Richmond American University London
MA Film: Science Fiction & Fantasy
London, United Kingdom
DURATION
18 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Jun 2024
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 15,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU, International & United States | UK: £9,450
Introduction
Take your passion to a whole new level with this Program, the only Film Masters of its kind in the UK inspired by science fiction and fantasy across film, television, comics, games, animation and other visual media in which you will graduate with both a UK and US postgraduate degree, opening up doors to global industry opportunities.
Explore this genre from an intercultural perspective in a truly international environment in Kensington, located centrally within London and just a few short tube stops away from the world's top entertainment production companies and film industry locations.
It will equip you with the professional skills and experience to work successfully in a variety of arts, film, television and cultural industries, from pre-to-post production, to professional project and studio management.
You will explore whether you wish to be a writer, producer, director, editor, visual effects artist and digital storyteller, actor, set technician or involved in the advertising and distribution of science fiction and fantasy entertainment products. Or you may wish to continue with more study and research in the same field.
This course also comes with the option to study in Los Angeles through our partnership programme.
Spend a semester in Los Angeles with our partner Mount Saint Mary’s University and gain experience in any aspect of filmmaking and production you want to specialise in. Situated in the iconic Hollywood Blvd, Mount Saint Mary’s has state of the art facilities and an extensive selection of science fiction and fantasy courses.
Perfect for anyone that wants to develop their film training while looking to gain an impressive addition to their CV, this London to LA Study Abroad option is designed to complement your studies in London – building up a great network of contacts to help set your career on the right track.
No practical background is necessary for the Hollywood semester classes as students can choose to be enrolled onto the FLM 205 Introduction to Digital Video Production course that will cover basics of camera, lighting, and sound. However, students with previous (and sufficient) background in utilizing production equipment are able to take an alternate advanced class in lieu of the intro class, on a case-by-case basis. All students will be able to check out equipment they have been trained on and/or are able to demonstrate previous mastery.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
A range of scholarships are available for both undergraduate and master's students, see our website for details.
Curriculum
Fall Semester
- Research Methods
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Industry
- Digital Storytelling
Spring Semester
- Visual Cultures
- Science Fiction & Fantasy: Storytelling
- Edutainment Video Essays
Summer Semester
plus EITHER
- Internship
- Professional Research Project
OR
- Internship
- Final Film Project
OR
- Extended Professional Research Project
If you were to study in Los Angeles in the Spring term, the programme would look like this:
Fall Semester (London)
- Science Fiction and Fantasy: Industry
- Digital Storytelling
- Research Methods
Spring Semester (Los Angeles)
TWO Edutainment video essay options
- Digital Video Production
- Directing
- Editing with Avid Professional Accreditation
- Post-Production Audio with Avid Professional Accreditation
- Production Management
ONE Sci-Fi and Fantasy storytelling option
- Screenwriting
- Science Fiction and Human Rights
ONE Visual Cultures option
- Suspense, Horror and Mayhem
- Disney Inc. and Mass Pop Culture
Summer Semester (London)
plus EITHER
- Internship
- Professional Research Project
OR
- Internship
- Final Film Project
OR
- Extended Professional Research Project
Program Outcome
- The only film Masters of its kind in the UK – combining science fiction and fantasy with film, television and visual media in which you receive both a UK and US qualification
- Study in London, one of the World's top cultural and film production capitals
- Highly versatile, providing you with all the professional skillsets for a career in science fiction and fantasy
- Combines theory and practice as you will learn the history and theory of film, as well as production and digital storytelling – option of a research project or a practical project
- Learn from highly qualified academics who are experts in their field
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Career Paths
Actor, Director, Editor, Producer, Promotional Marketing, Set technician, Studio Management, Visual effects artist and digital storyteller, Writer or further study. The industry is very wide and varied so you could work in a number of related fields with this degree.