MA Directing: Film and TV
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year full-time or 2 year part-time starting January
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Full-time: £12,375
Part-time £1,375 per module
This unique course is devised, mentored and taught by Course content
experienced practising film and television directors, and
other craft and industry professionals and academics. It is Through a series of focused practical modules each
intended for innovative and talented emerging directors who containing relevant directorial challenges, the course leads
are seeking creative challenge. It should not be primarily through to a final project module. There are also two industry
regarded as a route for making a short film. The directing related theory modules.
exercises are in the main done on Mini DV, aside from the
Final Project, where the choice of medium is down to what Core modules
can be delivered by the budget beyond the course funding.
• Action and Effects
It is a course for those who wish to learn, explore and
• Budgeting, Scheduling and Crew Practice and Procedure
develop their individual approach, their skills, in the craft
• Developing Material and Business Practice
and practice of directing. To do so amongst other emerging
and experienced directors, within a supportive, critical and • Final Project - Production
creatively challenging environment. It is for those seeking to • Performance, Mise En Scène and Storytelling
learn on the job, to hone and prepare themselves, their skills • Post Production and Delivery
and individual vision for the exciting but capricious world of • Theory Module 1
professional engagement within film and TV. • Theory Module 2
The two theory modules are chosen from MA Film and
Television: Theory, Culture and Industry.
film
Facilities The course can also lay the foundation for a career in other
The course is taught at the University’s Harrow site in north- areas of the film and television industries. The research skills,
west London. We are proud of the two large film studios and the process of developing, acquiring material, software skills,
its impressive equipment including the many Final Cut Pro and as well as the team work skills, which are required on the
Avid equipped editing suites, the HD pipeline and the ProTools course, can all be applied to other professional roles within
equipped dubbing theatre. There is a continuing programme of the industry.
updating equipment and resources to keep pace with industry
developments. There is also a well-stocked library, which also Entry requirements
provides a wide range of electronic resources, as well as You will be asked to submit a portfolio of work, which must
computer terminals. include two pieces of work showing your direction on film or
other medium for the moving image. As part of the admissions
Teaching process you will be asked to complete one or more practical
tests in assembling a screen narrative.
It is all about directing. You learn by undertaking practical
modules, through exercises, and directorial challenges, Applications will be considered from: film graduates with one
where you are mentored, advised and assisted by experience years’ experience in the Industry/placement study from UK,
practicing directors and other industry practitioners. The films EU or overseas; recent film graduates without experience will
produced are then deconstructed and critically reviewed be considered on merit/ portfolio; film related graduates who
through staff and fellow student feedback. Teaching and can demonstrate innovation in their approach to storytelling,
learning also takes place through practical workshops, and screen narrative through their portfolio; candidates from
lectures, seminars, master classes, and small group or other backgrounds, for example with a fine art background
individual tutorials, all building towards your final project. who have been working with the moving image, and whose
portfolio shows insight and command of screen narrative.
These candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis;
Teaching staff
Candidates whose professional experience may be credited as
Professional and highly experienced practicing directors equivalent to the above qualifications through the University’s
and other craft practioners teach on all practical modules. AP(E)L systems.
The two theory modules are provided by academics with
considerable teaching and research expertise from the School’s You must be able to speak, understand and write fluent English.
internationally acclaimed and long established MA Film and For those whose first language is not English, they must hold an
Television: Theory, Culture and Industry. IELTS score of at least 6.5.
Assessment How to apply
Results in the practical modules are based on continuous Applications may be made in two ways:
• Through UKPass – the new postgraduate application service.
assessment of coursework, by experienced and practicing
This is a free national service which will allow you to
directors and other industry professionals. For the theory
apply, track and make changes to your application online
modules a written essay is required for assessment, with
at www.ukpass.ac.uk
some modules being part-assessed on the basis of
in-class presentation. • Directly to the University, either online via the University
website at www.westminster.ac.uk or by using a paper
Research application form. Your completed application should
be sent to:
The Learning Resources Centre at Harrow is one of the best
Harrow Admissions and Marketing Office,
stocked research facilities in the area of film and TV. We have University of Westminster, Northwick Park,
one of the largest collections of DVD/VHS material and one of Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3TP
the leading national film research departments led by Dr Joram
[email protected]Ten Brink. The course also provides a forum for the discussion
of the craft and for investigation of future technology advances, For further details, please visit the course website
techniques and practice. www.wmin.ac.uk/mad/page-1871
Associated careers Related courses
You will develop a thorough knowledge of the concepts of • MA Film and Television: Theory, Culture and Industry
directing and a critical appreciation of directorial practice in a • MA Screenwriting and Producing
wider context. You are also encouraged and helped to develop
your own contacts within the industry. These elements lay the
foundations for future professional practice, and enhance the
skills of those who already have experience as professional
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directors, equipping graduates for launching or continuing a
career as a director in film and TV.
For further information please contact course enquiries
Tel: +44 (0)20 7911 5000 Fax: +44 (0)20 7911 5788 Email:
[email protected]www.westminster.ac.uk/mad educating for professional life
