MA / POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ARTS
(Digital Media)

Huston school of film & digital media

General

This MA programme offers advanced creative and technical training in digital media integrated with courses in moving image history and analysis. It seeks to marry creative potential, technical possibilities and business prospects. It offers professional education at graduate level in digital technology, creative thinking, applied design and an entrepreneurial approach to building a business. It is a rich, cross-disciplinary programme which taking graduates from relevant academic backgrounds and industry professionals who want to develop or extend existing skills.

Programme description

The programme is a full-time degree taken over a twelve-month period (September 2009 to August 2010). The year is divided into two teaching semesters (September to December
and January to April). The summer period will be used to complete a final project or placement. The programme offers training in digital and interactive media integrated with courses in the history of experimental film, supported by regular film screenings and workshops. The ethos of the programme is ’reflective practice’—that is, understanding digital media production as a process informed by narrative analysis, cinematic traditions, and creative discussion.

ECTS weighting

MA—90 ECTS
PDip—60 ECTS

Programme fee, academic year 2009–10

E.U. students: contact Fees Office. 
Non-E.U. students: €12,500*

*Subject to ratification

Please note: fees are correct at the time of online publication, but are subject to change (E&EO).

Application

Applications to this programme are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code above right.

Minimum entry requirements

The number of places is limited. You should have an honours primary degree (at least Second Class Honours in one subject, or a U.S. GPA 3.2). We also welcome applicants with substantial and relevant professional experience to apply. Such cases may be considered for exemption from the honours degree requirement, subject to appropriate arrangements such as a qualifying examination. These students will be required to register initially for a Postgraduate Diploma.

To supplement your online application you should include:

• a sample or description of previous digital work
• two ideas (short outlines or sketches) for digital media
  projects.

Selection criteria

Above all, applicants should be driven by a passion for the possibilities of digital creation. Potential participants may also be invited to attend for interview.

Examination arrangements

The course is assessed by a combination of exam, essay, and project work.

Career opportunities

Creative and technical work in the digital industries.

Programme content (subject to change)

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