About the studio
Transmedijska dramaturgija je sveučilišni prijediplomski studij na Sveučilištu VERN’ u Zagrebu, jedini studij ovog tipa u Hrvatskoj i široj regiji. Studij traje 6 semestara (180 ECTS) i vodi do sveučilišnog naziva univ. bacc. art. (sveučilišni prvostupnik umjetnosti). Stečena kvalifikacija odgovara 6. razini Europskog kvalifikacijskog okvira (EQF). Priprema scenariste i dramaturge za rad u filmu, televiziji, kazalištu, videoigrama, streaming serijama i transmedijskim naratološkim projektima.
Type
Three-year university undergraduate study
Start of classes
October 2026.
ECTS credits
180 points
Duration
6 semesters
Create scripts for movies, series and video games
Na Transmedijskoj dramaturgiji naučit ćeš razvijati priče, likove i narativne svjetove za filmove, TV i streaming serije, videoigre, kazalište, strip, podcast i druge medije. Učit ćeš kako ista priča može živjeti na više platformi i kako svaki medij može proširiti njezin svijet.
Kroz scenaristiku, dramaturgiju, kreativno pisanje, naratologiju i transmedijski storytelling razvijat ćeš vlastite kreativne projekte. Istodobno ćeš upoznati kako funkcioniraju produkcija, marketing i financiranje u kreativnim industrijama te kako se štite autorska prava i intelektualno vlasništvo.
Studij te priprema za stvaranje sadržaja u filmskoj i televizijskoj produkciji, streaming i gaming industriji, kazalištu, oglašavanju i drugim kreativnim industrijama.
Some of the jobs we prepare you for
- screenwriter and producer of various transmedia projects;
- screenwriter of feature, documentary, animated and dedicated films;
- screenwriter of feature and documentary series;
- screenwriter for TV shows and various media content;
- scenarist videoigara (Game Writer);
- radio dramaturge;
- dramaturgical creator of multimedia content for the internet and social networks;
- copywriter in advertising agencies;
- dramaturgical creator of public events (events, festivals, gatherings);
- kazališni dramaturg
- dizajner narativa (Narrative Designer)
Study information
Full-time study
Classes are held over 2 semesters of 15 weeks. Daily commitment is 4 to 6 teaching hours.
Professional title
sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) transmedijske dramaturgije (univ. bacc. art.)
Head of study
Prof. Art. Dr. Sc. Ozana Ramljak
ozana.ramljak@vern.hr
Head's Office: 091/4825-849
Study program outcomes
- Creating dramatic content:
- knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts of the dramaturgy profession
- mastering basic knowledge and skills in designing (trans)media drama content
- application of acquired dramaturgical knowledge and skills in the design and production of independent drama content
- Transmedia literacy:
- understanding of fundamental communication concepts and transmedia practices and their social context
- critical reception of (trans)media content and media literate participation in media projects
- application of (trans)media concepts and tools in shaping narrative content
- Theoretical and cultural competences:
- knowledge and understanding of the cultural context of transmedia dramaturgy
- knowledge of basic literary-theoretical and dramaturgical terms and concepts
- understanding and application of narratological concepts
- Transmedia, creative industries and applied business knowledge:
- understanding of transmedia practices in the context of creative industries
- knowledge and application of specific forms of financing (trans)media projects
- knowledge and application of basic concepts of copyright, intellectual property protection and media regulation in the context of creative industries
- application of marketing strategies in creative industries
Teaching
1st year
1 . semester
| Course name | L | E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required courses | |||
| Basics of dramaturgy | 30 | 30 | 6 |
| Film theory | 30 | 30 | 5 |
| Literary theory | 30 | 30 | 5 |
| Modern media industry | 30 | 30 | 4 |
| Transmedia storytelling | 30 | 30 | 5 |
| Writing for cinematic media | 30 | 30 | 5 |
2 . semester
| Course name | L | E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required courses | |||
| Feature film script 1 | 30 | 30 | 6 |
| History of film | 30 | 30 | 5 |
| Pop culture and media | 30 | 30 | 4 |
| Theater dramaturgy | 30 | 30 | 6 |
| Transmedia literacy and media audiences | 30 | 30 | 4 |
| Transmedia narratology | 30 | 30 | 5 |
2nd year
3 . semester
| Course name | L | E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required courses | |||
| Character psychology | 30 | 30 | 5 |
| Croatian language and media | 30 | 30 | 4 |
| Feature film script 2 | 30 | 30 | 6 |
| Gaming culture | 30 | 30 | 5 |
| Introduction to comic book culture | 30 | 30 | 4 |
| TV series script 1 | 30 | 30 | 6 |
4 . semester
| Course name | L | E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required courses | |||
| Advertising and copywriting | 30 | 30 | 4 |
| Comic book screenwriting | 30 | 30 | 5 |
| Creation of fictional identities | 30 | 30 | 5 |
| Creative writing for video games 1 | 30 | 30 | 6 |
| Financing and marketing in creative industries | 30 | 30 | 4 |
| TV series script 2 | 30 | 30 | 6 |
3rd year
5 . semester
| Course name | L | E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required courses | |||
| Adaptations and narrative extensions of media projects | 30 | 30 | 5 |
| Creative writing for video games 2 | 30 | 30 | 6 |
| Dramaturgy of animated film | 30 | 30 | 6 |
| Intermedial multimedia documentary film | 20 | 20 | 4 |
| Intermedial multimedia documentary film | 20 | 20 | 4 |
| Transmedia production | 30 | 30 | 5 |
6 . semester
| Course name | L | E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required courses | |||
| Bachelor's thesis | 5 | ||
| Copyright and legislation in creative industries | 30 | 30 | 3 |
| Designing a transmedia project | 30 | 30 | 6 |
| Elective course 3 | 30 | 30 | 4 |
| Elective course 4 | 30 | 30 | 4 |
| English language in the media | 30 | 30 | 3 |
| Professional practice | 20 | 5 | |
| Elective courses | |||
| Acting in front of the camera | 30 | 30 | 4 |
| Animated film | 20 | 20 | 4 |
| Directorial and dramaturgical procedures in European short films | 20 | 20 | 4 |
| Feature film scene direction | 20 | 20 | 4 |
Academic calendar
Final thesis defenses
Final thesis defense dates (academic year 2025/2026) [PDF]
Workshop for finishing works
Workshop dates for final works
Enrollments
Enroll via “Become a student”
- By placing VERN in first place via the Postani-student.hr portal
- By logging into the VERN'a IT system
- It is recommended to take part in the admission process to reduce tuition fees*
Compulsory subjects and levels: CROATIAN, LANGUAGE B
*The amount of tuition depends on the points achieved on the state graduation exam and the payment model.
Through the Admissions Process
Points are awarded for:
- average of the first three grades of high school
- motivational talk and
- general abilities test:
points are awarded for an academic scholarship
points are entered in "become a student" (up to 350 points)
*The amount of tuition depends on the points achieved in the admission process and the payment model.
Enrollment of transfer students from other higher education institutions
U tijeku su prijave na prijediplomske studije s početkom nastave u listopadu 2026.
Candidates who have studied or are currently studying at another higher education institution and wish to continue their studies at VERN can enroll as follows:
Open House – Meet Vern' University
- Find out all about studies
- Saznaj kako se upisati i ostvariti akademsku stipendiju
- Walk around the campus and get to know the space (canteen, library, film studio, etc.)
- Saznaj sve o životu na VERN’u (sport, gaming, putovanja, izlasci…)
The following Open Hours are:
- subota, 26. rujna u 11:00 sati
Studenti, profesori i ekipa s VERN’a te čekaju. Prijavi se za Otvoreni sat 🙂
Tuition
Modeli i razredi školarina
za upis prijediplomskog studija u akademskoj godini 2026./2027.
The amount of one-year tuition fees depends on :
- Choosing a tuition model: one-time, semester or monthly
- Postignutom uspjehu u okviru prijemnog Postupka za akademsku stipendiju ili
- Scores obtained on the mandatory state matriculation exams (without the admission procedure)
Iznosi se odnose na školarine za upise u akademskoj godini 2026./27.
|
The option more favorable to the candidate is applied.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition group | One-time | Twice | 12 months of installments | Bodovi Prijemni Postupak za akademsku stipendiju | Bodovi državna matura (hr, str jez) |
| Group A | 3.500 | 3.700 | 3.900 | 300 – 350 | 250 – 300 |
| Group B | 4.100 | 4.300 | 4.500 | 224 – 299 | 185 – 249,99 |
| Group C | 4.600 | 4.900 | 5.100 | 200 – 223 | 145 – 184,99 |
| Group D | 5.100 | 5.400 | 5.600 | 145 – 199 | 0 – 144,99 |
Points (Better option)
Prijemni Postupak za akademsku stipendiju 300 – 350
Državna matura (hr, str jez) 250 – 300
Points (Better option)
Prijemni Postupak za akademsku stipendiju 224 – 299
Državna matura (hr, str jez) 185 – 249,99
Points (Better option)
Prijemni Postupak za akademsku stipendiju 200 – 223
Državna matura (hr, str jez) 145 – 184,99
Points (Better option)
Prijemni Postupak za akademsku stipendiju 145 – 199
Državna matura (hr, str jez) 0 – 144,99
Details about the admission process
Tuition includes
- Administering enrollment and studying at VERN
- Teaching according to the curriculum
- Group and/or individual mentoring
- Two exams for each course
- Administration and support during the organization and execution of professional practice
- Use of teaching and presentation equipment – computers, videos, projectors, etc.
- Use of the library and the faculty multi-media center for study purposes
- Using the VERN'a information system for study purposes
- Teaching materials produced by VERN: written summaries and notes from lectures and workshops, scripts, etc.
- Organized use of certain sports facilities in rented times, visits to theater performances and concerts according to the CARPE DIEM program
- Defense of the Final/Diploma Thesis
- Graduation ceremony – making the diploma, using it, commemorative caps, etc.
