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Full time | Goldsmiths, University of London | 1 year | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Anthropology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The MA Visual Anthropology offers a unique combination of anthropological theory and visual practice. It provides you with a strong foundation for producing visual work informed by anthropology.

Why study MA Visual Anthropology at Goldsmiths?

  • You will approach visual anthropology through the study of the politics and aesthetics of representation, documentary and ethnographic film, and anthropological perspectives on art.
  • As a practice-oriented MA, there is a clear emphasis on applying anthropological knowledge to the actual making of visual artefacts, and not just their analysis.
  • The MA is open to people with a range of backgrounds in anthropology and related fields, so you’ll join a diverse group of students with varying perspectives.
  • As a graduate, you’ll be well-placed to pursue a career in visual anthropology (be it research- or practice-oriented) as well as to bring an anthropological sensibility to the visual to other disciplines.
  • You will have hands-on training in the use of digital camcorders, sound recording equipment and video editing, preparing you for your final visual project – a 20-minute film - as well as giving you practical vocational skills for after you graduate.

Careers

The unique combination of theory, research and practice that structures the MA in Visual Anthropology will prepare you for a diverse range of employment opportunities. Past graduates have gone on to work in:

  • Video production, both commercial and independent
  • Film editing and videography
  • Production and programming of film festivals
  • Ethnographic and visual research in both academic and commercial settings
  • Teaching

In addition, you can use this programme as a springboard for further study, either vocational or intellectual (including entry into MPhil/PhD programmes).

Modules

The purpose of this module is to provide a practical understanding of solo camera-director documentary making. The sessions are aimed at developing awareness, skills and confidence in the use of audiovisual equipment to tell engaging stories relevant to the social sciences. We?ll combine shooting and editing exercises with screenings and discussions. The first term concentrates on developing the necessary practical skills to document unscripted social events and interactions (i.e. filming and editing). The second term focuses on specific documentary styles, interviewing techniques and storytelling conventions. We?ll also deal with the stages of documentary production from the idea to the completed film.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,520

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£24,400

Entry requirements

Students should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in a relevant/related subject. Students might also be considered for some programmes if they aren’t a graduate or their degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that students have the ability to work at postgraduate level.