Cinematography MA

The MA Cinematography offers students a unique opportunity to develop the necessary skills and techniques to work professionally within the camera department, employ a range of technical and creative techniques to develop and enhance visual storytelling, and explore a range of film formats and processes.

Students will enter an industry transformed by innovative technology and formats, and with growing awareness of diversity, sustainability, progressive workplace practices, and globalisation. The screen industries are experiencing change – and we want you to be a part of this change.

On the MA Cinematography, you will study alongside a like-minded group of aspiring industry professionals. Alongside your acquisition of craft skills, you will develop crucial soft skills such as communication, creativity, and teamwork.

Why take the course?

* Practical: Through hands-on exercises, workshops, seminars, masterclasses, and screenings, students will gain the skills and knowledge required to work with cameras and lighting to industry standards.

* Comprehensive: Gain skills vital for look, design, and rushes management through creative and technical training in grading and processing software, to enhance the visual aesthetics of student productions.

* Industry-Facing: Opportunities to gain a wide range of industry-relevant skills across projects including a short, filmed project, 35mm workshop and shooting exercise, and classes on the function of each major camera departmental role.

* Real-life Experience: Students will get the chance to work as a director of photography alongside other MA pathways on short video content for external clients, providing the opportunity to further highlight their talent.

* Professional tutors: Many of our teaching staff are currently working in the industry as: TV and film directors, broadcast journalists, producers, writers, and more.

Course start dates shown on UCAS are indicative of the published intake month and may not reflect the exact induction or teaching start date; confirmed dates will be provided in your applicant information and academic calendar.