Reżyseria – stacjonarne I i II stopnia
Język wykładowy: polski
Studia na kierunku reżyseria mają na celu przygotowanie absolwentów do wykonywania zawodu reżysera filmów fabularnych i dokumentalnych, widowisk i spektakli telewizyjnych, a także krótkich form telewizyjno-filmowych, w tym filmów reklamowych.
Program trzyletnich studiów obejmuje przedmioty podstawowe z zakresu wiedzy o kulturze, filozofii, socjologii oraz historii i teorii różnych dziedzin twórczości artystycznej (film, teatr, muzyka, literatura, sztuki plastyczne) a także przedmioty kierunkowe mające na celu wyposażenie studentów w umiejętności zawodowe (w tym dotyczące reżyserii fabularnej, dokumentalnej, form telewizyjnych, montażu, pracy z aktorem, techniki filmowo-telewizyjnej, reklamy, realizacji dźwięku, ekonomiki produkcji filmowej i telewizyjnej). W trakcie studiów studenci uczestniczą w praktycznych ćwiczeniach warsztatowych prowadzących ostatecznie do wykonywania samodzielnych etiud telewizyjnych i filmowych. Studia kończą się przygotowaniem i obroną pracy licencjackiej, na którą składają się praca teoretyczna (pisemna) i praca praktyczna (reżyserska).
Na program studiów stacjonarnych drugiego stopnia składają się zajęcia teoretyczne i warsztatowe pogłębiające oraz doskonalące zdobyte wcześniej umiejętności w zakresie reżyserii filmowej, dramaturgii, scenografii, scenariopisarstwa, pracy z aktorem, montażu w filmie i telewizji, realizacji dźwięku, animacji komputerowej, a także przedmioty humanistyczne obejmujące m. innymi: zagadnienia historii literatury, dramatu i teatru. Zasadniczym celem studiów drugiego stopnia jest przygotowanie do realizacji filmu dyplomowego oraz napisania teoretycznej pracy magisterskiej. W ramach przygotowania absolwentów studiów drugiego stopnia Szkoła Filmowa im. K. Kieślowskiego zapewnia kontakt merytoryczny i programowy z instytucjami i organizacjami realizującymi profesjonalne debiuty filmowe krótko, średnio i pełnometrażowe. Absolwent studiów stacjonarnych drugiego stopnia otrzymuje pogłębioną wiedzę humanistyczną oraz umiejętności zawodowe w dziedzinie reżyserii i scenariopisarstwa. Posiada doświadczenie niezbędne do pracy z aktorem i statystami. Dysponuje znajomością technicznych i technologicznych aspektów twórczości filmowej i tv ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem wiedzy o sztuce operatorskiej, montażu, muzyce filmowej, dźwięku i scenografii filmowej. Zdobyta na studiach wiedza, umiejętności i kompetencje społeczne sprawiają, że może po ukończeniu studiów podjąć samodzielną pracę reżysera w teatrze, filmie, telewizji, przemyśle rozrywkowym oraz jako adaptator i scenarzysta. Może także pełnić obowiązki producenta filmów i widowisk artystycznych oraz funkcje kierownicze w jednostkach kinematografii i telewizji.
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(recruitment starts on June 2)
With its artistic, educational and research activities, the K. Kieślowski Film School sets standards for the education of filmmakers and producers in Poland. The element that makes the Film School competitive is, first of all, the academic teachers associated with the film environment, outstanding cultural creators and practitioners of audiovisual industries. The K. Kieślowski Film School at the University of Silesia is one of only two public institutions of higher education in Poland, which offers studies in Directing, Film, Television Picture Production and Photography, Film and Television Production, Creative Management in New Media. Studying at the K. Kieślowski Film School opens the door for young art students to enter the world of film and creative industries. The K. Kieślowski Film School is a faculty friendly to students from all over the world, as shown by the record number of incoming students from the Erasmus+ programme. Another asset is the architecturally unique building (awarded many times in the world for its unique architecture) with its infrastructure reflecting European technical standards in the training of directors and cinematographers.
As part of the Erasmus+ programme, students of the field of study can undertake an international internship at various institutions in 31 participating countries or complete part of their studies at a partner university abroad in one of the following countries: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Spain, Ireland, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Germany, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey, Italy.
You can find detailed information about the subjects, stages and specifics in study programme.
For candidates with the new and the old MATURA:
Stage I
Submission of a Portfolio of Original Works
Applicants must submit the following:
- One of the following options:
- A treatment for a feature film project, not exceeding three pages, accompanied by a dialogue scene related to the project, also not exceeding three pages. The project must be original (i.e., not an adaptation), and its action must take place in a contemporary setting;
- or a complete screenplay for a feature film of a maximum duration of 30 minutes and no more than 25 pages.
- A treatment for a documentary film on a topic specified in the IRK2 admission system for the relevant academic year.
- A documentary film project on a topic of the applicant’s choice, not exceeding one page (applicable from the 2026/2027 admission cycle onwards).
- A short film (maximum duration: one minute) presenting the applicant and explaining their motivation for studying directing at the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School in Katowice. The self-presentation will be evaluated in terms of concept, form, and content.
- A series of ten photographs illustrating the applicant’s perception of the surrounding world.
- A series of five to ten photographs created under a specific title indicated in the admission criteria for the given academic year.
- Any additional original works, including films (maximum duration: ten minutes), literary works, or visual arts projects.
Please note: Written submissions will not be returned by the Admissions Committee. Film works must be submitted in the form of a link to an online platform (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, or other free hosting services).
Oral Examination
The oral examination consists of:
- a presentation and defence of the submitted portfolio; and
- an interview assessing the applicant’s understanding of and engagement with the broader context of cinematic art.
Stage II
- Practical examination: a visual and staging assignment.
- Written examination: an analytical and screenwriting task.
Stage III
- Documentary assignment: an outdoor photographic reportage.
- Staging assignment conducted in a film studio.
- Admissions interview, including the defence of both the documentary and staging projects.
All tasks in each stage are assessed on a point-based system.
Assessment Criteria
Stage I
- Portfolio defence and admissions interview: maximum 75 points
Applicants who obtain at least 38 points advance to Stage II.
Stage II
- Analytical and screenwriting task: maximum 25 points
- Visual and staging task: maximum 15 points
The 18 highest-scoring candidates advance to Stage III. The scores obtained in Stages I and II are combined for this purpose.
If more than 18 candidates achieve the same score at the cut-off point, all candidates with that score shall be admitted to Stage III.
Stage III
- Documentary assignment (photographic reportage): maximum 25 points
- Staging assignment: maximum 25 points
- Admissions interview, including the defence of the documentary and staging projects: maximum 50 points
A total of eight candidates with the highest overall scores and a positive result in the secondary school leaving examination (Matura) will be admitted to the programme.
The admission fee for full-time 1st and 2nd cycle studies in Film and Television Directing is PLN 150.
Film and Television Directing is a prestigious major at the K. Kieślowski Film School. The profession of directing is among professions that require the entire spectrum of skills related to the art of film and theatre, as well as the construction of stage and plot drama. The competitiveness of the directing major is built thanks to filmmakers passing on their knowledge and secrets of their craft to students, the educational offer, rich in necessary content, as well as the great freedom and autonomy of creative activities in classes, during which student film works are created. Studying at this degree programme is often one of the first stops on the journey of becoming filmmakers and producers; nevertheless, many times experienced artists also apply for this programme. An important element constituting the uniqueness of the curriculum are non-schematic classes that are also important for the formation of the future director, such as the stunt workshop.
Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School at the University of Silesia
ul. św. Pawła 3, 40-008 Katowice, Poland
Graduates of the directing faculty are directors whose film works are presented at world festivals and competitions, global streaming platforms (Netflix, HBO, VOD and others) and have been included in the broad lists of Oscars, the most important award in the film industry. These include such filmmakers as Jan P. Matuszyński (So That There Were No Traces, The Last Family, Wataha series, Illegals), Piotr Domalewski (Hyacinth, Silent Night), Grzegorz Paprzycki (My Country so Beautiful, Blackgod), Aleksandra Terpińska (Other People, Most Beautiful Fireworks Ever), Paweł Maślona (director), Kordian Kądziela (director), Radosław Dunaszewski (director), Adam Sandura (second director), Hubert Koprowicz (second director), Bruno Borchólski (second director), Marek Cydorowicz (second director).
Additional information is provided by the Secretary of the Faculty Admission Committee
– Aleksandra Spiołek, MA: aleksandra.spiolek@us.edu.pl (full time, 1st cycle studies)
– Hanna Bober, MA: hanna.bober@us.edu.pl (full time, 2nd cycle studies)