Application
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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion/belief, disability, sexual orientation and identity.
Prerequisites for the training course are:
– exceptional artistic talent
– sufficient command of the German language
– graduation from secondary education
– at the beginning of the school year, applicants should be between 17 and 24 years old (for acting) or between 21 and 28 years old (for directing).All applicants must take an entrance exam. Passing the exam is a prerequisite for admission to the school. Candidates who fail the entrance exam twice will not be admitted.
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ACTING
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DIRECTING
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The training course lasts four years. Participation in classes is compulsory.
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In the fourth year of the training course, students take a final examination which consists of a practical and a theoretical part. Upon successful completion of this examination, students receive a certificate of professional qualification. The degree from the Otto Falckenberg School’s acting department is equivalent to a university degree.
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Training at the Otto Falckenberg School is free of charge. No fees are charged for the training, examinations or admission.
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