Master of Arts - Cinematography for Film and Television

Cinematography is at the heart of film and television production, orchestrating camera, lens, light and motion to create the visual aesthetic of the film. This course provides high-level industry staff-expertise and image capture technologies, which will enable graduates to flourish in the continually evolving arena of imaging for film and television.

The course will help students develop key intellectual and practical skills that meet, or challenge and exceed, current industry practice and expectations. It seeks to develop in parallel students' artistic eye, technical skills, team-working skills as part of camera crews, and collaborative skills working with directors.

The course is suited to those who have some previous experience in filmmaking or photography, have a good aesthetic sense and critical eye and wish to develop these further. BU would also welcome those who come with professional experience and wish to further develop their creative skills and showreel, while undertaking an immersive learning experience in the theory and practice of cinematography. Students may have an undergraduate qualification in a related subject or may be able to show their suitability for this program of study through associated work-experience or evidence of and outputs from other related activities.

The specialist production units provide an environment in which to develop creative skills, technical proficiency in digital camera and lighting, narrative storytelling and collaborative working. The cross-framework units develop critical analysis, research methods and perspectives on the changing media industry and society's role within it.

This course is accredited by the International Moving Image Society (IMIS). Students will use industry-standard technology, and learn from academic experts whose research and industry expertise will equip students to make the most of the evolving digital marketplace.

Research is an essential part of what we do at BU, and postgraduate students are encouraged to take part in the work carried out by faculty – or to suggest new avenues to explore.