Goldsmiths, University of London · Full-time
Filmmaking (Cinematography)
MA Filmmaking (Cinematography) is designed for filmmakers who want to develop a distinctive visual voice while gaining professional-level technical expertise. - On this practice-led pathway, you will work as a cinematographer across a range of collaborative fi…
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Media, Communications and Cultural Studies
MA Filmmaking (Cinematography) is designed for filmmakers who want to develop a distinctive visual voice while gaining professional-level technical expertise. - On this practice-led pathway, you will work as a cinematographer across a range of collaborative film productions, developing advanced skills in camera, lighting, and visual storytelling. - Through hands-on workshops, production projects and critical reflection, you’ll learn how to translate ideas, scripts and emotions into powerful cinematic images. - Based in London, you’ll study in purpose-built film and media facilities, working closely with directors, producers and editors on films that reflect contemporary cinematic practice and creative experimentation. - Goldsmiths has a long-standing reputation for creative risk-taking, critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration. As a cinematography student, you’ll benefit from an environment that encourages both technical excellence and artistic experimentation. - You’ll work on multiple productions throughout the year, gaining experience across different genres, formats and visual approaches. The course emphasises collaboration as it happens in the real world — cinematographers working closely with directors, producers and sound designers from development through to final delivery. - This is a practice-led course, with a strong emphasis on learning through making. You’ll spend much of your time in workshops, studios and on location, applying skills directly to live film projects. - You’ll have access to professional-standard film and production facilities, including industry-standard camera and lighting equipment, sound stages and post-production suites. These resources support ambitious student projects and allow you to work in conditions that closely reflect professional filmmaking environments. - You can choose to upgrade your degree to an MFA by completing a second year of study. During this time, you will work on an Independent Practice Project. - By the end of the programme, you’ll graduate with a strong portfolio of work that demonstrates your visual sensibility, technical competence and ability to work professionally within a film crew. - Media, Communications and Cultural Studies at Goldsmiths has been ranked second in the UK for 'world-leading or internationally excellent' research (Research Excellence Framework, 2021) and 16th in the world (third in the UK) in the 2024 QS World Rankings for communication and media studies.
Getting in
As the university states it
You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject as well as a level of practical experience from work in the arts or the media. You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. Because funding deadlines and requirements vary around the world, applications are considered on a rolling basis from February onwards and places on the programme fill up across the recruitment cycle. For this reason, we strongly advise you to submit your completed application as early as you can. We accept a wide range of international qualifications. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5 to study this programme.
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