Master of Arts (MA Cinema & Television)

Course Information :

The course is designed for graduates, to develop as communicators of New Media using cinema and Television as a means of dialogue with their world. The aim is to provide a global platform for training quality media and film professionals. The degree provides a platform for the students to develop practical, innovative and experimental work that becomes their portfolio. Year 1 : Still Photography Communication Research Traditional Entertainment Forms Videography Introduction to Script Writing Sound for the Media Script Writing for Documentary Production Project - Documentary Production Film Media and Cultural Studies Year 2 : Cinematography Basics Contextual Studies Script Writing for Fiction Video Continuity Project Specialization in Direction, Camera, Audio & Editing Final Film Project

Coursework & Assessment :

The assessment criteria are of two phases. A formative system of assessment ensures that all the practical assignments, group discussions, seminars and written assignments in each subject are graded. The formal or summative written and practical assessment is done at the end of each semester. The ratio of formative: summative is 70:30.

Careers :

There is a range of careers open to successful students in visual media production in both technical and creative capacities. Additionally, there is a growing trend amongst both commercial and non-profit organisations towards employing skilled individuals in areas such as researchers, editors, directors, sound and camera designers.