Course Highlights

MA in Film & Television Production with Cinematography is a 1-year full-time, Masters's level course. Here are some of the top reasons to apply for this course.

• The University of York offers five specialist Film and Television Production courses with the technical, critical, and creative skills to enable you to take the next step in your career.
• You will gain a solid grounding in single camera film and television production with specialist knowledge in your chosen area: Cinematography, Directing, Producing, Sound or Visual Effects.
• You will also share some modules and engage in group production to better understand how collaboration works in the industry.
• With this course, you shall visualize and create stories for the screen. Combine art and science, theory and practice to explore all aspects of cinematography for single-camera film and television production.
• While learning the technical, practical, and aesthetic principles of lighting, you'll work with industry-standard equipment, in a creative and supportive environment.
• You’ll gain technical experience and will develop and shoot your own project to high professional standards.
• You will be taught through a mix of workshops, lectures, screenings, and masterclasses with leading academics and industry professionals.
• The focus shall be on practical group projects, with hands-on work, that will prepare you for a career collaborating with others on set and on location.
• You'll develop essential expertise for meeting the challenges of a career in film and television.
• Previous graduates have gone on to work in roles in British and European film industries, and in film, TV, and commercial production in China, Latin America, and the Middle East.
• The Department of Theatre, Film, Television, and Interactive Media at the University of York holds accreditation by the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries.
• ScreenSkills is a quality mark that indicates courses that are best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
• The accreditation means that the students learn professional skills on courses approved and supported by the industry; and it gives access to various schemes, e.g internships, and traineeships with the BBC, ITV, and other broadcasters, as well as independent production companies in British film and television.
• York is placed at the top of the Russell Group universities included in the National Student Survey (NSS) for academic support and learning opportunities.

Five courses from this department are accredited by ScreenSkills, the skills and training body for the British film and television industries.

1. MA Film and Television Production with Cinematography
2. MA Film and Television Production with Directing
3. MA Film and Television Production with Producing
4. MA/MSc - Film and Television Production with Sound
5. MA/MSc - Film and Television Production with Visual Effects

Course Eligibility

Key Eligibility Requirements for MA Film and Television Production with Cinematography

• Class 12: NA
• Bachelors: A 2.1 (or international equivalent) and evidence of professional experience or a commitment to filmmaking.
• If you hold a qualification below 2:1 or equivalent, relevant prior experience of an appropriate nature may be considered.
• Minimum required percentage >60%
• Factors like university background are also taken into account.
• Students with relevant experience are also strongly encouraged to apply.
• Selection at the sole discretion of the university.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each component.
• Other English Tests are accepted as well eg. PTE, TOEFL IBT, and NCUK English Test; waivers may be applicable case by case.

Course Fees

Course Fees: MA Film and Television Production with Cinematography- For the intake 2022-23

Note:

• The above values are approximate and are subject to change.
• The hostel charges may vary depending on the choice of accommodation opted by the student.
• The above-mentioned fees and expenses are only for the 1st Year of the course duration.

Career Prospects

Career Opportunities with this unique course at the University of York 

• A large number of TFTI graduates have made striking progress in their careers since completing their course.
• There’s a wide variety of possible career paths open to you after completing this MA, both across industry and academia.
• While you train to be a professional in television and film you'll also develop skills that are useful in any industry.
• With this course, you shall creatively apply the practical and technical components of cinematography – with an understanding of how it relates to and informs different component parts of production (For Eg: Directing, Sound and Editing) – to the art of cinematic fiction and non-fiction storytelling.

Students will develop the following transferable skills as mentioned below:

• Lighting and Camera Work
• Production (including production management)
• Film and Television Script Development and Supervision
• Editing for Television and Online Distribution
• Directing
• Commercial Distribution

Key Learnings

MA Film and Television Production with Cinematography from the University of York will help you in developing many essential skills

• From lighting theory and design to camera technology and operation, and studio and location production methods including grips and electrics, you'll develop your skills in cinematography.
• You'll study the practical, creative, and business aspects of production for film and television.
• You'll gain a greater understanding of the theory behind composition, lighting, and making creative choices.
• As you learn the cinematographer's role in creating screen-based stories for fact and fiction productions, you'll advance your knowledge of the industry and collaborate with others to develop and shoot projects.
• Group work is an essential experience for the production process, enhancing your communication, problem-solving, project, and resource management skills.
• You'll also be able to follow your creative interests and ambition with your individual project over the Summer Term and vacation, worth half of the course credits.
• With this course, you shall be able to carry out single-camera film and television production to a professional standard by employing an in-depth knowledge of the processes of cinematography to create effective screen-based stories.
• The practical work will primarily involve workshops where you can become familiar with industry techniques and equipment, including lighting, grips, and cameras (Red, Panasonic, and Sony cameras, as well as Angenieux and Zeiss lenses). You may also attend film screenings.

Study Benefits

Amazing benefits to study for an MA in Film and Television Production with Cinematography  from the University of York

• The equipment and facilities available at the Department are of the highest quality found in professional film and programme making.
• You'll have access to various HD and UHD Sony and Panasonic cameras, Angenieux and Zeiss lenses, industry-standard lighting, grips, and sound, as well as fully equipped sound stages, rehearsal rooms, TV studios, green screen stages, dressing rooms, props store and workshop, and picture and sound finishing suites (including Foley and ADR).
• You'll also have the opportunity to attend events such as talks, productions, and festivals outside of your modules.
• You'll be assigned a member of the teaching staff who will act as your personal supervisor for the duration of the course.
• They are there to give advice on academic matters as well as other areas of university life.
• You'll also have 24/7 access to a post-production suite exclusively for postgraduate students.    
• You will be based in the Department of Theatre, Film, Television, and Interactive Media (TFTI) on Campus East.
• Lively, full of culture and beautiful, York is regularly voted one of the best places to live and visit in the UK.

Core Modules

Core Modules: MA in Film and Television Production with Cinematography

• These are the core modules that will give you an aesthetic and technical grounding in visual storytelling, for both fiction and non-fiction, developed with the skilled use of RED, Panasonic, and Sony cameras.
• Note: Modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of the staff at The University of York

Dissertation

• The course culminates in the design and development of individual pieces of work and accompanying reports. This module accounts for half of all credits in the course.  It's the most important and also the most challenging part of the course.

You may choose from two different types of individual projects:

• A production project that involves creating a short film or pilot television episode – either fiction or nonfiction – along with a written 10,000-word production report describing your approach to making the project in your role as a cinematographer. You can work either individually or collaboratively with other students on this type of project.
• An individual research project focusing on a specific area related directly to your chosen specialism. This could take the form of a traditional written dissertation of 12,000 words or a hybrid involving the creation of some sort of artefact such as video, audio, or written elements based on your research, along with a 10,000-word written dissertation describing the project.

In all cases, the precise nature of the project undertaken, including the involvement of any group members or other collaborators, will be agreed upon with your academic supervisor prior to the start of the project.

Scholarships

The University of York offers exciting Scholarship opportunities for Indian & International Students.

Be Exceptional Scholarships

• The ‘Be Exceptional Scholarships’ are awarded to international students to support them to achieve their goals at the University of York. A number of awards ranging from £2,500 to £7,500 are given as a tuition fee discount
• If you are successful, this discount will be applied in your first year only.
• There will be two opportunities in which you can apply for this scholarship. You can submit an application in either round one or round two.

To be eligible for a Be Exceptional scholarship, you must:

• Have a conditional or unconditional offer to study at the University of York
• Be paying fees at the overseas fee rate
• Intend to study a full-time postgraduate taught master's course.

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

• By applying to the Be Exceptional scholarships, you will also automatically be considered for the prestigious Vice-Chancellor's scholarships.
• These are a number of awards ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 for international students and are given as tuition fees discount. Open to International (including EU) students only.

To be eligible for a Vice-Chancellor's scholarship, you must:

• To be eligible for the Vice Chancellor's scholarships any applicant that applies with either shall be considered:
• An achieved or predicted grade of AAA equivalent or above from College or High School awards
• An award of a high 2.1 or above equivalent from an undergraduate degree
• An International Baccalaureate grade of 36 points or above.

NOTE-  In addition, the eligibility criteria for the Be Exceptional Scholarships also apply to the Vice-Chancellor Scholarships.

Masters Fee Discount

•  If you've completed an undergraduate degree at York, you could be eligible for a 10% Masters's fee discount.

To be eligible for a Masters fee Discount, you must:

• You will need to have either successfully completed an undergraduate degree from the University of York (applies to any year of graduation) 
• Successfully completed a period of study as a Visiting Student 
• Successfully completed a period of study on one of our short courses for partner universities from January 2022 onwards
• You need to hold an offer for entry to a full or part-time postgraduate taught course (MA, MSc, PG Dip, PG Cert and MRes) at York, including distance learning.

Competitive External Scholarships

• There are a number of external funding bodies that exist to support studies in the UK.
• Government departments, international agencies, charitable organizations, and private companies may also be able to provide financial support for certain subject areas.

Commonwealth Scholarships

• Commonwealth Scholarships are given to talented individuals with the potential to make a positive impact on the global stage.
• As part of the UK’s ongoing commitment to the Commonwealth, each year around 800 students are given the chance to undertake postgraduate degrees at UK universities.
• If you are from a Commonwealth country and believe you could make a difference in the world but you can’t afford to fund your UK studies on your own, then you could be the ideal candidate for a Commonwealth Scholarship.
• Most scholarships are fully funded, which means that, as well as covering your tuition fees, you will also receive your airfare to and from the UK, and a living allowance to support you while you are in the UK.

Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships

• The Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships enable Indians in the early to mid stages of their careers to spend time in the UK, helping them to achieve artistic, academic, and professional ambitions and to broaden their international contacts.

Inlaks Scholarships

• The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation provides scholarship opportunities to young Indians with exceptional talent, to study at world-class international institutions i.e. the University of York for a full-time Master's programme.
• The Scholarships are awarded for research, training, or professional improvement and other support like internships, travel grants, or small grants.