Bachelor
Supplementary subject Film Studies

What makes a good story and how do you tell it so that the audience stays curious? Since a professional training on this topic, I have been concerned with this question. I cheerfully read books about scriptwriting, tried to discover the stages of the hero's journey in films and divided stories into three acts just for fun.
But over time I realized that my thirst for knowledge was too great and that these gadgets could not erase it. Could a study be able to do that? At the "Open University" at the Lower Castle in Siegen, I got advice on subject combinations and the courses offered by the Media Studies Seminar immediately thrilled me. That's what I wanted to learn!
So I took the plunge into the adventure of ‘secondary studies’ – and now find myself in lectures on film and image analysis, engage more intensively than ever before with dramaturgy (my absolute dream!), try photography and image editing with Photoshop, train my scientific thinking and am happy that my knowledge of films and media grows from week to week. I have already been able to apply many new insights in my life and in my work in the media sector. I find the coexistence of students and lecturers to be friendly, familiar and attentive.
Class I find that the study perfectly combines theory and practice; If you want, you can gain even more practical experience in the numerous student initiatives. Participation in other scientific events is also possible. I attended a conference of the Screenwriting Research Network, where I was able to get a taste of the research air and learn even more about screenplays. It's great!
By the way, I chose the University of Siegen because I had already completed my first degree here and have many fond memories of it. My thirst for knowledge is in good hands here. Hurray, I'm studying film!