Direct and produce your own film. Learn from experienced tutors who've screened work for the BBC and Channel 4. Find out how to pitch and compete for commissions. With MA Documentary graduates who've achieved distinction in leading industry awards and screenings, this course gives you the chance to become another of the celebrated faces behind the camera.
Content
Get to grips with the entire documentary film making process on this comprehensive course which blends theory with practical experience.
London College of Communication’s MA Documentary Film course leads on exploring the full range of documentary genre and modes of production that have brought about recent innovation. The digital revolution means new ways of directing, producing, and showing documentary films in the broadcast, independent and web 2.0 media. You will learn the entire process, taking the roles of Producer, Director, Camera Operator, Sound-Recordist and Editor.
You can expect to be grounded in documentary direction, camerawork and editing - the key artistic and technical skills for a successful production team. Each year students take their work from LCC onto the competitive British and international documentary filmmaking circuit. You will enhance your career prospects through the valuable skills, vision and opportunities that this postgraduate course provides, including guidance on pitching for funding and commissions.
Structure
Phase 1
1.1 Documentary: process and practice 1.2 Documentary: history and theory
Phase 2
2.1 Documentary Practices: taster tape and pitch and critical context 2.2 Documentary: ethics and methodologies
Phase 3
3.0 Major Project
Visit the
MA Documentary Film
page on the University of the Arts London website for more details!
UAL Postgraduate Funding and Scholarships Schemes
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University of the Arts London is pleased to offer a number of scholarships to those wishing to study at postgraduate level. These awards are funded by generous private donations, company donations, philanthropic charities and University funds. The scholarships range from fee waivers to full support for a year or more.
Value of Scholarship(s)
Up to £25,000
Eligibility
To see whether you are eligible for one of our postgraduate scholarships, visit the UAL website by following the link below.
Application Procedure
To find out whether you are eligible for one of our postgraduate scholarships, or to see details of application procedures and application forms, visit the UAL website by following the link below.
A first degree is desirable but not essential. If you do not have the required qualifications, but do have professional experience you may be eligible to gain credit for previous learning and experience through the AP(E)L system as equivalent professional experience can be considered. All classes are conducted in English. The level required for this course is IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent). Your application should be accompanied by an original documentary film idea (essential) and a short showreel (if available) of existing documentary film production work, with a clear note of your role in each production.
Last Updated
17 November 2016
Course Fees
£8,500 - Home/EU, £17,920 - International
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