入学要求 Requirement:
学术要求:Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified
英语要求: IELTS 6.5 (with no subtest less than 6)
学费 Tuition Fee:2011/2012 £11,500
课程特征 Course Features:
The Masters in Film Journalism covers the wide variety of writing about film which takes place in different contexts, ranging from the extended essay in specialist magazines to film reviewing and promotional pieces.
The programme convenor has extensive experience as a film critic and he is supported by a number of established practitioners who deliver guest lectures and pass on valuable tips and information.
You will be encouraged to put the skills you learn on the programme into practice. There is a strong emphasis on engaging with Scotland’s vibrant film culture through involvement in activities such as the Glasgow Film Festival (February) and the Edinburgh International Film Festival (June). You will receive press credentials to attend these events.
课程内容 Course Content :
Over the first two semesters your will take a core course and choose an optional course for each semester. The practical training in film writing takes place in workshops. These sessions will involve presentations by the lecturers or visiting practitioners, as well as group discussion and review around your practical writing tasks.
The third semester is devoted to individual research, which is supervised on an individual basis. The final piece of assessment will allow you to develop either a portfolio of journalistic writings (up to 12,000 words) or to pursue a topic about film writing in a 15,000 word dissertation
The core course provides an introduction to the theoretical study of film journalism, from both historical and contemporary perspectives. The course also offers a key practical component and an introduction to the wide variety of tasks carried out by film journalists.
Optional courses
The following options have been offered recently
•Screen bodies
• Screen animation
• History of critical writing on film and television
• Music and the moving image
• Screen adaptations
• Aspects of European cinema.
职业前景 Career Prospects:
Possible career paths include journalism, publishing, media research, organising or promoting film festivals. Many graduates also go on to pursue an academic career.