Generative and hybrid filmmaking 

VIA Film and Transmedia’s international semester programme explores new approaches to filmmaking through generative AI and hybrid production methods. The programme empowers students to develop and experiment with film as a creative practice, using emerging technologies to expand storytelling across development, visualisation, and production. Blending hands-on experimentation with filmic thinking, the curriculum offers insight into how generative tools and live-action processes can work together to shape new forms of cinematic storytelling.

Type

Exchange

Duration

1 semester (30 ECTS)

Campus city

Filmbyen

Study start

February (2027: February and August)

Department

Storytelling, Design and Business

About the Film and Transmedia Storytelling with AI programme

  • Language:

    The programme is taught in English.

    The course:

    Exploring new creative workflows

    The creative industries are undergoing rapid transformation as generative AI introduces new ways of developing and producing film. Rather than focusing on fixed methods, the course emphasises exploration and experimentation - investigating how emerging tools can inform and expand film development, visualisation, and production.

    Working with AI brings renewed attention to core artistic questions such as authorship, control, and intention. Students are encouraged to critically engage with these dynamics while developing their own creative approaches.

    Building knowledge through practice

    The course introduces new methods and perspectives that reflect how film production is evolving. Through hands-on work, students develop practical experience with generative tools and workflows, focusing on how they can be meaningfully applied within a filmic context.

    A significant part of the teaching and supervision is delivered by industry professionals, ensuring a close connection to current practices.

    Generative and hybrid production

    Students explore both generative filmmaking as a creative foundation and hybrid workflows, where AI-driven elements are combined with live-action material within the production process.

    The programme provides access to facilities such as the AI Frontier Lab, where students can experiment with different approaches - from generative techniques to workflows that integrate AI into more traditional film production.

    A dedicated creative environment

    Students take part in all teaching and develop their projects within a dedicated creative workspace. With access to professional equipment and production facilities, they are able to test ideas, experiment, and realise their projects in practice.

    The environment is designed to support collaboration and exchange, and students typically form strong connections across the international group.

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    More information:

    Learn more about the department of VIA Film and Transmedia

  • We warmly welcome international students. Studying at the school for a semester is a unique opportunity to specialise and dive into the field of transmedia – as well as an opportunity to get to know Denmark. 

    If your university does not have a partner agreement with VIA Film & Transmedia, it is still possible to study at VIA, but for a fee. Alternatively, you can ask the international coordinator at your institution to contact us about the possibility.

    If you are a graduate wishing to study for a semester with us to strengthen your profile, it is also possible to do so for a fee.

    Rikke Schmidt
    T: +45 8755 1037
    E: riks@via.dk

    Language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will need to provide documentation of your English language level. VIA University College requires that you have an English level of B2 or higher (certificate is required), as you must be able to understand spoken English when following courses and be able to write assignments and reports in English.

    As documentation, we accept confirmation of a B2 level from your home institution or one of the following internationally recognised language tests: TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or the Cambridge ESOL test. Please be aware the test cannot be more than two years old. For more information, please see: English proficiency requirements.  

    Other requirements 

    In order to apply, you should have completed at least two years of studies in related areas and be 18 years old or more.

  • Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with the Department of Storytelling, Design and Business at VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for this exchange programme at VIA.  

    If an agreement exists, you will be able to fill in the application form. Please be aware that VIA must receive a nomination from your home institution as well. 

    Learn more about the application process

  • Exchange students do not pay tuition fees.

    Per definition, exchange stays are an exchange of one or more students between partner universities and therefore, exchange students do not pay tuition fees.

    If you do not know, if your institution is a partner of VIA, please contact the international office at your home institution.

    If your institution is not a VIA partner

    If your institution is not a partner of VIA, it is still possible to join the Generative and hybrid filmmaking semester. In this case, the tuition fee is currently EUR 8,028. Please note that the tuition fee is subject to change. Contact VIA at transmedia@via.dk to learn more about your options as a free mover.

  • Contact our Incoming team at incoming@via.dk if you have questions about the exchange programme or how to apply.

    Campus address

    VIA Film & Transmedia
    Filmbyen 25
    DK-8000 Aarhus C
    T: + 45 87 55 10 37
    E: transmedia@via.dk 

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