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MA Film (Production Management)

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    MA 1 year full time

Course Description

This Production Management masters degree offers you the chance to kickstart a fast-track career in the world of film and TV production and production management. Learning from top industry professionals in the drama, film and factual TV industries, you will gain the skills and insight you need to manage a film production business successfully.

You will study in the heart of Cardiff, home to a thriving film and TV industry, including Pinewood Studio Wales and BBC Wales, where shows including Doctor Who and Sherlock are filmed. Industry masterclasses, guest lectures and an in-depth work experience opportunity at a Wales-based creative company will allow you to build your portfolio and network with industry professionals.

Entry Requirements

A minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant discipline or appropriate professional qualification; or an HND/HNC and relevant experience; or equivalent international qualifications. Those without such qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, where prior experience will be taken into account.

All applicants will be invited to a portfolio-based interview, which should include a show reel of recent work. During the interview, applicants will be expected to outline and discuss any project proposals or ideas they wish to develop on the course.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

You will graduate as a highly informed and skilled practitioner, ready to work in the film industry and make a significant contribution to your chosen specialism.

Module Details

You will study a number of specified modules, and then have the opportunity to specialise in your area of interest.

Modules include:

  • Industry Studies – this module will give you an overview of the current film & TV production landscape in Wales, UK and beyond
  • Specialist Craft Practice/Advanced Specialist Craft Practice – this module will allow you to develop their skills to industry standard in one key area of expertise
  • Industry Placement – you will undertake a four-week, in-depth placement with a key Wales-based production company
  • Collaborative Practice – this module will give you the opportunity to collaborate with fellow students from across the course and Faculty of Creative Industries on a short film
  • Production Project– you will work with industry professionals, practitioners, staff and fellow students from across USW on a substantial film project, utilising your chosen craft skill

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