MFA Directing for Stage and Screen
University of East London
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MFA - Master of Fine Art

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University Square Stratford

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SEP-26

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MFA - Master of Fine Art

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University Square Stratford

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Directing for Stage and Screen is for those who have a passion for directing for both the live theatre and for onscreen film and television as well those wishing to develop audio-visual elements for the live performance context.We offer this course at both MA and MFA the MA is one year and the MFA requires a second year of further study. Please choose which qualification you would like to apply for by selecting your choice at the apply button.The MFA / MA Directing for Stage and Screen course ...Read more

Directing for Stage and Screen is for those who have a passion for directing for both the live theatre and for onscreen film and television as well those wishing to develop audio-visual elements for the live performance context.We offer this course at both MA and MFA the MA is one year and the MFA requires a second year of further study. Please choose which qualification you would like to apply for by selecting your choice at the apply button.The MFA / MA Directing for Stage and Screen course takes a practice-based approach as it explores different stage and film directing methodologies - Realism, Narrative Cinema, Moving Image, Contemporary Devising and Screenwriting. You will gain the skills needed to become a creative and innovative Director in Film and Theatre with the opportunity to experiment and learn your craft taking your ideas from concept to realisation on the stage or screen.This programme will equip you for a range of careers in the creative industries or as a platform for progression to PhD study. You will gain the skills, understanding and knowledge to develop an innovative practice as a Film or Theatre Director, Playwright or Screenwriter and an Independent Creative Producer. You will also develop a pathway to PhD study which can incorporate your practice as a focus of study.

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9/279
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126th
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05 Dec 25

Best is finishing our first physical assessment/performance. Nothing bad so far..Read more

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27 Aug 25

Industry professionals staff the course, emphasising the importance of gaining practical experience in the acting and film industry. The university has all the resources to ensure..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students should have minimum 2.1 Honours in Theatre/Performance studies or related subject. We would normally expect you to have Grade 4 / C in GCSE English and Maths. All suitable applicants are required to attend an interview

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£9,150 per year

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£13,850 per year

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£13,850 per year

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1 Salway Road London Greater London E15 1NF United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Stratford  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Maryland  0.1 miles away
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