MA Filmmaking
Bristol, UWE
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MA - Master of Arts

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UWE Bristols MA Filmmaking is ideal if youre looking for an immersive learning experience designed to prepare you for a successful career in the film and television industry. This course allows you creative space to specialise while gaining a broad understanding of the filmmaking process. Why study this course In recent years, the way we consume media has evolved, leading to a period of transformation and innovation in the film and TV industry. Forward-thinking filmmakers now marry engaging ...Read more

UWE Bristol's MA Filmmaking is ideal if you're looking for an immersive learning experience designed to prepare you for a successful career in the film and television industry. This course allows you creative space to specialise while gaining a broad understanding of the filmmaking process. Why study this course In recent years, the way we consume media has evolved, leading to a period of transformation and innovation in the film and TV industry. Forward-thinking filmmakers now marry engaging storytelling to new and emerging technologies in film. And the rise of streaming services has opened new opportunities to connect with new audiences and create innovative, inclusive narratives and imagery. Our MA Filmmaking is for passionate storytellers with a desire to make their mark in the film and television industry. This course celebrates story-telling, production skills and creative development. It provides space to refine your craft in a collaborative environment that replicates the dynamics of the professional world. Why UWE Bristol Based at Bower Ashton, you'll hone your craft with access to industry-standard facilities and resources. These include digital media studios and production and fabrication workshops, offering traditional tools alongside the latest technology. You'll work both independently and collaboratively on short projects, documentaries, and live industry briefs, guided by industry-experienced tutors, visiting professionals and contemporary practice. The course concludes with a major independent project, designed to showcase your skills in a format that can serve as the centrepiece of a film and television industry portfolio. As a creative student, you'll be perfectly placed studying in Bristol. As a socially and politically progressive city, it's widely recognised as one of the most creatively influential settings in the UK. In this UNESCO City of Film, students and workers in the creative industries often collaborate. Our strong industry contacts include the BBC, Aardman, Films@59, Bottle Yard Film Studios and E3 Media, and while you study you'll encounter ongoing professional input. Our teaching faculty also work at the forefront of contemporary media practice, with high levels of practical experience and expertise. Where can it take me You'll graduate with a globally recognised qualification and have a broad range of careers options available to you regionally, nationally and internationally. Our graduates leave with the broad skills and knowledge for careers in the dynamic film and television industry, as creative storytellers and astute professionals.

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45/279
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62nd

Entry requirements

We're seeking highly motivated students from any background, committed to creative growth in our supportive School of Arts community. Most applicants would have an honours degree in the arts, but those with qualifications in other disciplines or prior professional experience are also encouraged to apply. While some students enter the course after years of independent work, we also welcome entries from ambitious applicants directly from undergraduate courses.

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£16,250 per year

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Bristol, UWE
Bristol, UWE , Bristol

The University of the West of England, also known as UWE Bristol, is one of the UK’s larger universities with nearly 40,000...

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Bristol, UWE
Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Parson Street  0.7 miles away
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