MA Cinematography offers you a unique opportunity to develop the necessary skills and techniques to work professionally within the camera department, employ a range of technical and creative techniques to develop and enhance visual storytelling, and explore a range of film formats and processes.

You are entering an industry transformed by innovative technology and formats, and with growing awareness of diversity, sustainability, progressive workplace practices, and globalisation. The screen industries are experiencing change – and we want you to be a part of this change.

On MA Cinematography, you will study alongside a like-minded group of aspiring industry professionals. Alongside your acquisition of craft skills, you will develop crucial soft skills such as communication, creativity, and teamwork.

Why Take the Course?

• Practical: Through hands-on exercises, workshops, seminars, masterclasses, and screenings, you will gain the skills and knowledge required to work with cameras and lighting to industry standards.
• Comprehensive: You will develop skills vital for look, design, and rushes management through creative and technical training in grading and processing software, enhancing the visual aesthetics of your productions.
• Industry-facing: Access opportunities to gain a wide range of industry-relevant skills across projects including training on both film and digital cameras, short filmed exercises, and collaborative productions with other MA pathways.
• Real-life Experience: You will get the chance to work as a Director of Photography (DOP) alongside other MA pathways on short video content for external clients, providing the opportunity to further highlight your talent.
• Professional Tutors: Many of our teaching staff are currently working in the industry as Film & TV DOPs, Camera Operators, Colourists, and more*.

For a selection of the tutors who teach across our campuses, please see Our People.

Our outstanding academic credentials are recognised by leading higher education bodies. This course is recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen-based industries, and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality mark, which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.