MA Film Production
About the course
The MA Film Production has been designed to offer students opportunities to initiate, develop and realise original and advanced level work in fiction or factual film production, with a particular focus on directing, producing, cinematography, sound, and post-production. The programme aims to:
- Enable students to initiate, develop and realise distinctive and creative work in the fields of film production and post-production
- Gain detailed knowledge and understanding of key production processes and professional practices relevant to the film industry
- Understand the structure and operation of the film industry, its global scope, regulatory frameworks, business practices, markets, and audiences.
- Develop a range of transferable and entrepreneurial skills which equip students to respond to the and future career challenges
- Gain an understanding of sustainability within the film industry, the impact of production on the climate, and the ways in which the industry can impact positively in this area, through a BAFTA albert accredited series of lectures and workshops.
Programme structure
The structure of the programme is designed so that production is informed by the ideas of the writer, and writing is informed by the practicalities of production and post. Modules in film practice feature lectures and seminars on a range of concepts, practices, genres, and theories, which students discuss and develop in practice-based workshops in a range of settings, and with regular access to actors.
Assessment
The programme is modular in structure and delivery and assessment is 100% coursework. This will be a mix of presentations, written work as well as the submission of group work and practice-based work.
Programme delivery
The programme starts in September and is offered in full time (1 year) mode only leading to the award of a MA Film Production. The programme is run over two days a week - Tuesdays and Wednesdays for 6 hours each day. The course is divided into a mix of lectures, practice-based workshops, seminars, tutorials, and independent study. Some work is delivered remotely or in a hybrid fashion, to allow students flexibility in delivery and contact arrangements.
Student support
All students have a named Personal Tutor. We also provide English Language Writing support is available within the school.