Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Master of Arts - MA

Level 7 Core

Level 7

Programme Structure

<ul>
<li>If you have no experience studying Film (practice and/or theory) you must demonstrate a genuine interest and commitment to develop your knowledge in this area</li>
<li>Those without a degree will be considered on their individual circumstances. We expect such applicants to demonstrate a good body of professional practice as a creative media practitioner (nominally equivalent to three years) and a commitment to a postgraduate programme of study. All applicants without a degree must attend an interview as part of the application process. The Programme Leader will make a decision on whether to admit the candidate on the basis of experience evidenced by CV (which must be provided at the point of application), portfolio/showreel, reference and interview. Evidence of engagement with critical debate in the area of media is expected</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>If you have no experience studying Film (practice and/or theory) you must demonstrate a genuine interest and commitment to develop your knowledge in this area</li>
<li>Those without a degree will be considered on their individual circumstances. We expect such applicants to demonstrate a good body of professional practice as a creative media practitioner (nominally equivalent to three years) and a commitment to a postgraduate programme of study. All applicants without a degree must attend an interview as part of the application process. The Programme Leader will make a decision on whether to admit the candidate on the basis of experience evidenced by CV (which must be provided at the point of application), portfolio/showreel, reference and interview. Evidence of engagement with critical debate in the area of media is expected</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>a minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant subject (Film Studies, Media Production, Computer Studies, Game Studies, Fine Art, Design, Architecture and Humanities based subject) </li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>a minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant subject (Film Studies, Media Production, Computer Studies, Game Studies, Fine Art, Design, Architecture and Humanities based subject) </li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent.</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>to demonstrate the ability to benefit from and contribute to the programme</li>
<li>to display the potential to develop postgraduate level research skills</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>to demonstrate the ability to benefit from and contribute to the programme</li>
<li>to display the potential to develop postgraduate level research skills</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Exploit a range of technologies to communicate ideas, information and aesthetic judgements to an audience.

Demonstrate a sophisticated awareness of how disability, class, ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, sexuality and other social divisions play key roles in terms of both access to the media and modes or representation in film text

Write/produce and present materials suitable for use in industry or for academic research and publication.

Deliver substantial work to a brief and deadline.

Understand and evaluate the ethical, regulatory and legal considerations relevant to the production of cultural forms and products.

Identify and assess narrative structures, generic forms, aesthetic and formal qualities and their relation to meanings in film.

Deploy appropriate sophisticated language (theoretical or practical) to produce an innovative artefact.

Work in flexible, creative and independent ways, showing self-discipline, self-direction, critical self-awareness and reflexivity

Evaluate the application of research models (in terms of theory and practice) to areas of research.

Demonstrate advanced literacy and oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present a rhetorically effective, coherent, well-supported, and sustained argument.

Demonstrate a critical awareness of the different modes of global, international, national and local film cultures.

Critically evaluate and synthesize ideas from different sources of knowledge and from different academic disciplines

Demonstrate sophisticated critical evaluation regarding the aesthetic and communicative properties of film.

Make informed judgments by critically evaluating theoretical approaches to film.

Carry out an extended piece of independent research by acting autonomously in planning and implementing tasks.

Course Catalogue

Film - 36260 - MA