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Film & Television Aesthetics – (M.A.)
University of Hertfordshire
School of Humanities
| Location: | Hatfield / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Hertfordshire
Innovative critical approaches inform teaching on the MA programme, which reflects contemporary reassessments of stylistic criticism of film and television, and the application of aesthetic principles to these art forms. You can expect to investigate such topics as the stylistic content of a wide range of films and television programmes, the nature of value and the criteria of a 'good' film or series, the visual articulation of sexual and gender identity, representations and censorship of screen violence, and the dynamics of film festivals. A major aspect of the MA is a final extended project, which allows you to develop a particular research interest arising out of the MA programme. Example dissertations might include work on topics ranging from female performance through to the impact of digital effects, cinematic television, and representations of masculinity in the horror film.
Contents
Structure of the programme
Modules may change year by year. In 2011-12 we will be offering:
* Film and Television Style, Interpretation and Evaluation
* Festivals, Programming and Promotion
* Screen Philosophy / Screen Violence / Screen Performance
* Research Methods 1: Critical and Theoretical Debates
* Research Methods 2: Advanced Research Skills
You will also have the opportunity to choose one of the following extended projects:
Researching and writing a 14,000 word dissertation on a topic of your choice.
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Working on an extended project of your choice with a 2000 word report
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Taking part in a 4-5 week work placement in a media-based environment.
For all of the above, you will be supported by a programme of close one-to-one supervision with an appropriate member of staff.
Whilst this programme has a strong professional orientation, you are also expected to engage in academic activities to extend skills in: critical thinking and problem solving; interpersonal and mediated communication; writing processes and styles; collaborative working practices and research methods in this area.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
We require at least an upper second class honours (or equivalent) degree in a Humanities or Social Sciences based subject. Graduates with an Honours Degree in any discipline who have otherwise demonstrated potential to succeed at postgraduate level in Film and Television Studies will also be 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
Based in the School of Humanities, the MA calls on the expertise of staff who are distinguished in their field and publishing cutting-edge research. The MA coordinator for Film and Television Aesthetics is Dr. Steven Peacock, who has published extensively on the subject of film and TV style.
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