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Film and TV Directing

Ss Cyril and Methodius University - Skopje
Information last verified July 2026
Degree MA
Duration 48 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Skopje, North Macedonia
Language English

Program Overview

The Film and TV Directing at Ss Cyril and Methodius University - Skopje is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Film and TV Directing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 48 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Location: Skopje, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Film and TV Directing programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Film and TV Directing
  2. Film and TV Screenplay
  3. Cinematography
  4. Film and TV Editing
  5. Playacting in front of the Camera
  6. Film Technic and Technology
  7. Electronic Technic and Technology
  8. Sound Recording and Processing
  9. Film Theory
  10. Film History
  11. Art History
  12. Costume Design
  13. Applied Music
  14. Basics of Production
  15. Basics of Dramaturgy
  16. Set Design
  17. Comparative Literature
  18. Aesthetics
  19. Psychology and Psychopathology
  20. Macedonian Language

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

First Part
  • A test of general culture.
  • An essay (writing assignment) on a given topic (analysis of a movie).
  • An interview with the candidates and an elaboration of the written assignment.
*Those candidates,who will pass the first part of the check, step towards taking the second part.Second Part
  • Tests of creativity, imagination, and other tasks related to the domain for which one is a candidate of.
  • Shooting a short film – etude of a given topic (on video).
  • Explication and defense of the film.
Literature for preparation:
  • RadosNovakovic – „Istorija filma“
  • Vladimir Petric – „Razvoj filmskih vrsta“
  • Marcel Martin – „The Language of Film“
  • Jerzy Plazewski – „Jezik filma“
  • Andre Bazin – „What is Cinema“ ( I, II, III, IV)

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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About Ss Cyril and Methodius University - Skopje

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Ss Cyril and Methodius University - Skopje

Skopje, North Macedonia

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 48 months