MA Screenwriting: Feature Film and Continuing Series
Leeds Beckett University
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MA - Master of Arts

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SEP-26

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This innovative master’s course is taught by practising screenwriters. It’s hands-on, industry focused and is based in the Northern Film School. This vocational course will enable you to develop your creative screenwriting practice. It will emphasise the formulation of new ideas through provocation, stimulation, and inspiration. You’ll develop a portfolio of work in preparation for a career in screenwriting, possibly using the skills you have learned in an associated role. As part of this ...Read more

This innovative master’s course is taught by practising screenwriters. It’s hands-on, industry focused and is based in the Northern Film School. This vocational course will enable you to develop your creative screenwriting practice. It will emphasise the formulation of new ideas through provocation, stimulation, and inspiration. You’ll develop a portfolio of work in preparation for a career in screenwriting, possibly using the skills you have learned in an associated role. As part of this course, you’ll: Gain a thorough grounding in the key concepts and concerns of screenwriting for a range of screen media Learn through lectures, seminars, tutorials, talks, discussions and screenings Be supported as you work on self-directed projects and writing exercises Explore your creative potential and test your ideas across a range of platforms including film and television Develop an understanding and appreciation of the impact of new technologies on the industry Explore a wide range of ideas from industry which will inform and inspire your development as a writer Study the history, context, and application of various forms of screenwriting to develop a sophisticated understanding of genre conventions and how to use them.

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Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.All applicants will be required to submit a portfolio to evidence an aptitude for the subject. Your portfolio should be of creative work that demonstrates creative ability and understanding of story, preferably including examples of writing for the screen. Your portfolio may include your final year degree projects in detail and can also include edited work from the rest of your education where you think there is something relevant. We are keen to see how creatively you have spent your career to date so please also include any professional work and clearly explain your role and the project. The portfolio needs to be in chronological order. Please make sure that your work is clearly described and referenced. Do not put in everything you have ever done, edit with a critical eye.

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£867 month

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£1,537 month

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Leeds Beckett University
City Centre Campus Leeds LS1 3HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leeds  0.4 miles away
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