Course content.
After a week-long subject-specific ‘crash course’, participants work closely with lecturers and students from the Bachelor Film and Bachelor Acting degree programmes for six weeks. 
In addition to attending theoretical lectures and gaining hands-on experience, students apply what they learn through practical exercises, and then evaluate this work as a group afterwards. Additionally, there are workshop discussions with guests from specialized creative practices in which the focus of their work takes centre stage. In small groups, students develop and film a scene from a short film for their final project. 

The minor, which is taught in German, is offered by the Film and Theatre disciplines. It is open to students from the Bachelor Film and the Bachelor/Master Acting degree programmes and is offered on an annual basis.

Skills acquired in the course.
–  Basic knowledge of acting history and the history of film acting.
–  Basic knowledge of film making and acting techniques.
–  Mastery of the requisite technical and creative vocabulary for film staging and film acting.
–  Development of an individualized and highly personal working approach.
–  Application of the acquired skills in specific film projects.

Admissions requirements.
The “Screen Acting” minor is aimed at students of the Bachelor Acting degree programme level 2 and film students of the Bachelor Film degree programme in their 3rd semester of study or later. They form alternating teams in the positions of acting and directing. 

Language skills required.
You need the following languages to take this minor:
–  German: to be able to follow a discussion
–  German: to actively participate in a verbal exchange
–  German and English: to understand a text
–  German: to write a text

Benefits of studying at ZHdK.
–  Experience the work in an intensive workshop environment. 
–  Collaborate with students from other disciplines on an equal footing. 
–  Creative exchanges with colleagues and guests from the profession.

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Minor Coordination

At ZHdK, students choose a Major. In addition to this core subject, they can choose one or two Minors to deepen or expand their major skills and knowledge across various disciplines. This wide choice of courses is unique in Europe and enables students to develop and sharpen their individual profile.