Master of Arts - Film Production

University of Greenwich

The Film Production, MA degree helps students develop their approach to film production workflows and technology whilst focusing on more creative areas such as screenwriting and directing. Students will develop their creative abilities to a high professional standard.

This course focuses on practice-based research and film projects, preparing learners for employment in the dynamic world of film production. They'll be taught in new film production facilities, with post-production suites, and learn to use standard digital film industry equipment including RED, Canon C300 and Arri Alexa systems.

The MA route for this course includes courses on the critical and creative aspects of filmmaking, including cinematography, production practice, film research, screenwriting, and directing. An alternative MSc route explores more technical areas filmmaking, including production practice and editing. Optional courses cover topics including editing, emerging practices, and sound design.

Students will be taught by renowned experts working in a variety of film and TV related fields. Based in Stockwell Street, with its world-class facilities, classes are small for maximum contact time with tutors.

The Film Production, MA course is aimed at students preparing to make the transition from education to employment in the film industry. The film sector needs graduates with specialist expertise, but also creative thinkers who are deadline-driven and project-minded; capable of managing digital workflows in an enterprising manner, and taking initiative. This is the kind of approach Greenwich encourages and help students to develop.

Career options are wide-ranging. They include studio and location camera work, editing or post-production, screenwriting, producing, TV and commercial work, and multimedia design and production.