Cinematography for Digital Film and Television MA

Course overview

What does this course offer?

• Develop practical skills in digital camera operation and lighting
• Develop aesthetic skills in cinematography
• Work in a collaborative environment that follows industry practice
• Develop critical thinking and intellectual skills to reflect, learn and grow as a successful practitioner
• Graduate from the UK’s only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice and a recognised Skillset Media Academy which has an excellent track record in graduate employment and industry reputation.

Where could this lead to?

This course will prepare you for a career in camerawork across the range of digital film, video and television platforms.

Who should do this course?

• Recent graduates with an undergraduate degree (typically 2:1 or above) in any discipline who want to take their expertise and apply it within the media context
• We particularly welcome applicants with an undergraduate degree in the area of media production, art and design or photography, but we are willing to consider any subject
• Applications are also welcome from experienced professionals working within the media industry.

Tell me more....

MA Cinematography for Digital Film and Television will enable students to graduate from the UK's only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice and a recognised Skillset Media Academy.

On this course you will also work hand in hand with other postgraduate students within the Media School including:

• MA Post Production Editing
• MA Sound Production for Film and Television
• MA Producing for Film and Television
• MA Directing Digital Film and Television

This 12 month masters degree aims to develop creative skills, techniques and collaborative approaches which will help students to become ready for employment in camera work in today's evolving media industry.

The emphasis of the course is about developing key intellectual and practical skills that not only match industry expectations but also challenge current practice, constantly striving to develop new approaches and techniques. This course is aimed at those with some previous experience in camera operation or photography, perhaps from making short films or at undergraduate level. Alternatively, students may come from the media industry and wish to develop a skills-base and specialise in this field while undertaking a rigorous and theoretical learning experience in cinematography.

Cinematography and the manipulation of light to create images is at the heart of film and television production. New developments in the digital arena have created new opportunities and a need to understand new skills and develop new knowledge. This course provides a range of industry-standard technology and staff expertise, which will equip students to make the most of the evolving digital marketplace.

The course units have been devised to provide the necessary multi-faceted elements that relate to the skills required for successful camera work. These include theories of narrative and storytelling, technical training in camera operation and lighting, the practice of camera skills and techniques, collaborative working with other students including directors and editors, perspectives on the changing media industry and your role within it, critical analysis and research methods, and the opportunity to develop skills and a show-reel to help students find employment within this fast-changing industry.