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Cinematography for Digital Film and Television – (M.A.)
Bournemouth University
The Media School
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 8,570 - ≈ € 14,690 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Bournemouth / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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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.
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.
Contents
Year 1 / Level M
Approaches to Digital Cinematography
In this unit you will undertake workshops which provide a good working knowledge of camera, lighting and grip operation, delivered and supported by specialist demonstrators. Seminars will explore key theoretical and professional issues around location and studio production.
You will participate in project work that explores different styles of cinematography in a digital environment. Masterclasses with visiting professionals provide a critical understanding of production practices.
Narrative Constructions
This unit establishes a social, cultural and intellectual context for production work on the course. In combination with the other practical and professional provision provided, it offers a strong critical foundation for the effective realisation of production work.
Teaching enables students to engage collectively with narrative theory in a critical and analytical forum.
Advanced Digital Cinematography
This unit teaches the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary for successful employment in the field of digital camera operation and lighting. You will learn how to use a range of camera, grip and lighting equipment in documentary production. You will spend the majority of their time in a production environment.
All projects are filmed in collaboration with MA Directing Digital Film and Television students.
Cross Platform Media Practice
The media industry is constantly changing. This unit aims to ensure you graduate with a set of skills to enable you to prosper and succeed in the industry.
Here you will study the current debates and trends in the industry in relation to cross-platform commissioning and production. You will also evaluate a range of theoretical and practical tools by applying them to brands that can be explored and exploited across different media platforms.
Option units
Please choose one of the following:
Masters Production Project
All the other taught areas of the course are in preparation for this unit: the Masters Production Project. This is where you can create a calling card for the industry – evidence of what your directorial approach, style and storytelling.
Everyone will plan and shoot a project, the nature of which is negotiated with a tutor. Taking advantage of the Media Schools’ collaborative environment, you can work with MA Writing for the Media students to develop exciting and fresh drama scripts for you to shoot.
Also, you can work with MA Producing Film and Television students and MA Post Production Editing students, all to the benefit of the story you are telling.
Masters Research Project
As an alternative to the Masters Production Project, you can choose a research-focussed option, where you produce either a practice-based research artefact supported by a written analysis, or an individual, or collaboratively written paper. This option consists of a written investigation into an aspect of practice, supported by media artefacts.
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
The normal requirements for embarking upon a postgraduate taught degree are:
- A good Bachelors Honours degree, 2:1 or above or equivalent.
- For applicants for whom English is not their first language, there is a requirement of IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall or equivalent with 6.0 in all other components. For more information please see the International Students tab in Entry Requirements.
If you lack the formal academic qualifications needed to enter a postgraduate or post-experience degree, there are several alternative routes to follow - some based on experience. Contact the askBU Enquiry Service for more information.
Preferred subjects
Photography, media and digital production, art and design however other subjects are considered.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
Accreditation
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), the UK government’s teaching quality watchdog, awarded us the highest category of confidence in our academic standards.
Many of our courses are accredited by professional and industry bodies, which means our courses are readily recognised by employers, and our graduates have professional membership or status when they compete on the job market.
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