Bachelor of Arts in Crossmedia

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Tallinn University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Crossmedia at Tallinn University is a dynamic three-year program that dives into the convergence of media channels, blending creative storytelling, audiovisual production, and marketing to equip you with skills for real-world multimedia projects. It's perfect for passionate storytellers who love social media, film, and innovative content creation, offering top-notch facilities like studios, editing rooms, and industry partnerships right from day one.

Curriculum Structure
Year 1 builds your foundation in crossmedia basics, starting with hands-on creativity and storytelling across platforms. You'll explore Crossmedia in Film and Television, learning the essentials of transmedia storytelling and narrative structures, while diving into The Art of Storytelling to master character development and multi-platform narratives, and Getting Started in Creativity through practical assignments that spark innovative ideas. This year sets you up to think beyond traditional media, with group projects that mimic real production teams.

Year 2 ramps up technical skills and project management, focusing on producing content for diverse audiences. Courses like Sound Recording and Camera Work teach you pro-level audiovisual techniques, from lighting and editing to sound design, while Writing for Transmedia hones your ability to craft narratives that span platforms. You'll analyze media narratives critically and start initiating your own crossmedia projects, building a portfolio that stands out.

Year 3 emphasizes advanced production and professional polish, culminating in your Bachelor's Thesis—a capstone crossmedia or transmedia project you defend. Through Transmedia Project modules and electives (at least 18 ECTS in Crossmedia subjects, plus free choices or internships), you'll manage full-scale initiatives, incorporating computer graphics, research methods, and market-savvy strategies. Graduates emerge ready to lead, with skills in everything from entrepreneurship to global festivals.

Focus Areas: Audiovisual production (camerawork, editing, sound, graphics), transmedia storytelling, creative thinking, marketing, media economy, and entrepreneurship— all converging for multi-platform projects.

Learning Outcomes: Gain technical mastery in media tools, critical analysis of crossmedia narratives, project initiation and management, research methods, and content creation across platforms.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation): Internationally recognized Bachelor's degree from Tallinn University's Baltic Film, Media and Arts School, with no minor required—focus purely on 147 ECTS in Crossmedia core, electives, and thesis.

Reputation (Employability): Students win national/international prizes, feature in media/TV, and pitch at events like Audiovisual Talent Week in Barcelona—proving you can succeed before graduation, with strong industry ties via studios, internships, and festivals.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Tallinn University, the Bachelor of Arts in Crossmedia dives right into hands-on learning from day one, where you'll build real-world skills in audiovisual content creation, storytelling across platforms, and media projects—blending theory with practical assignments like film production, editing, and transmedia narratives. You'll master technical tools such as camerawork, lighting, sound design, color grading, and computer graphics, all while working in a team-based "do-it-yourself" model that produces indie films, TV content, and cross-platform stories ready for festivals and broadcast. This approach ensures you're not just studying media—you're creating it, pitching projects internationally, and collaborating with industry pros right away.

Here's what makes our experiential learning stand out, with direct access to top-notch facilities at the Institute of Baltic Film, Media and Arts (BFM):
- Film and Television studios for shooting live and pre-recorded TV to high broadcast standards, plus full production setups for your crossmedia projects.
- Editing rooms and MAC computer lab equipped for professional editing, color grading, sound design, and computer graphics work.
- Sound studio dedicated to sound recording, design, and post-production, giving you pro-level audio skills.
- AV equipment pool for hands-on camerawork, lighting, and everything needed to produce films, mobile apps, games, and social media content.
- Group projects throughout the curriculum, like dividing into teams for storytelling workshops, transmedia assignments, and real-world pitches—such as the first-year team that presented a documentary and social media project on Tallinn's car modification community at Barcelona's Audiovisual Talent Week.
- Field trips to work on location with industry partners, including public service media in Estonia and Finland, for authentic production experience.
- International internships available for up to 15 ECTS credits as part of electives, letting you apply skills abroad.
- Bachelor's thesis as a creative crossmedia project, where you produce and defend a full transmedia work (with internet links and archived audiovisuals kept by the university), evaluated on originality, platforms, and impact.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Tallinn University's Bachelor of Arts in Crossmedia, you'll dive straight into hands-on learning from day one, building real-world skills in audiovisual production, storytelling across platforms, and media projects that feel like professional work. Through the Institute of Baltic Film, Media and Arts (BFM), students get full access to top-notch production facilities, mastering tools like cameras, editing software, lighting, sound design, and computer graphics while tackling team-based assignments that mimic industry workflows.

This practical focus means you'll create films, TV content, social media campaigns, and transmedia stories right away: here are some standout experiential opportunities specific to the program:

- BFM production facilities, including Film and Television studios, editing rooms, a MAC computer lab, sound studio, and AV equipment for hands-on editing, cinematography, lighting, color grading, sound recording, and design.
- Group projects from the start, like dividing into teams for storytelling workshops, writing crossmedia narratives, and producing ongoing projects—such as a first-year team's documentary, social media content, and event on Tallinn's car modification community, pitched at international events like Audiovisual Talent Week in Barcelona.
- Field trips to work on location with industry partners, including public service media in Estonia and Finland, giving you real partnership experience.
- International internships available for up to 15 ECTS credits as part of elective modules, plus options for free electives from Tallinn University or other universities to build your network.
- Team-based filmmaking emphasizing a "do-it-yourself" approach to indie narratives, live TV, and pre-recorded content to broadcast standards, with skills in producing, screenwriting, directing, and more.