| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-18 | - |
| 2024-09-23 | - |
Program Overview
The MA Cinematography program is a one-year master's program designed to provide students with the skills and techniques to work professionally within the camera department. The program equips students to employ a range of technical and creative techniques to develop and enhance visual storytelling, and explore a range of film formats and processes. Graduates are prepared for careers as cinematographers, camera operators, gaffers, lighting technicians, visual effects supervisors, colorists, and editors. The program has received recognition from ScreenSkills and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality mark.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
MA Cinematography
is a one-year master's program designed to provide students with the necessary skills and techniques to work professionally within the camera department. The program equips students to employ a range of technical and creative techniques to develop and enhance visual storytelling, and explore a range of film formats and processes.
Objectives:
- Develop advanced understanding of a cinematographer's roles and responsibilities across various screen platforms.
- Enhance skills in interpreting and crafting creative projects suitable for diverse audiences and platforms.
- Refine skills required to deliver professional-quality content with a fresh approach.
- Articulate the vital role visual screen storytelling plays in fostering positive and progressive contributions to a globalized and inclusive world.
- Develop productive ways of working with directors, producers, and crew to realize compelling and meaningful content.
- Employ non-discriminatory language and conventions relevant to roles and filming processes.
- Integrate research and intellectual inquiry as an integral part of academic development and professional practice.
- Acquire the knowledge, skills, and understanding for professional development as a contemporary screen professional.
Outline:
The program is structured into three trimesters
, each focusing on specific aspects of cinematography.
Trimester 1:
- Focuses on essential elements of cinematography, including camera, light, exposure, and interpretation in various circumstances.
- Explores student qualities and career profiles through practical exercises and seminars.
Trimester 2:
- Students work on an ambitious production exercise, experiencing the expectations of delivering client-driven projects.
- Develop narrative and creative skills through collaborative filming exercises.
- Explore the role of research and significance of EDI in academic and professional development.
Trimester 3:
- Students combine practical, theoretical, and industry understanding to create a final project.
- Refine career plan in preparation for real-world employment.
Assessment: The program utilizes a diverse range of assessment methods, including:
- Portfolios
- Performances
- Research
- Presentations
- Reflective work
Teaching: The program utilizes various teaching methods, including:
- Productions
- Seminar-style Group Teaching
- Tutorials
- Practical Group Work
- Formative Feedback through Critiques, Pitches, Screenings, and Reflective Sessions
- Work-integrated Learning
- Authentic Assessment The program boasts a diverse faculty of industry professionals, including:
- TV and film directors
- Broadcast journalists
- Producers
- Writers
Careers: MA Cinematography graduates are equipped to pursue careers in the film and television industry as:
- Cinematographers
- Camera Operators
- Gaffer/Lighting Technicians
- Visual Effects Supervisors
- Colorists
- Editors
- And more. The program offers access to industry-facing opportunities, preparing graduates for successful careers in the ever-evolving screen industries.
Other:
- The program has received recognition from ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries.
- The program carries the ScreenSkills Select quality mark, indicating its suitability for preparing students for screen industries careers.
London UK Students: £24,500
EU/EEA Students: £24,500
International Students: £26,500
Berlin EU/EEA Students: €21,500
International Students: €23,500
Leeds UK Students: £19,000
