Kingston University

Film Making MA

Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom

Course overview

Master the art of captivating film You’ll examine the principles of short form film-making, the potential of visual storytelling and the importance of sound, editing, lighting, cinematography and screenplay. Studying this masters in Film Making at Kingston University will equip you for lifelong film making and learning – whether you want to work in the film industry, go independent or pursue further study. The course takes its inspiration from forms of cultural production that have challenged conformity, including the work of artists, musicians, painters and performers, and the movements of Italian neo-realism and the cinemas of Africa, Latin America, South East Asia and the Middle East.

You'll be encouraged to synthesise your personal experience, critical knowledge and craft skills to express yourself through moving pictures and be taught film making theory and practice together. Through a blend of theoretical learning, hands-on experience and creative work, you’ll develop skills such as critical thinking, character and narrative development, and post-production. You’ll learn to produce films independently, pragmatically and with accountability, which will boost your employability and put you in full command of your own material.

During the course, you’ll advance your visual storytelling, character building and script development skills. You’ll focus on collaborative filmmaking, share non-mainstream stories and take inspiration from conformity-challenging productions. When you graduate, you’ll have a strong portfolio of short films that showcase your technical ability in cinematography, sound recording, editing, writing and direction.

Our independent filmmaker graduates have exhibited films at the Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Sheffield DocFest, London Short Film Fes

Key highlights

  • Covers short-form film-making, sound, editing, lighting, cinematography and screenplay
  • Inspired by Italian neo-realism and African, Latin American and Asian cinemas
  • Film-making theory and practice taught together through hands-on creative work
  • Focus on collaborative filmmaking and telling non-mainstream stories
  • Graduate with a portfolio of short films showcasing technical ability
  • Graduates have exhibited at Cannes, Toronto and Sheffield DocFest

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above
  • Additional condition: portfolio — Additional requirements for Film Making MA: Open Portfolio Please submit a portfolio to showcase your strengths, abilities and experiences in film making or related disciplines.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Independent filmmaker
  • Film director
  • Cinematographer
  • Film editor
  • Screenwriter
  • Sound recordist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £14,000 per year | International: £22,600 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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