MA Cinematography for Film & Television

at Bournemouth University

Core units
 

• Approaches to Cinematography: Develop skills for employment in the field of digital camera operation and lighting. You'll become familiar with a range of camera, grip and lighting equipment and use these for completing projects through independent working and collaboration.

• Storytelling: This unit aims to examine concepts of storytelling across audio visual formats, cultures and production industries. You’ll engage with practice research methodologies to critically engage with a diverse range of narrative forms and approaches. 

• Exploring Cinematography: Knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the field of digital camera operation and lighting. You will learn how to use a range of camera, grip and lighting equipment for documentary production, and spend most of your time in a production environment. All projects are filmed in collaboration with MA Directing Digital Film and Television students.

• Approaches to Industry: This unit provides an introduction to key skills and knowledge you'll need for employment in the media industries and an opportunity to develop your ambitions and strategies for entering the creative industries wherever you choose.

• Media Production Masters Project: This is where you can create a calling card for the industry. Working with your cinematography tutor, you'll take advantage of the Faculty of Media & Communication collaborative environment to work with writers, producers and directors to create shorts, dramas and documentaries, or even a low-budget feature film for you to light and shoot using professional equipment.  you can alternatively produce a practice-based research artefact supported by a written analysis, or an individually or collaboratively written thesis.

• A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent
• Applicants without a first degree but with significant industry experience may be considered in exceptional circumstances
• Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience

The academic team will look at your online application including your qualifications, personal statement and any work experience. We may ask you to provide a showreel and/or take part in an online interview if you do not meet our entry requirements.

​Additional costs

We are committed to offering you value for money and ensuring there are no hidden costs while you are studying with us, therefore we have listed below any additional costs you may incur that are not covered by your tuition fee:
 

• Laptops, tablets and mobile devices and any software used on personal devices. Access to a personal computer is strongly recommended for your study. If you are experiencing financial difficulty.
• Textbooks, general stationery and other supplies. Our award-winning library is stocked with a large range of textbooks and online resources, free of charge. The Students’ Union shops stock a wide range of stationery supplies on both campuses.
• Accommodation and living costs. 
• Travel costs to and from the University campus. An annual bus pass can be purchased alongside your rent if you are living in halls of residence/Unilet accommodation or may be purchased separately.
• Travel costs to and from your placement (both in the UK and overseas) if this is part of your course of study. 
• Travel costs for optional field trips, outdoor wear and footwear for mandatory and optional field trips (if applicable).
• Clothing or equipment costs required for your placement if this is part of your course of study.
• SportBU membership.

While all aspects of the programme, including required field trips, are included in the fee, additional, optional or extra curricula activities may be available for which a student contribution is required.

This degree aims to develop creative skills, techniques and collaborative approaches which will prepare you for employment in today’s evolving media industry. Through collaborative and individual production you will build up a strong and distinctive showreel, which will prepare you for entry into the industry. Future career roles could be very diverse including the following example job roles:
 

• Director of Photography
• Cinematographer
• Camera Operator
• Camera Assistant