Full time
1 year
23-SEP-24
MA - Master of Arts
Film / Video Production
Taught
Learn advanced filmmaking techniques and improve your portfolio by working in professional studios and collaborating with expert tutors on a range of projects.
•You'll study finction and non-fiction film making techniques enabling you to develop your own unique style of cinema.
•You can gain experience with our in-house production agencies - Solent Productions and Solent TV, enabling you to enhance your professional portfolio.
•Free access to extensive professional-grade film-making equipment including industry-standard cinema cameras and lenses, professional lighting and audio equipment, colour grading suite, and Solent Media Academy.
•The course will equip you with essential research and academic skills, which could help you pursue a PhD or an academic career
•Free film career consultation is delivered by our careers advice service, Solent Futures, which is available to all Solent students and graduates for life, helping you to progress in your current career or discuss options for a change in career.
•This course is eligible for a Postgraduate Master's student loan from Student Finance England and can be used to cover costs (ie, accommodation, tuition fees) associated with postgraduate studies (it was up to £12,167 for 2023 entry).
Course overview
This exciting course focuses on independent filmmaking and current practices in the film industry. Students will experiment with creative ideas from the outset, taking advantage of our industry-standard facilities, training and equipment.
Along the way students will be challenged to develop their own personal style of filmmaking, exploring new ideas and collaborating with other postgraduate students. Up-to-the-minute teaching and instruction help students to build on these skills and work towards their chosen career.
Students studying in the TV, film and media production subject area benefit from a schedule of high calibre guest speakers and visiting fellows. Recent talks have been given by Paul Franklin (Oscar winner for visual effects on Inception) and Brian Tufano (cinematographer on Trainspotting, Quadrophenia and Billy Elliot).
For this course (per year)
£8,495
For this course (per year)
£16,540
Honours degree at 2:1 or higher in a relevant discipline. Alternatively, applicants may be considered with industry experience in one or more areas of the advertising, marketing, design or related fields. Applicants must attend an interview as part of the application process.
Solent University (SU) is a long-established and highly regarded educational institution in Southampton with over 160 years of teaching heritage to its name. With postgraduate courses available in a huge number of subject areas, SU offers a range of MA, MSc and MBA programs, as well as industry-accredited professional and part-time courses. SU is located in the coastal city of Southampton, a city with a population of around 250,000 which...more
Full time | 1 year | 23-SEP-24