MA Documentary and Factual

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Today’s audiences can watch documentaries and factual programming at cinemas and art galleries, on television and iPhones, or via YouTube and Vimeo. Technological innovation and the digital revolution have changed the way we think and talk about factual content. This MA course focuses on the creative, technical and industry skills you need to develop documentaries and factual programming across the contemporary media landscape. We will teach you how to film reality from a variety of perspectives, understanding and sometimes challenging traditional interpretations of the documentary and its delivery. The course will equip you with the necessary skills, conceptual approach, and mindset for a career in the creative media industry. Hands-on practical experience. Gain training and production experience in producing, directing, camera operation, sound and editing Learn how to film reality. Through practical work explore the creative, conceptual and ethical approaches to filming reality and documenting the experiences of real people Working towards an Industry assignment. During the Production Practices module, you will conceive, create and deliver what we refer to internally as an ‘Industry Project’. You will work within a creative team and respond to a professional brief from a commercial, public sector or charitable ‘client’, to produce a spec shot and showcase your creative talent to industry professionals. Industry awareness. Build your understanding of the contemporary industry landscape for documentaries and factual programming, including commissioning, financing, distribution and exhibition, festivals, and the emerging world of interactive and transmedia digital content Professional feedback. Pitch your projects to industry professionals and receive ‘real world’ feedback and guidance to further develop your projects Real-life experience. Produce a documentary/factual project in collaboration with an external industry client.

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MetFilm School

MetFilm School is a leading film, television, and online media school offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses across various craft areas. The School has campuses in London, Leeds, and ... Read More

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MA Documentary and Factual

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Introduction

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Admissions

Scholarships and Funding

Curriculum

Career Opportunities

About the School

MetFilm School

MetFilm School

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