18 monthsProgramme duration
18,440 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Advance your technical and practical skills in cinematography while also developing your individual voice
- Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with others, through collaboration, collective endeavour and negotiation on a range of projects
- Learn to develop an understanding of film language, characterisation of light and motion and how to effectively communicate with audiences through the image
- Develop a portfolio of work in collaboration with your peers in one of the largest art schools in the North
Your specialist facilities
- 200-seat Dolby Atmos Cinema
- Triple-height fully lighting rigged film studios
- Green screen studio
- Immersive sound mixing studios
- An entire floor dedicated to post-production
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Advance your technical and practical skills in cinematography while also developing your individual voice
- Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with others, through collaboration, collective endeavour and negotiation on a range of projects
- Learn to develop an understanding of film language, characterisation of light and motion and how to effectively communicate with audiences through the image
- Develop a portfolio of work in collaboration with your peers in one of the largest art schools in the North
Your specialist facilities
- 200-seat Dolby Atmos Cinema
- Triple-height fully lighting rigged film studios
- Green screen studio
- Immersive sound mixing studios
- An entire floor dedicated to post-production
Admission Requirements
6+
4+
54+
Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in a cognate subject; at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for; 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 Cinematography 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.
All suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be required to attend an interview. Candidates based overseas will be supported to undertake this electronically and/or by telephone.
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 Cinematography 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.
All suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be required to attend an interview. Candidates based overseas will be supported to undertake this electronically and/or by telephone.
18 Months
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
10,510 GBP
International
18,440 GBP
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