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MetFilm: Cinematography
Institution | MetFilm View institution profile |
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Department | MetFilm School Leeds View department profile |
Web | https://www.metfilmschool.ac.uk |
info@metfilmschool.co.uk | |
Telephone | 020 8280 9119 |
Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
MA Cinematography offers you a unique opportunity to develop the necessary skills and techniques to work professionally within the camera department, employ a range of technical and creative techniques to develop and enhance visual storytelling, and explore a range of film formats and processes.
You are entering an industry transformed by innovative technology and formats, and with growing awareness of diversity, sustainability, progressive workplace practices, and globalisation. The screen industries are experiencing change – and we want you to be a part of this change.
On MA Cinematography, you will study alongside a like-minded group of aspiring industry professionals. Alongside your acquisition of craft skills, you will develop crucial soft skills such as communication, creativity, and teamwork.
Why Take the Course?
- Practical: Through hands-on exercises, workshops, seminars, masterclasses, and screenings, you will gain the skills and knowledge required to work with cameras and lighting to industry standards.
- Comprehensive: You will develop skills vital for look, design, and rushes management through creative and technical training in grading and processing software, enhancing the visual aesthetics of your productions.
- Industry-facing: Access opportunities to gain a wide range of industry-relevant skills across projects including training on both film and digital cameras, short filmed exercises, and collaborative productions with other MA pathways.
- Real-life Experience: You will get the chance to work as a Director of Photography (DOP) alongside other MA pathways on short video content for external clients, providing the opportunity to further highlight your talent.
- Professional Tutors: Many of our teaching staff are currently working in the industry as Film & TV DOPs, Camera Operators, Colourists, and more*.
*For a selection of the tutors who teach across our campuses, please visit our website.
**Please note: MA Cinematography is Subject to Validation. From 2025/26, this course will be validated by BIMM University.**
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants must have a minimum 2:1 honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent. Applicants without this qualification, but possessing relevant work experience, are also invited to apply. Each application is considered on its individual merits. |
Location | Met Film School - Leeds Met Film School Leeds Prime Studios 94–96 Kirkstall Rd. Leeds LS3 1HD |
Fees
England | 19000 GBP for Whole course |
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Northern Ireland | 19000 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 19000 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 19000 GBP for Whole course |
Channel Islands | 19000 GBP for Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | 19000 GBP for Whole course |
EU | 21000 GBP for Whole course |
International | 21000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
MA Cinematography offers you a unique opportunity to develop the necessary skills and techniques to work professionally within the camera department, employ a range of technical and creative techniques to develop and enhance visual storytelling, and explore a range of film formats and processes.
You are entering an industry transformed by innovative technology and formats, and with growing awareness of diversity, sustainability, progressive workplace practices, and globalisation. The screen industries are experiencing change – and we want you to be a part of this change.
On MA Cinematography, you will study alongside a like-minded group of aspiring industry professionals. Alongside your acquisition of craft skills, you will develop crucial soft skills such as communication, creativity, and teamwork.
Why Take the Course?
- Practical: Through hands-on exercises, workshops, seminars, masterclasses, and screenings, you will gain the skills and knowledge required to work with cameras and lighting to industry standards.
- Comprehensive: You will develop skills vital for look, design, and rushes management through creative and technical training in grading and processing software, enhancing the visual aesthetics of your productions.
- Industry-facing: Access opportunities to gain a wide range of industry-relevant skills across projects including training on both film and digital cameras, short filmed exercises, and collaborative productions with other MA pathways.
- Real-life Experience: You will get the chance to work as a Director of Photography (DOP) alongside other MA pathways on short video content for external clients, providing the opportunity to further highlight your talent.
- Professional Tutors: Many of our teaching staff are currently working in the industry as Film & TV DOPs, Camera Operators, Colourists, and more*.
*For a selection of the tutors who teach across our campuses, please visit our website.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants must have a minimum 2:1 honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent. Applicants without this qualification, but possessing relevant work experience, are also invited to apply. Each application is considered on its individual merits. |
Location | Met Film School - Leeds Met Film School Leeds Prime Studios 94–96 Kirkstall Rd. Leeds LS3 1HD |
Fees
England | 19000 GBP for Whole course |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 19000 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 19000 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 19000 GBP for Whole course |
Channel Islands | 19000 GBP for Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | 19000 GBP for Whole course |
EU | 21000 GBP for Whole course |
International | 21000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
The MA Cinematography course offers students a unique opportunity to develop the necessary skills and techniques to work professionally within the camera department, employ a range of technical and creative techniques to maximise visual storytelling, and explore a range of film formats and processes.
You are entering screen industries transformed by innovative technology and formats. Industries that are growing in awareness of diversity, sustainability, progressive workplace practices, and globalisation. Industries experiencing change – and we want you to be a part of that change. On the course, you will be with a like-minded group of aspiring industry professionals. Alongside your acquisition of skills and understanding, you will create your own professional profile, and have the option of developing additional skills including editing and sound recording.
- Practical: Through hands-on exercises, workshops, seminars, masterclasses, and screenings, students will gain the skills and knowledge required to work with cameras and lighting to industry standards.
- Comprehensive: Gain skills vital for look, design, and rushes management through creative and technical training in grading and processing software, to enhance the visual aesthetics of student productions.
- Industry-Facing: Opportunities to gain a wide range of industry-relevant skills across projects including a short, filmed project, 35mm workshop and shooting exercise, and classes on the function of each major camera departmental role.
- Real-life Experience: Students will get the chance to work as a director of photography alongside other MA pathways on short video content for external clients, providing the opportunity to further highlight their talent.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants must have a minimum 2:1 honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent. Applicants without this qualification, but possessing relevant work experience, are also invited to apply. Each application is considered on its individual merits. |
Location | Met Film School - Leeds Met Film School Leeds Prime Studios 94–96 Kirkstall Rd. Leeds LS3 1HD |
Fees
England | 19000 GBP for Whole course |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 19000 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 19000 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 19000 GBP for Whole course |
Channel Islands | 19000 GBP for Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | 19000 GBP for Whole course |
EU | 21000 GBP for Whole course |
International | 21000 GBP for Whole course |
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MetFilm School Leeds is based within Prime Studios, a state-of-the-art media production facility, which includes make-up and wardrobe studios, props storage, as well as cinema and event spaces. Prime Studios has already collected an extensive list of productions, including The Duke, Hope Gap, and The ABC Murders, and is located right next door to ITV Studios, where the flagship soap Emmerdale is filmed.
Students and graduates have access to our dedicated careers advice department, MetFilm Futures, who regularly host Masterclasses and seminars, run career surgeries and competitions, and provide festival support, talent pools and job opportunities whilst …
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