International Film Production MA

During the first semester, you will work at DMU. This semester involves developing core skills in storytelling, screenwriting, directing, producing, image processing, sound recording and other camera based skills. You will take four, 15 credit modules during semester one: Screenwriting - working with experienced practitioners, on this module you will produce a short script to develop as your major project.. The Production Process - on this module you will learn how to plan and pitch a production, and you will gain a professional understanding of the development process. At the end of the module you will have produced a development portfolio to work on at Pinewood.. Realisation - this module focuses on your practical production and camera skills. You will gain professional-level skills in digital film and audio capture, and managing the practical activities required for a live shoot.. You will be taught by DMU’s team of production experts and filmmakers in our multi-million pound Creative Technology Studios, and you will begin the process of developing a major project, and specialising in a production role. During the second semester, you will work in the Creative Media Skills centre. Here you will finesse your skills in a more diverse range of areas, including production management and coordination, pitching, assistant directing, production management, script supervision, hair, make-up, costume, art department; working with actors and working in teams. You will also enter pre-production under the guidance of our expert staff. At Creative Media Skills, you will take two, 30 credit modules, which cover these various areas: Pre-Production - working with CMS at Pinewood, you will pitch and develop a proposed production. 1-3 projects developed during the first semester will be selected to go into pre-production by a panel of industry experts.. Fine skills - working with CMS at Pinewood, you will gain a very broad range of potential areas of expertise, such as hair and make-up, costume, art direction, continuity management, script supervision, risk assessment, budgeting, and more.. During this semester you will be expected to pitch film ideas to a panel of industry experts. The best of which will be selected as the major projects, which will become your focus in the third semester. During the third semester you will work more independently at DMU to manage and deliver your final film project, with an accompanying reflective commentary. This project will demonstrate the skills and knowledge developed on the course, and will form the basis of your professional portfolio. You also have the option of taking an academic dissertation. In addition to the major project, assessments take the form of practical coursework, written reports and presentations.