International Film Production MA
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
12 months
Pace
Full time
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
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Introduction
International Film Production MA
DMU has worked with industry partners in developing and delivering the programme, and you will have the opportunity to interact with leading film industry figures and training providers. The course has been shaped to underpin your learning experience with industry led insight and expertise, and to mix industry knowledge and skills with academic critical thinking about films, audiences, and the film industry.
You will develop a range of production management skills: These include scriptwriting, lighting and cinematography; image processing, camera-based work more generally, directing and post production; focus on pitching, budgeting, production management, and fine skills; you will also gain core business expertise, such as an understanding of research and development, and wider careers planning.
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Curriculum
The course is structured around developing skills in production management, development and other skills related to the film production process. Graduates will leave with an enhanced awareness of the specialist skills required in the international film industry, and commensurate skills. These may lead to careers in the media as well as other opportunities.
Program Outcome
At DMU, you will benefit from our outstanding studio spaces, and the skills and expertise of established research groups such as Cinema and Television History (CATH) Research Centre and Institute Of Creative Technologies (IOCT).
During your second semester, you will work towards developing a film project, with the option of further production work or research in semester three.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
First semester
- Key Roles in the Film Industry
- The Production Process
- Screenwriting
- Realisation
Second semester
- Pre-Production
- Production
Third semester
Your Individual Film Project or Dissertation can be either a traditional, written dissertation or a film project with an accompanying reflective commentary. There are a few different options for the film project beyond just delivering a fully produced film, the plan for which should be mapped out with your project supervisor. You will work more independently to manage and deliver this work, which will demonstrate the skills and knowledge developed on the course, and will form the basis of your professional portfolio.
Program delivery
You will normally attend around 10-15 hours of timetabled taught sessions per week during term time. You can also expect to typically undertake a further 20 hours of independent study and assignments per week.