Course Title: MA in Film Production
Duration: 1 Year full-time
Start Date: October
Accreditation: London Metropolitan University
Course Overview:
The overall aim of the programme is to give graduates from visual arts degrees (or equivalent professional experience) the opportunity to develop and expand their own practice through the making of short films. The course encourages students to locate their work within the growing range of documentary, dramatic and experimental filmmaking and to extend the emerging visual grammars of those genres. The course promotes a deep and systematic understanding of the technologies and methodologies applicable to the student’s practice. Ultimately the course offers its students an opportunity to pursue their personal development via practice and intellectual enquiry whilst being attuned to potential audiences, markets and employers. Students are expected to crew on each other’s productions and to work effectively as part of a team, drawing on their peers’ expertise and experience. The course also addresses the need for a thorough understanding of the principles and day-to-day practice of freelance and independent production, as well as grounding in business skills, commercial awareness and entrepreneurship.
Modules:
Research Methods in Art, Media and Design
Commercial Project
Work Placement
Documentary Production
Major Project Development
Drama Production
Critical Practice
Major Project and Professional Context
Academic Progression Routes:
Suitable graduates will be encouraged to apply for practice based Doctorates thus contributing to the development of an emerging and exciting research culture within the London Metropolitan University Sir John Cass Dept of Art, Media and Design.
Students Portfolios:
Many students make contributions to festivals, exhibitions, professional commissions and other external activities whilst undertaking the course. This can be formally recognised, and contribute to the fulfilment of a practical project component of a module.
Employment Prospects:
The TV, film and new media industries are continually evolving, requiring people to have a range of attributes and capabilities. The course encourages students to acquire technical, communication and creative skills alongside commercial awareness. Graduates typically gain employment in the creative industries, or develop freelance filmmaking or artistic careers. Others have progressed in their established jobs with terrestrial or satellite broadcasters, international film production companies etc. by securing promotions through their increased knowledge and experience. The course encourages MA students who wish to invest in their own production facilities and supports them with up to date advice on new technology and production deals. Students are encouraged to develop a show reel that targets a specified market for their work.
Application:
NMTC are currently accepting direct applications for the above course.
Applicants would normally be expected to possess an undergraduate degree in a practice based visual arts subject such as fine art, photography, film and video, applied art or design. Applicants who can demonstrate that they have gained the equivalent level of proficiency in a visual arts medium through professional experience will also be considered.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to teamwork and an ability to integrate harmoniously into a film/TV production team/professional crew. Consideration will also be given to non-standard qualifications judged by the authorised admitting officer to be of equivalent standard to the minimum entry requirement. In the case of an applicant without a first Degree, they will need to demonstrate an equivalent knowledge and competence from prior experience. The claim should be supported by both direct and indirect evidence. The former is the applicant's own work, such as presented in a portfolio and / or a set test or special essay set by the department prior to interview. Indirect evidence would be reports from at least two referees, attesting to the applicant’s motivation and experience.
EU Applicants - please download this application form.
Non-EU Applicants - please download this application form.
No of Places: 20
Contact:
Phone: +353 (0) 1 4780905
Email: info@nmtc.ie
Please note: The above course is only available as a full-time study programme.
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