Program Overview
The JMD Film Arts at Tallinn University is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 24 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 JMD Film Arts programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Estonia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the JMD Film Arts programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Methods of Creativity
- Development - Ideas and Storytelling
- Aesthetics and Technology
- Introduction to the Industry \x96 Transformations and Opportunities
- European Film Heritage
- Graduation Project Development
- Short Film Creation
- Feature Film Creation
- BFM - cinematograhers/editors/sound
- Audiovisual Dramaturgy
- Reception Psychology
- Film Analysis Seminar
- Contemporary Workflows
- Feature film Cinematography, Editing and Sound
- Entrepreneurship Workshop
- Transmedia and Storytelling Workshop
- Research and Development for Final Project Production
- Advance Short Fiction Development and Production \x96 Creative Voicing
- Fiction Production Project
- Individual Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled by all applicants:
- Application Form (online and complying with the imposed deadlines, no applications sent by regular mail will be accepted).
- Copy of passport/identification card (This should be an official identification document including a photograph and personal data like first name, surname and date and place of birth. This data should be described in English language -like in passports. We recommend that it should have an expiration date of 31/08/2017 or later).
- Recent photograph.
- Final university diploma from previous degree(s) (If in other language than in English, additional officially certified translation into English is obligatory, and it should also the University stamp).
- Curriculum vitae (must provide professional qualification(s), experience, pieces of work(s), job(s), task(s), professional skills in film-making).
- Letter of motivation that expresses interest in studying at KEM (max 1000 characters).
- Expectations concerning knowledge to acquire (max 1000 characters).
- Portfolio/ show reel of previous films (This portfolio must reflect your area of specialization chosen for the Master course. You should show the film credits and if possible, with English subtitles. Only unlisted link in YouTube or similar.)
- If you are applying for scriptwriting, please upload the treatments of your most significant work. If filmed, please include it on your portfolio/show-reel.
- Proof of proficiency in the English language
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Tallinn University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Tallinn University
Tallinn University
Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months