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MA Filmmaking

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our MA Filmmaking course will provide a stimulating, supportive and professional environment in which you can freely yet rigorously develop your unique individual voice and equip you with the skills to transform dreams into cinematic realities. The program is designed to support those who wish to work professionally in the film industry either in fiction, documentary, or experimental filmmaking, including immersive virtual reality productions. You will make three films over the course of the year (a documentary, a fiction film, and then a graduation film in any genre). You will combine theory and production in these film practice modules, while also extending your knowledge and understanding of the context of filmmaking in two other classroom-based modules.

General Eligibility

Honors degree (minimum lower second) or equivalent. You will be required to submit a portfolio of relevant creative work (previous films or creative projects), a written statement (500-750 words), and attend an interview with the Course Leader either in person or via video conference.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Module

On completion of the full MA Filmmaking, you will have made three short films – a documentary, a fiction film, and also a graduation film in any genre. You will combine filmmaking theory and production while also extending your knowledge and understanding of the industry practice of filmmaking in other modules.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS

  • Overall score 6.0

  • No sub-test less than 5.5

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