Master of Arts - Digital Documentaries

The Digital Documentaries are considered a vital, successful, and constantly evolving media, with a growing number of venues for screening, broadcasting, and streaming. The individuals who join this program will receive comprehensive training in the art and technical aspects of filmmaking, enabling them to produce films of great integrity and significance.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience in filmmaking. Through intensive practical workshops, group sessions, and personalized guidance, participants will learn to identify subjects and stories that hold personal importance, develop effective methods of capturing and engaging with their subjects, create distinct shooting and editing strategies, and cultivate their own unique visual style.

The program supports various types of filmmaking, including advocacy and issue-driven films, in-depth investigative documentaries, observational and character-driven pieces, experimental films, and documentaries focused on environmental topics. In the final Master's degree project, participants will have the opportunity to present either a long-form documentary or a portfolio of shorter works tailored for different platforms and digital media.

One distinctive feature of the program is the chance to work with a mentor from the creative industry. Participants will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to their mentor, receive valuable feedback throughout the filmmaking process, and establish connections within the documentary industry to enhance their professional profiles.

The program boasts an exceptional teaching staff. The faculty consists of esteemed academics and experienced program makers who are at the forefront of knowledge in their respective fields. Many of the tutors have extensive experience working in renowned organizations such as the BBC and have a unique blend of academic expertise and industry insight.