MA Filmmaking
1 year (48 weeks) full time or 2 years part time (96 weeks)
Top facts
- Set in an inspiring and vibrant professional and artistic community. Manchester and the North West are home to major television companies, like the BBC, MediaCity and Granada, film and digital media production companies, and renowned media and art exhibition centres and galleries.
- Part of the Media LAB – a unique programme where those studying on the MAs in filmmaking, media arts and photography can work alongside each other and on collaborative projects.
- Professional link projects with some of the region’s key arts and media organisations, including Cornerhouse,Castlefield Gallery and Cube Gallery in Manchester,FACT and Open Eye in Liverpool, Folly in Lancaster andthe National Media Museum in Bradford.
- Artists' and media professionals' will deliver idea andconcept development through a programme of tutorials,projects, seminars and technical workshops.
- Practice through HD digital video, (with optional 35mmadapter), photography and sound design.
- Expertise in collaborative and multidisciplinary filmproduction practices, as well as working as an‘auteur’ filmmaker.
You will study
Using High Definition Video, you will spend a year developing your practice towards the production of a short film as either documentary or narrative fiction. The course focuses on the practical, analytical and creative aspects of filmmaking from a range of perspectives, working as an auteur and/or in groups as appropriate to your practice. Although the progression of 'ideas' will be central to the activity, there will also be an emphasis on 'craft' skills, and professionalisation of your work.
The course is part of the Media LAB, where filmmaking, film & media studies, photography and media arts students work on professional projects in collaboration with an extensive, regional network of cultural and media organisations.
You will work on individual projects in your chosen field, while experimenting in interdisciplinary groups and in close collaboration with an extensive, regional network of cultural and media organisations.
Professional link placements and projects with the region's major arts and media organisations will be a key strength of the programme, such as Cornerhouse, Castlefield, International Anthony Burgess Foundation and the North West Film Archive in Manchester; FACT Media Centre and Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool, Folly Media Centre in Lancaster and the National Media Museum in Bradford.
Artists' and media professionals' master classes will form a core of the teaching alongside the professional link programme, together with tutorials, theoretical debate, interdisciplinary projects, seminars and technical workshops.
The Media Lab - a 'laboratory for ideas' - understands itself as a collaborative artists' community. We want to provide an open and flexible approach to practice, in which students and researchers can meet, initiate and share activities.
Assessment
This is by learning agreements, evidence of practice, learning record and presentation.
Graduates
Many graduates may become independent filmmakers and video artists, whilst others will undertake roles in the film and TV industries within pre-production, production and post production fields.
Location
All Saints Campus, Manchester
Fees
UK and EU students full-time £4,500
UK and EU students part-time £250 per 10 credit unit. A Masters qualification typically comprises 180 credits.
Non-EU overseas students £12,500
Entry Requirements
Honours Degree in a related discipline or a postgraduate diploma or professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to an honours degree. Other qualifications or experience may be acceptable if you demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at honours degree standard. Showreel of audio visual work, plus portfolio of related work. In addition you also need to submit a Digital Portfolio
How to Apply
To apply you will need to complete the application form and provide a Digital Portfolio in the form of a blog. The blog should include examples of films you have made with some information about yourself and your work. Please also describe why you are interested in the programme and what you want to achieve.
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