separated by taking into account the grade obtained in Section 1.