Course content.
Build bridges in a diverse and international environment. The “building bridges” minor is a unique programme which involves four international universities. It offers you the opportunity to extend and reflect on your talent, your expertise and your thought patterns by means of transdisciplinary collaboration in a hybrid context. The varied nature of the participating group, which is comprised of students from different disciplines (theatre, dance, film and media), also challenges you to question different aesthetics, cultural norms and values. The shift from action to reflection and discussion encourages students to reinvigorate their own work and thought processes, and position themselves in the artistic field at the same time. The processes and the resulting productions are both of equal interest and are reflected upon critically in various feedback structures. The minor “building bridges” takes you to three different working places of partner universities and extends your skills in intercultural collaboration.

The minor, offered by the Theatre discipline, is taught in English and aimed at Bachelor’s and Master’s students. It is open to students from the Department of Performing Arts and Film and offered alternately.

Skills acquired in the course.
–  Collaborate in transdisciplinary and international contexts
–  Reflect on cultural, political and social differences and the related effects on collaboration.
–  Discover and experience a variety of artistic approaches, processes and methods
–  Analyse and hone your communication skills

Admissions requirements.
This minor is aimed at Bachelor’s and Master’s students of the Department of Performing Arts and Film. It is suitable for students who would like to reflect on and extend their artistic work in diverse, international groups. Prospective applicants must have a good command of English and submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of motivation.

Language skills required.
You need the following languages to take this minor:
–  English: to be able to follow a discussion
–  English: to actively participate in a verbal exchange
–  English: to understand a text
–  English: to write a text

Benefits of studying at ZHdK.
–  Intercultural exchange which examines topics from different perspectives
–  Learn about and experiment with constructive feedback methods
–  Participants and speakers from a variety of backgrounds and countries
–  Support and coaching from international lecturers

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Minor Coordination

At ZHdK, students choose a Major. In addition to this core subject, they can choose one or two Minors to deepen or expand their major skills and knowledge across various disciplines. This wide choice of courses is unique in Europe and enables students to develop and sharpen their individual profile.