Kinga Nagy, BA

Could you briefly explain what your bachelor’s thesis was about and what led you to choose this topic?

In my Bachelor’s thesis, I explored the theme of ‘the absence of images’ and examined how filmmakers can tackle this particular challenge. Film thrives primarily on making stories visible – but what happens when you simply have no access to certain subjects or locations and are therefore unable to produce your own images? I wanted to find out what creative approaches exist to make such gaps accessible and tangible for the audience nonetheless. Specifically, I was inspired by the island of Trischen: as there is a strict ban on entering the island, I was unable to take my own footage on site. I therefore had to find ways to tell and show the island’s story without being able to physically set foot on it. This limitation was the catalyst for seeking new narrative solutions for the invisible.

Looking back on the time since you finished your studies: how has your career path developed since then? And what excites you most about your work at the moment?

My career path actually began whilst I was still studying. From October 2022, I was able to work as a student trainee in the field of graphic and media design, gaining valuable experience in a professional environment right up until I graduated in March 2025. This practical experience, combined with what I learnt during my studies, prepared me well for my current role as a media designer.
In my current job, I’m mainly responsible for video and animation projects, but I also take on graphic design tasks. I particularly like the variety of projects and the creative freedom I have.

Did you envisage this kind of role when you started your degree?

At the start of my degree, I was even more interested in game development. However, storytelling has always been a part of my life: through my passion for photography. Over the course of my studies, this focus on visual storytelling deepened significantly and evolved towards filmmaking. In the process, my artistic side also came to the fore more and more. Ultimately, my studies showed me the direction in which I want to develop professionally and creatively. In the future, I would like to continue realising my own artistic film projects alongside my current role.

What expectations did you have of the course, and were they met?

I didn’t have any fixed expectations of the course. Above all, I was looking forward to my time at university and hoped to be able to carry out lots of creative projects. That was
absolutely confirmed: during the course, we had plenty of scope to work creatively and try out our own ideas.

In your opinion, what qualities should someone bring to a degree programme in this field?

In my opinion, you should above all bring a lot of curiosity and an open mind. As creative processes can sometimes be challenging, a certain amount of perseverance is also important to stick with your ideas.

What was the most valuable experience from your time as a student?

For me, my degree cannot be reduced to a single moment; rather, the entire period was a valuable experience with many different phases through which I grew. The degree as a whole, as a process, shaped and advanced me both professionally and personally.

What did you enjoy most – which moments have stayed with you?

What I actually enjoyed most was working on my bachelor’s thesis. It was so enriching for me because I was able to combine everything that defines me: artistic work, camera work and storytelling. This single project brought together everything I love to do. A particular highlight was the trip to the beautiful island of Trischen, as well as the encounters with the people there and everything I was able to experience both during and after the trip.