Study Details: MA 1 year full-time
Learn the business, creative, technical and logistical perspectives of producing for film and television with our practical course.
You will study all aspects of producing and managing projects — from identifying and developing story ideas, to packaging and pitching projects, to planning and managing shoots, as well as distribution and marketing strategies — through a mix of lectures, workshops, screenings and masterclasses with leading academics and industry professionals.
You'll complete innovative professional-calibre work, while using our industry-standard equipment in a creative and supportive environment. You'll work collaboratively to realise your creative vision for single-camera film and television projects. When you’ve finished, you’ll have essential expertise for a career in film and television as well as key skills that also transfer to other industries.
Our graduates work in production roles across the globe from the UK and Europe, to North and Latin America, to China and the Middle East.
2:2 or equivalent, and evidence of professional experience or a commitment to film making.
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A large number of TFTV graduates have made striking progress in their careers since completing their course. There’s a wide variety of possible career paths open to you after completing this MA, both across industry and academia. While you train to be a professional in television and film you’ll also develop skills that are useful in any industry.
You'll study taught modules and an extended project, where you produce a short dramatic or documentary film and write an accompanying report.
You’ll advance your knowledge of various areas of script development, from pitching and story creation, to narrative structure and character development, to balancing creative and logistical needs. In the Group Project modules, you’ll work with other film and television production students to create films to briefs similar to those from industry.
We’ll provide you with insights into the current film and television business landscape, and you’ll learn about creating proposals, client relationship techniques, legal issues, marketing, scheduling and resource management.
Core Modules:
Group Projects
Producing for Film & TV I
Producing for Film & TV II
Screenwriting
Individual Project
Option modules:
You will also study one option module each semester.
Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
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