27 Filmmaking Master's degrees found
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- Performing Arts
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27 Filmmaking Master's degrees found
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Royal College of Art
MA Digital Direction
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Digital Direction addresses our urgent need for inclusive and relevant storytelling. Our programme examines the emergence of new technologies for telling stories, such as VR, AR and mobile platforms, alongside the future of storytelling itself.
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Academy of Art University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Motion Pictures & Television
- San Francisco, USA
- Online
Master
Full time
6 semesters
Distance learning, On-Campus
English
The School of Motion Pictures & Television’s MFA program offers in-depth, advanced training in the various areas of film and television production. Depending on the area of specialization, the MFA program culminates in a thesis film or professional reel/portfolio. Areas of study include directing, producing, cinematography, editing, production design, and screenwriting. Students are prepared to compete for work in the industry or to teach, as the MFA is a terminal degree.
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London Film School
MA Filmmaking
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Our MA Filmmaking is a non-specialist degree, training students in a variety of craft areas. Taught within small crews and units, we welcome students from over 40 countries. This programme is offered three times a year, with entry points in January, May and September.
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Rome University of Fine Arts (RUFA)
Master of Arts in Film Arts
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The film is a world made up of many different languages, each one born out of the necessity to communicate a vision. Using experimentation and research one can give life to new stories and in order to tell them, RUFA has created the two-year Master of Arts Degree Program in Film Arts, born to bring together, in a single program, the talent and storytelling capacity, writing, and vision of students who have completed a degree in the Arts or Design.
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Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Master of Fine Arts in Film & Animation
- Rochester, USA
MA
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Bring your stories to life as you explore the depths of the film industry.
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Universal Arts School
Master in Film Direction
- Los Angeles, USA
- Valencia, Spain
Master
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English, Spanish
Contemporary cinema has witnessed a profound transformation thanks to digital advances that have revolutionized the industry. In this era of film technology, a vast horizon of possibilities has opened up, enabling the creation of stunning images, cutting-edge visual effects and narratives that challenge the limits of creativity.
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Manchester Metropolitan University
MA in Filmmaking
- Manchester, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
In the changing world of contemporary filmmaking, there is an increasing range of possibilities for future storytelling across different media and platforms. The School of Digital Arts' (SODA) MA Filmmaking course explores filmmaking within a wide range of professional contexts.
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Kingston University
MA in Filmmaking
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This course examines the principles of short-form film-making, the potential of visual storytelling and the importance of sound, lighting and screenplay.
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Arts University Bournemouth Online
MA Film Practice
- Online United Kingdom
MA
Part time
2 years
Distance learning
English
Our online MA Film Practice will empower you with the creative knowledge and skills you need to firmly establish yourself as a highly-skilled and successful filmmaker. Study at your own pace with our part-time online filmmaking course while you master what it takes to produce films that inspire, challenge, and engage audiences. Delivered by acclaimed filmmakers, our MA Film Practice will challenge you to think outside of the box and push your creative limits, unleashing your potential as a professional filmmaker.
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ESCAC - Escuela superior de Cinema y Audivisuales de catalunya
One Year Filmmaking
- Barcelona, Spain
- Ireland, USA
Master
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The course provides students with the knowledge and techniques to enable them to produce audiovisual works in any format. Students will learn about and complete the work of the director and of the other members of the directing team in the preparation, filming and post-production processes.
American Film Institute
Master in Film Editing
- Los Angeles, USA
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Editing program is designed around the aesthetic, technical, and collaborative aspects of post-production with the primary focus on storytelling. Fellows develop the skills to be editors, assistant editors and post-production producers while collaborating with other team members.
Central Film School
MA Filmmaking
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The MA Filmmaking course develops and nurtures independent filmmakers and prepares them for the professional film and television industries.
University of the Witwatersrand
MA in Film and Television (Wits School of Arts)
MA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Masters in Film and Television offers a Professional degree in the discipline of filmmaking and aims to stimulate learning at a postgraduate level through the application of theory with practice.
Art Center College of Design
Master of Fine Arts in Film
MA
Full time
On-Campus
Learn by doing. Rigor, discipline, tough critiques. Professionalism. These values and traditions are engrained in Art Centers DNA.
Victorian College of the Arts (The University of Melbourne)
Master of Producing
- Southbank, Australia
Master
Full time
On-Campus
The Master of Producing is a practice-based graduate coursework degree, taking eighteen months of full-time study that focuses on the creative and business aspects of being a successful producer in the film, television and allied industries.
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Master Programmes in Performing Arts Film Studies Filmmaking
A master’s degree is the first level of graduate education after completion of an undergraduate bachelor’s degree. It offers further study into an academic topic of interest or training and education in pursuit of a certain professional career.
What is a Master in Filmmaking? This degree is for aspiring filmmakers who wish to learn to create motion pictures. There are several learning pathways usually available to students, which may include scriptwriting, directing, editing, producing, cinematography, documentaries, and sound recording and design. Research may be combined with applied training in use of studio or rehearsal space, camera, sound, and lighting equipment, sound and editing suites, and different media. Other possible coursework may involve screen narratives, visual storytelling, politics, social activism, the media industries, and media law and ethics.
Students in Master in Filmmaking programs can learn how to collaborate with each other, first and foremost, since filmmaking is often a team pursuit. Research skills are typically also refined, as well as project management and interpersonal communication abilities, which are applicable for all lines of work.
Program costs vary for a Master in Filmmaking, depending on the educational institution, the country where it is based, and the length of the program. Students can expect to spend at least one to three years to complete the degree.
Career possibilities for Master in Filmmaking graduates may include director, producer, cinematographer, screenwriter, or editor in the film and television industries. Other film production roles exist, such as sound designer, production designer, or visual effects designer. Graduates may wish to pursue independent filmmaking or seek opportunities within major broadcasting or film production companies. Careers in film archives, distribution, or curation are additional options.
Master in Filmmaking programs are available on university campuses and in online programs globally. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.