You can pursue your own interests through your film practice and engage in a range of approaches from story-telling to more experimental forms.ÊÊ
YouÕll learn to:
- communicate imaginatively through the moving image
- research and write original non-fiction film
- develop visual story-telling
- shoot and edit
- project manage, schedule, budget, distribute and fund-raise.Ê
Uniquely, you also have the opportunity to develop your abilities not only in single-screen video but in other digital media forms.
Careers
The MA prepares you for professional work in the media and related industries, as well as enabling you to make an informed contribution to non-fiction film.
The sessions by industry professionals and distinguished alumni including Gerry Rothwell, Kim Longinotto, Penny Woolcock, Peter Beard and Marc Isaacs allow you to make links with potential employers and give you insights and advice on working in the media professions.
The course also provides an in-depth study of contemporary documentary for those wishing to pursue a PhD in this area.
Our students have been successful in gaining highly competitive scholarships offered for doctoral study, both at Sussex and other UK universities. Graduates have pursued careers in:
- independent filmmaking
- television production and research
- marketing
- communications
- teaching and academic research.
