MA Filmmaking

The Filmmaking postgraduate course at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is an intensive, skills-focused course designed to equip students with the advanced knowledge and practical tools to build a career in the Film and Television Industry. The course is delivered on a full-time basis over a period of a year, with both in-person and online teaching methods utilized.Course Content: The Filmmaking course comprises of an array of modules covering fundamental topics such as Development and Screenwriting, Production, Post Production, and Contemporary Screen Practice. Students are encouraged to engage in creative and critical thinking while also acquiring technical skills crucial to film production.Key Modules: The course comprises of four main modules - Development and Screenwriting, Production, Post Production, and Contemporary Screen Practice. Each is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the key elements required to produce, film and edit content for broadcast and cinema.Future Careers: The course is formulated to produce graduates prepared to work in a variety of roles within the Film and TV industry. This includes positions such as director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, editor, and various other roles in production and post-production. Other graduates have also proceeded to undertake further study, including PhD research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.