Why choose this course?

This course examines the principles of short form film-making, the potential of visual storytelling and the importance of sound, lighting and screenplay. You will produce a portfolio to show your technical ability in cinematography, sound recording, editing, writing and direction across several short films. You will develop skills such as critical thinking, character and narrative development, and post-production. The course focuses on the collaborative nature of film-making and the sharing of non-mainstream stories. It is inspired by productions that have challenged conformity.

What you will study

At the heart of the course is an emphasis on developing visual storytelling and vivid characters through script development. You will be able to use high-definition 4K digital cinema cameras, DSLRs and Macs running Adobe Premier and Creative Cloud to apply classical and independent principles with contemporary technology. The course focuses on the collaborative nature of the film making process and sharing stories from communities outside the mainstream.

After you graduate

This film making MA will equip you for lifelong film making and learning. It prepares you with techniques to sustain a film making practice beyond university for:

employment within the film industry or as an independent film maker
further study.