MA Filmmaking

During this module, you will produce a number of practical exercises designed to allow you to demonstrate your understanding of the filmmaking process to a high level. You will learn advanced techniques related to fiction and documentary where you will create several short films. There is emphasis placed on key practical skills relevant to creative film production, with a focus on camera, lighting, sound and editing.

This module will equip you with the skills and insights to explore how different sectors of the creative industries intersect, working on a live or simulated project with peers, external partners or across disciplines. You’ll apply your area of expertise in a collaborative project to tackle a real-world issue or challenge. By the end of the module, you’ll be equipped with cross-disciplinary understanding, a collaborative mindset and professional skills essential for success in today’s creative industries.

This module provides an intensive exploration of the pre-production process for film in fiction or documentary for your major project. You will be set a number of development exercises leading to the completion of pre-production materials. During the module, you will also be able to advance your script to screen skills by broadening your awareness and understanding of the processes of directing and producing either a fiction or documentary film.

This module empowers you to develop a major project that reflects your unique skills, ambitions, and career goals. Whether it's a creative, written, practice-based or practice-led project, you'll tackle real-world issues and produce professional-quality work. With the freedom to work individually or collaboratively, and across disciplines, you will apply your learning on the course to a substantive project of your choice. Supported by expert guidance, this is your opportunity to showcase your talent and creativity.

The module will focus on elevating key employability skills to enable you to take your next step in the film industry. You will learn about the festival circuit, the film sector, content generation, networking with industry professionals, researching key film companies, and creating your own online profile. Emphasis is placed on the ways in which you can present most effectively the skills, knowledge and understanding of your chosen film path to build your professional identity. You will also be encouraged to attend festivals and film events to develop your professional network and explore professional film opportunities.

Industry-focused and practice-led, these interdisciplinary modules invite you to work collaboratively, applying your advanced degree knowledge and skills to creatively tackle complex challenges that face our society today, to innovate, harness technology and become active change-makers in the workplace and beyond.

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