Film Making MA

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This film making MA course will provide you with professional film production skills in both digital and analogue equipment and a knowledge of the theories of contemporary cinema. It takes its inspiration from all forms of cultural production that have challenged the official versions, including the work of artists, musicians, painters and performers and the movements of Italian neo-realism and the new cinemas of Africa, Latin America and Iran. The focus is placed firmly on developing clear and simple storytelling techniques that may transcend arbitrary formal categorisations of drama, documentary or genre.

What will you study?

You will study the basic principles of film making, develop an understanding of the nature and potential of visual storytelling, and discover the importance of sound, lighting and the screenplay in film making. You will produce a portfolio of moving-image projects to illustrate your technical ability in cinematography, sound recording, editing and writing/direction. You will also gain a sound knowledge of the theories of contemporary cinema and the history of film criticism.

Many of the staff in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are research active. This ensures they are in touch with the latest thinking and bring best practice to your studies.

Research in film, media and drama aims to:

• explore the expanding points of intersection between these three areas;
• examine the new cultural forms that will emerge from them, especially in the field of digital media culture; and
• create innovative and cross-disciplinary projects from these developments.

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Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.

Core modules

• Action. Camera. Light.
• Film Script
• Light Readings: Experimental Film and Video
• Making Films
• Reflecting Reality: Documentary Film Making
• Street People
• The Sound System
• Visions of Light
• The Film (Project)

Read what it's like to study on this course from some of our recent students.

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You will have access to a film and media lab, as well as other facilities. Find out more...