MA Filmmaking (Editing)

Program Overview

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Goldsmiths' MA Filmmaking (Editing) program equips students with advanced editing techniques and narrative storytelling skills. Through collaboration, industry-standard facilities, and a focus on portfolio development, the program prepares graduates for careers as fiction film editors, television editors, and more. The program emphasizes collaboration, industry-standard equipment, and a focus on developing a strong portfolio.

Program Outline

• Provide a collaborative environment where you work with students across all filmmaking specialisms.
• Equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to work as a film editor in the professional industry.

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Key features of the program:

• Taught in a new purpose-built media facility with state-of-the-art equipment.
• Offers Avid Media Composer training and certification opportunities.
• Utilizes industry-standard tools and workflows.
• Includes a final project where you work in your specialist role on a major production.

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Outline:

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Program Structure:

• Duration: 1 year full-time.
• Content:
• Specialized editing training:
• Practical demonstrations and exercises.
• Lectures.
• Screenings.
• Small group seminars.
• Workshops.
• Three option modules:
• Focus on specific areas of filmmaking or critical approaches.
• Taught through practical workshops and hands-on experiences.
• Final Project:
• Substantive project in your chosen filmmaking discipline.
• Assessed by a portfolio of work and a viva.
• Screen Lab:
• Collaborative projects with other film students.
• Work in teams with producers, directors, and students from other specialisms.
• Produce a diverse portfolio of moving-image work.

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Compulsory modules:

• Editing: Specialist Skills (30 credits): Develop advanced editing techniques and skills.
• Contemporary Screen Narratives in Practice and Theory (15 credits): Explore narrative theory and its application in film.
• Final Project (90 credits): Create a final project showcasing your skills and knowledge.

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Option modules (15 credits each):

• Social Activist Film
• Adaptation and Script Editing
• Archaeology of the Moving Image
• Camera Fundamentals
• Experimental Media
• Filmmakers Make Theory
• Film Producing Fundamentals
• Representing Reality
• Sound Design Fundamentals
• The Ascent of the Image
• Visual Storytelling
• Doctor Holby: Writing for Existing Continuing TV Drama Series
• Media Law and Ethics
• Practical Law for Film-makers

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Assessment:

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Assessment methods:

• Portfolio of work: Demonstrates your skills and knowledge in your chosen specialization.
• Viva: Oral examination to discuss your project and filmmaking process.

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Assessment criteria:

• Technical proficiency: Demonstrates mastery of editing techniques and tools.
• Creativity and originality: Showcases your unique voice and perspective as a storyteller.
• Critical thinking: Applies critical analysis and theoretical frameworks to your work.
• Professionalism: Exhibits professionalism in your work and interactions with others.

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Teaching:

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Teaching methods:

• Lectures: Provide foundational knowledge and theoretical understanding.
• Seminars: Offer opportunities for discussion and critical analysis.
• Screenings: Expose students to diverse films and filmmaking styles.
• Workshops: Offer hands-on training in specific skills and techniques.
• Individual tutorials: Provide personalized feedback and support.

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Faculty:

• Experienced tutors with industry experience and expertise in film editing.
• Guest speakers from the film and television industry.

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Unique approach:

• Emphasis on collaboration: Work with other students on various projects.
• Industry-standard equipment and facilities: Gain experience with professional tools used in the industry.
• Focus on developing a strong portfolio: Showcase your skills to potential employers.

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Careers:

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Career opportunities:

• Fiction film editor
• Television editor
• Documentary editor
• Online content editor
• Freelance editor

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Skills and knowledge gained:

• Advanced editing techniques
• Narrative storytelling
• Film theory and analysis
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Professionalism and work ethic

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Other:

• The program is housed in a new purpose-built media facility.
• The department has a strong relationship with the Guild of British Film and Television Editors.
• The program is ranked 2nd in the UK for "world-leading or internationally excellent" research.
• Students have the opportunity to participate in international film festivals.

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Annual tuition fees These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. Home - full-time: £14910 International - full-time: £28580