MA Ethnographic and Documentary Film (Practical)

The Ethnographic and Documentary Film (Practical) MA program at the University College London (UCL) provides a unique combination of practical filmmaking and Anthropology studies. It not only focuses on the anthropological theories and debates but also equips students with the technical and professional aspects of documentary film production using both visual and sensory methods.Course Content: The course centers on practical hands-on experience in filmmaking. Students produce observational films through practical workshops while expanding their knowledge of anthropological theory and practices. The course also includes fieldwork and research methodologies such as creating ethnographic films.Key Modules: The key modules include Visual Anthropology: History and Theory, Film Production (Documentary), and Ethnographic Film Production. Other modules such as Anthropology of Social Media, Anthropology and Art: The agency of images, and Anthropology with a Focus on the Middle East and Intensive Language are popular choices among students.The course requires the submission of a final practical project or a research dissertation, depending on the elective pathway chosen.Future Careers: This program prepares students for a variety of career paths. Graduates can become anthropological documentary filmmakers, work in TV, broadcast industry, NGO’s, advertising or public relations. The course also serves as a solid foundation for further academic research in the field of Anthropology and Documentary filmmaking.'For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.'