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Newcastle University: Film (Theory and Practice)
| Institution | Newcastle University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Modern Languages |
| Web | Visit Newcastle University website |
| modlang.pgadmin@ncl.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)191 208 5867 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
This Master's in Film Theory and Practice covers four areas:
- film theory: history and approaches, narrative and aesthetics, authorship, stardom, national cinema
- cinema management: film festival, exhibition culture, marketing
- filmmaking
- screenwriting
You can specialise in areas of film theory, and/or in film practice. Film practice includes cinema management, screenwriting and filmmaking.
This Master's could be suitable for you if you're interested in:
- advancing skills developed at undergraduate-level
- developing the skills needed to pursue a career in the creative industries
- establishing the foundations for a PhD in film
It will challenge and engage you in developing insights into film as a crux of modern life and media.
This Film Theory and Practice MA course is co-delivered by researchers and filmmakers from the:
- School of Modern Languages
- School of Arts and Cultures
- School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics
The study of film has a long history at Newcastle. Our community of film scholars share specialisms in:
- film genre
- film stardom
- gender and ethnic identities in cinema
- writing on film
- documentary film
Our research interests also range widely in Anglophone, French, Hispanic, East Asian and Middle Eastern cinemas.
Industry professionals and practitioners from outside of the University will also teach you.
Tina Gharavi is an award-winning film-maker. She brings a wealth of professional experience to the teaching of screenwriting.
Our partners provide in-depth knowledge in film production, exhibition and distribution and work experience. Partners include:
- Sheffield Doc/Fest
- Bridge+Tunnel
- Star & Shadow
- Berwick Film and Media Arts Festival
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in film, media studies or a related subject such as: English |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Summary
This Master's in Film Theory and Practice covers four areas:
- film theory: history and approaches, narrative and aesthetics, authorship, stardom, national cinema
- cinema management: film festival, exhibition culture, marketing
- filmmaking
- screenwriting
You can specialise in areas of film theory, and/or in film practice. Film practice includes cinema management, screenwriting and filmmaking.
This Master's could be suitable for you if you're interested in:
- advancing skills developed at undergraduate-level
- developing the skills needed to pursue a career in the creative industries
- establishing the foundations for a PhD in film
It will challenge and engage you in developing insights into film as a crux of modern life and media.
This Film Theory and Practice MA course is co-delivered by researchers and filmmakers from the:
- School of Modern Languages
- School of Arts and Cultures
- School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics
The study of film has a long history at Newcastle. Our community of film scholars share specialisms in:
- film genre
- film stardom
- gender and ethnic identities in cinema
- writing on film
- documentary film
Our research interests also range widely in Anglophone, French, Hispanic, East Asian and Middle Eastern cinemas.
Industry professionals and practitioners from outside of the University will also teach you.
Tina Gharavi is an award-winning film-maker. She brings a wealth of professional experience to the teaching of screenwriting.
Our partners provide in-depth knowledge in film production, exhibition and distribution and work experience. Partners include:
- Sheffield Doc/Fest
- Bridge+Tunnel
- Star & Shadow
- Berwick Film and Media Arts Festival
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in film, media studies or a related subject such as: English |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Summary
The Film: Theory and Practice MA will give you a sophisticated understanding of films as systems of meaning and practice.
The course covers four areas:
film theory: history and approaches, narrative and aesthetics, authorship, stardom, national cinema
cinema management: film festival, exhibition culture, marketing
filmmaking
screenwriting
You can specialise in areas of film theory, and/or in film practice which includes cinema management, screenwriting and filmmaking.
You will develop your own scholarly approaches to film through exploring a range of positions in film studies, and a range of historical periods and national/transnational cinemas.
By the end of the course you will have acquired knowledge of a range of analytical and theoretical principles in film studies and an array of national/transnational cinemas, including:
•British
•Chinese
•French
•American
•North African
•Spanish and Latin American.
If you choose to work in film production you will usually have a finished film within 12 weeks.
Our graduates have progressed into a variety of careers, including: academia, media and journalism, cinema management, and film production. Many of our MA students go on to PhD research.
The study of film has a long history at Newcastle. Our community of film scholars shares specialisms in:
•film genre
•film stardom
•gender and ethnic identities in cinema
•writing on film.
Our research interests also range widely in Anglophone, French, Hispanic, East Asian and Middle Eastern cinemas.
Award-winning film-makers, Tina Gharavi and Ian MacDonald, bring a wealth of professional experience to the teaching of film production. We collaborate with the Tyneside Cinema to provide work experience opportunities and in-depth knowledge in film exhibition and distribution.
We have a thriving research culture in film. The Research Centre in Film and Digital Media organises a diverse range of activities such as visiting speaker series, student or staff-oriented conferences and symposiums, and Chinese and Spanish film festivals.
Delivery:
Based at the University’s central Newcastle campus and delivered in late afternoon, 4.00pm – 6.00pm, during term time. This is a joint course between by the School of Modern Languages and the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics. There are also close links with the Research Centre for Film and Digital Media.
You take a total of 180 credits during either a 12 or 24 month study period.
You take modules to advance your knowledge of the dense texture underpinning film meaning and develop your skills in handling narrative conventions, authorship, genre, power, aesthetics, stardom and nationality, isolating the forces at work in the production and consumption of films.
Optional modules are all based on staff research expertise. You can also undertake a professional placement at the Tyneside Cinema where you specialise in either programming and marketing or participation and education.
Work experience:
In two optional modules: Exhibition Culture and Professional Placement, we collaborate with the Tyneside Cinema in providing opportunities for work experience.
You will also have the opportunity to get involved in the organisation of conferences and film festivals.
Facilities:
You will have the opportunity to use Culture Lab, a complex for creative practice which includes a stock of film cameras and editing suites, as well as motion-capture, animation and sound-mixing technology.
The Language Resource Centre and Peter Robinson Library hold large collections of international films and film magazines. You will also have access to a dedicated postgraduate suite including computers, workspaces, a kitchen and showers.
There are fantastic local film facilities including the Tyneside Cinema and British Film Institute Mediatheque. You will also have guided access to Tyne and Wear Archives.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in film, media studies or a related subject such as: We will also consider applicants with a degree in a different subject alongside relevant professional experience, such as film journalism or teaching in film. International Students: To study this course you need to meet our Band 8 English Language requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Summary
The Film: Theory and Practice MA will give you a sophisticated understanding of films as systems of meaning and practice.
The course covers four areas:
film theory: history and approaches, narrative and aesthetics, authorship, stardom, national cinema
cinema management: film festival, exhibition culture, marketing
filmmaking
screenwriting
You can specialise in areas of film theory, and/or in film practice which includes cinema management, screenwriting and filmmaking.
You will develop your own scholarly approaches to film through exploring a range of positions in film studies, and a range of historical periods and national/transnational cinemas.
By the end of the course you will have acquired knowledge of a range of analytical and theoretical principles in film studies and an array of national/transnational cinemas, including:
•British
•Chinese
•French
•American
•North African
•Spanish and Latin American.
If you choose to work in film production you will usually have a finished film within 12 weeks.
Our graduates have progressed into a variety of careers, including: academia, media and journalism, cinema management, and film production. Many of our MA students go on to PhD research.
The study of film has a long history at Newcastle. Our community of film scholars shares specialisms in:
•film genre
•film stardom
•gender and ethnic identities in cinema
•writing on film.
Our research interests also range widely in Anglophone, French, Hispanic, East Asian and Middle Eastern cinemas.
Award-winning film-makers, Tina Gharavi and Ian MacDonald, bring a wealth of professional experience to the teaching of film production. We collaborate with the Tyneside Cinema to provide work experience opportunities and in-depth knowledge in film exhibition and distribution.
We have a thriving research culture in film. The Research Centre in Film and Digital Media organises a diverse range of activities such as visiting speaker series, student or staff-oriented conferences and symposiums, and Chinese and Spanish film festivals.
Delivery:
Based at the University’s central Newcastle campus and delivered in late afternoon, 4.00pm – 6.00pm, during term time. This is a joint course between by the School of Modern Languages and the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics. There are also close links with the Research Centre for Film and Digital Media.
You take a total of 180 credits during either a 12 or 24 month study period.
You take modules to advance your knowledge of the dense texture underpinning film meaning and develop your skills in handling narrative conventions, authorship, genre, power, aesthetics, stardom and nationality, isolating the forces at work in the production and consumption of films.
Optional modules are all based on staff research expertise. You can also undertake a professional placement at the Tyneside Cinema where you specialise in either programming and marketing or participation and education.
Work experience:
In two optional modules: Exhibition Culture and Professional Placement, we collaborate with the Tyneside Cinema in providing opportunities for work experience.
You will also have the opportunity to get involved in the organisation of conferences and film festivals.
Facilities:
You will have the opportunity to use Culture Lab, a complex for creative practice which includes a stock of film cameras and editing suites, as well as motion-capture, animation and sound-mixing technology.
The Language Resource Centre and Peter Robinson Library hold large collections of international films and film magazines. You will also have access to a dedicated postgraduate suite including computers, workspaces, a kitchen and showers.
There are fantastic local film facilities including the Tyneside Cinema and British Film Institute Mediatheque. You will also have guided access to Tyne and Wear Archives.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in film, media studies or a related subject such as: We will also consider applicants with a degree in a different subject alongside relevant professional experience, such as film journalism or teaching in film. International Students: To study this course you need to meet our Band 8 English Language requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
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