Study Details: 1 year full time
MA Film is a new opportunity to study film at Postgraduate level in Cardiff. The course provides a strong general grounding in the needs of the contemporary British Film and Television industry with opportunities to develop and hone key skills via multiple pathways that lead directly different career opportunities. By combining these different disciplines, students gain the opportunity to collaborate with each other, with other USW students and with industry professionals to develop their skills to a higher level.
The MA Film (Cinematography) pathway is designed specifically for students who wish to combine a broader education in the film & TV industry and general film making skills with building their Cinematography portfolio and skills.
A minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant discipline or appropriate professional qualification; or an HND/HNC and relevant experience; or equivalent international qualifications. Those without such qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, where prior experience will be taken into account.
Information on tuition fees is available on our Home and EU/International fees pages.
You will study a number of specified modules and then have the opportunity to specialise in your area of interest.
Modules include:
Industry Studies
This module will give you an overview of the current film & TV production landscape in Wales, UK and beyond
Specialist Craft Practice/Advanced Specialist Craft Practice
This module will allow you to develop their skills to the industry standard in one key area of expertise
Industry Placement
You will undertake a four-week, in-depth placement with a key Wales-based production company
Collaborative Practice
This module will give you the opportunity to collaborate with fellow students from across the course and Faculty of Creative Industries on a short film
Production Project
You will work with industry professionals, practitioners, staff and fellow students from across USW on a substantial film project, utilising your chosen craft skill – Cinematography.