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Media Studies: Film and Photographic Studies – (M.A.)
Leiden University
Faculty of Creative and Performing Arts
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: June (non-EEA: April). Start in 1 February: December (non-EEA: October). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 - ≈ € 15,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Leiden / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The specialisation covers the history and theory of film and photography within the broad context of visual and other media.
This one-year programme is the only one, nationally and internationally, to focus on film, video and photography while maintaining an interdisciplinary approach. The curriculum will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the specific histories, institutions and discourses of cinema, photography, video and other media arts. The staff maintain strong connections with other academic and cultural institutions within the Netherlands and abroad, providing students with immediate access to a broad professional network. Graduates of this master's programme are qualified for positions as film and photographic historian, museum curator, critic, manager of a photographic agency or exhibition producer.
Contents
The Master´s in Film and Photographic Studies aims to provide you with a broad academic and social orientation on film and photography as well as insight into photographic practice as research. Particular areas of attention include:
- the interdisciplinary methods in the academic study of film and photography;
- theories of film, photography and video;
- the significance of film and photography as a means of communication and a mass medium with specific underlying strategies;
- the interconnections among film, photography, video, visual culture and other forms of visual art;
- the forms of presentation for film and photography (exhibitions, internet, publications, reviews, etc.);
- film and photographic practice as research;
- strategies in the field of collecting, conservation and management.
As a result of the increasing interest in film and photography and the growing role played by film and photography in society, the environments (`photography worlds´ and `film worlds´) in which film and photography can be investigated are constantly increasing. Recent developments such as digital photography and new media are also dealt with in the programme.
First semester
During the first semester you will focus on various aspects of the study of film and photography through the lecture series on Media Theory, and Histories and Theories of Film and Photography, and one workshop/elective. The aim is to acquire insights into the various practices surrounding film and photography, whether these be academic or professional. Upon completion of the lectures and workshop/elective, students will be able to identify not only individual photographers and photographic projects, but also major issues in film and photography history and theory.
Second semester
In the second semester you will continue to refine your academic and practical skills, with the main focus being the master´s thesis. You may choose to take a second workshop, an internship or another elective. The elective will have a more academic character. You will take part in a research seminar devoted to a subject related to film and photography with a view to training your skills in writing a thesis.
This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 570
- TOEFL computer based: 230
- TOEFL internet based: 88
A degree from an arts academy (BFA or MFA) or a bachelor´s degree in art history, cultural studies, visual anthropology, media studies or a related academic discipline is required in order to be considered for the programme.
There is an admission test which consists of two assignments: applicants write an essay and assemble a visual account. Aspiring students are expected to have insight into the medium, to have some personal experience with photography, and to be able to process information in a scholarly manner.
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 570 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 230 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 88 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
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