This is a practical course in a film school setting. You’ll learn through engaging, challenging and authentic tasks taught by our dedicated cinematography team.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Advance your technical and practical skills in cinematography while also developing your individual voice
• Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with others, through collaboration, collective endeavour and negotiation on a range of projects
• Learn to develop an understanding of film language, characterisation of light and motion and how to effectively communicate with audiences through the image
• Develop a portfolio of work in collaboration with your peers in one of the largest art schools in the North

TEACHING & LEARNING

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

CAREER PROSPECTS

You'll have been building your professional and industry networks from day one of your course. This will help drive your career in cinematography when you graduate and increase the opportunities open to you.

On completion of this course, you’ll have developed an individual portfolio of a variety of new work. Coupled with your industry knowledge and creative expertise, you’ll be primed for a career in cinematography.