Entrance Exams Drama
To be admitted to the drama programme, you must take an entrance exam. This takes place in four selection rounds.
For the first round, you can decide whether you want to participate live on site or send in an application video. All further rounds will take place live on site at the Bruckner University.
After passing the first round, you will be invited to the second round, etc. By passing the fourth (and last) round, you will be admitted to the programme.
We look forward to meeting you!
Process
First, complete the online registration.
You can decide whether you want to take the entrance exam in June or September. Please enter one of the following in the “Comments” section on the last page of the online form: JUNE, SEPTEMBER or STILL UNSURE if you have not yet decided.
After successful registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. (The email may also contain a video upload link. If you choose to take the first round LIVE, you will not need to upload a video.)
You will receive an email a few days before the respective exam asking you to confirm your attendance and providing organizational information.
First, complete the online application.
Please enter the following in the “Notes” section on the last page of the online form: VIDEO
After successful registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with your personal drop-in link for uploading the application video.
The task and technical specifications can be found in the following fact sheet:
Infoblatt Videobewerbung
There are two different upload deadlines, depending on whether you intend to take part in the further rounds in June or September (see above for dates).
You will be informed via e-mail no later than 10 days after the respective deadline whether you have been invited to the second round live. If you pass the first round, you will receive organizational information for the further rounds.
Please wait until you hear from us.
- Welcome in the foyer: All applicants will be personally welcomed in the foyer of the Anton Bruckner University. This includes a final check of all the contact details you have provided, which can be corrected if necessary. You are also welcome to use this opportunity to let us know which pronouns you use and by which name you would like to be addressed.
- First round: The role plays/monologues are presented. Faculty will work with you individually on the acting aspects of the roles you have brought with you. If you need costumes or props, please bring them with you. You can decide for yourself which role you want to start with.
- Second round: The role plays/monologues are presented to the extended commission. If you need costumes or props, please bring them with you. You can decide for yourself which role you want to start with.
- Third round: Group and small group work. Various tasks will be set in the areas of acting, improvisation, voice and language, and movement. You do not need to prepare anything for this.
- Fourth round: In-depth work. Further tasks in the areas of role, voice, text work and improvisation. You will also present your song in this round.
Preparation for the entrance exam
- Please prepare 3 different dramatic presentations (e.g. in the form of monologues, role work, scenes). At least one role should be chosen from classical literature and at least one from modern literature.
- The duration of the individual contributions should not exceed five minutes.
- You are welcome to use simple props. However, our focus will be on your acting. Tables and chairs are available.
- It is less about a linguistically skillful presentation and more about your playful imagination and your full commitment to what you want to tell. Tip: Ask yourself, for example: What is the situation of your character? In which specific room? What does he want to do? What are his goals? What does he do to achieve these goals?
- Please also prepare a song.
- Design your song to include more than just singing, e.g. acting, gesturing or situational acting. We are particularly interested in the story you tell with the song.
- You can sing a cappella or accompany yourself with your own instrument. A keyboard will be provided. It is also possible to sing with playback (Bluetooth available). You can also bring a person to accompany your singing with an instrument.
- Please bring comfortable clothing / workout clothes for physical improvisations.
Passing the entrance exam is a necessary requirement for admission to the programme.