| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
It fosters collaboration and encourages the sharing of non-mainstream stories, preparing graduates for careers in the film industry or as independent filmmakers.
Program Outline
Outline:
The program is designed to be completed over either 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. Students will use high-definition 4K digital cinema cameras, DSLRs, and Macs running Adobe Premier and Creative Cloud.
Modules:
- Film Making 1 (30 credits): Introduces the fundamental principles of filmmaking across pre-production, production, and post-production. Emphasis is placed on digital film making technology and easing students into the equipment. This module explores links between classical film techniques and modern practices.
- Film Making 2 (30 credits): Builds upon the skills gained in Film Making 1, focusing on non-fiction film making techniques at an intermediate level. Students will learn classical and experimental modes of documentary practice to create a short non-fiction film in small groups.
- Film Making 3 (Dissertation - 60 credits): Emphasizes lightweight, mobile production techniques, highlighting the connection between technology, budget, and aesthetics.
- Sound and Vision (30 credits): Empowers students to communicate their visual and aural ideas coherently, using technology to design, capture, and display sound and cinematography.
Assessment:
Assessment includes a combination of film projects, production portfolios, screenplays, and critical analysis essays. The course is 100% coursework-based, with 75% of the assessment being practical.
Teaching:
Teaching methods include classroom-based seminars, tutorials, and lectures, along with site visits to museums, galleries, auction houses, and other creative professional environments. The course encourages close engagement with London's diverse creative industries. Opportunities include:
- "Live" projects, site visits, and placements in prestigious companies or institutions.
- Project work and workshops with visiting lecturers and industry specialists.
Careers:
The Film Making MA prepares graduates for lifelong film making and learning, equipping them with skills for:
- Employment within the film industry or as an independent filmmaker.
- Further study, including PhDs in filmmaking.
Other:
- The program is offered within Kingston School of Art, enabling students to join a creative community that encourages collaborative working and critical practice.
- Kingston University has a long history of alumni working in the film industry, and graduates have secured roles in various areas, including independent filmmaking, film festival programming, assistant editing, production design, sound recording, direction, editing, producing, script reading, and more.
Home 2025/26 MA full time £13,500 MA part time £7,425 International 2025/26 MA full time £20,700 MA part time £11,385 Home 2024/25 MA full time £12,900 MA part time £7,095 International 2024/25 MA full time £19,900 MA part time £10,945
Kingston University
Overview:
Kingston University London is a UK-based university recognized for its high-quality teaching and student experience. It features in the QS World University Rankings league table of the world's top universities.
Services Offered:
Kingston University offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Academic Support:
Guidance and resources for academic success.Career Services:
Support in finding internships, jobs, and career development.Accommodation:
On-campus and off-campus housing options for students.Wellbeing Services:
Mental health support, counseling, and other resources.International Student Support:
Dedicated services for international students, including visa assistance and cultural integration programs.Library and Learning Resources:
Extensive library facilities and online learning resources.Student Union:
A vibrant student union with clubs, societies, and social events.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Kingston University provides a dynamic and engaging campus experience. Students can expect:
Active Student Union:
Opportunities to join clubs, societies, and participate in social events.Vibrant Campus Life:
A lively campus environment with a range of activities and events.Supportive Community:
A welcoming and supportive community of students and staff.Location Advantages:
Located in Kingston upon Thames, a historic town with excellent transport links to London.Key Reasons to Study There:
TEF Gold Rating:
Recognized for its high-quality teaching and outstanding student experience.Future Skills Focus:
Emphasis on developing future-ready skills through embedded modules in all undergraduate courses.Strong Industry Links:
Close connections with businesses and industries, providing opportunities for internships and career development.Diverse and Inclusive Environment:
Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.Academic Programs:
Undergraduate Study:
A wide range of undergraduate programs across various disciplines.Postgraduate Study:
Master's and doctoral programs in various fields.Research:
Active research programs with a focus on areas like healthcare, technology, and the arts.Higher and Degree Apprenticeships:
Opportunities to combine work and study through apprenticeships.Entry Requirements:
- Typical offer:
- A 2:2 honors degree in an art and design or humanities subject (film, media studies, languages, history, English, etc) or in any other subject relating to the art and craft of film making.
- Applicants with academic qualifications in other subjects, or relevant work experience, will be considered on an individual basis.
- A portfolio of work reflecting your experience and skills will be requested of you after the application has been submitted.
- Portfolio guidance:
- A selection of your practical work, such as links to short films, or clips of longer works you have made (no longer than 10 minutes of a longer work).
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- 3. What film making experience do you have?
- 4. Which role in film making do you most want to develop and why?
- Digital portfolio format requirements:
- Photography portfolios should be 15-20 pages, landscape orientation and saved/uploaded as a print-based or interactive PDF file. Include project titles and a brief description of each project explaining your intentions and your individual involvement if presenting a group project.
- Prior learning - AP(E)L:
- Applicants with prior qualifications and learning may be exempt from appropriate parts of a course in accordance with the University's policy for the assessment of prior learning and prior experiential learning.
- International:
- All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirement, which is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5.
