MSc Global Film Industries
This new MSc Global Film Industries offers a critical and practical study of contemporary global film cultures and histories of cinema , with an emphasis on the place of the Scottish industry in the world . It for those who want to work in the film industry , with a particular emphasis on those roles identified as key skills gaps – for example , entrepreneurship , marketing and project management . It will prepare students for a diverse range of professional roles in the local and the global film industry .
The course will appeal to those already working in areas of the film sector , who wish to progress to senior level in pre-production ( finance , location ), distribution ( marketing , sales ), exhibition ( cinema , festival management ), policy or film education by developing their knowledge of the global film industry and professionalising their leadership skills and managerial practice .
The course develops a comprehensive understanding of the social , cultural , and business frameworks of the film industries . This is informed by and informs central and under-valued roles in the industry , like film promotion , sales and distribution , policy , education and outreach , fundraising and sponsorship , research and consultancy , project management or programming and exhibition .
Behind the scenes , the film industry consists of a complex network of people , companies and institutions . Through this course , film and media studies graduates , professionals and those wishing to work in film will gain a detailed look at the different routes and jobs in the industry . In the film sector , a skills gap was identified among recent graduates , whose priorities are centred around the creative roles of film director , editor or screen writer . There is however a growing and urgent need for professionals whose focus is on the film world as an industry , which requires people with fusion skills , ( creative , technical and entrepreneurial skills across the value chain ), problem solving and analytical skills ( pre and postproduction ), and cross-cultural insights in the continued globalization and networked world . This course engages students with indepth knowledge of , and insight in , the global film industries ’ increasingly networked and professional versatility .
By understanding the elements of production , distribution and exhibition , you will learn how to be most effective as a cog on a film set . You will gain insight into film policy , pre-production , sales and distribution networks and programming / curation . Drawing on QMU ’ s existing portfolio of courses in business , PR , film , media and cultural industries , this new course has been inspired by the professional experiences of our academic staff . We have solid relationships with the local and the international film sector in policy , sales and distribution , film exhibition and education .
Structure
You can opt to study for the full MSc , a PgDip or a PgCert . You can also register as an associate student to complete a single module for CPD . On completion of a single module , you may wish to complete further modules and progress your studies to a named award .
Teaching , learning and assessment
Our teaching strategies benefit from our experiences and relations with the local , the global and the transnational worlds of film , in ways that make the relationship between production , distribution and exhibition clear and productive . As such , the degree offers real-world scenarios , through industry engagement and observation .
Teaching comprises a combination of lectures , seminars , tutorials , workshops , case studies , simulation exercises , field trips and projects . Assessment throughout the course will take a variety of forms , including essays , reflections , reports , group and individual presentations , as well as a dissertation or project for the final MSc component .
You will work in groups during workshops to develop and test your knowledge and work on an individual basis to produce assessments that will include marketing strategies , case studies , a variety of short films and other content . You will also work for an extended period , supervised by a QMU lecturer , to achieve critical knowledge of and insight in an aspect of the global film industry that suits your ambitions .
Teaching hours and attendance
We usually teach our modules over the course of ten weeks . Each module involves around 30 hours of face-to-face teaching . Timetables are normally available approximately one month before you commence your studies . The two taught semesters run from September to December and mid- January to mid-April , while the dissertation project takes place during the Summer semester and must be submitted mid-August .
Industry links
Our main strength comes from our location : being based in Edinburgh , a true film city , and only 50 minutes from Glasgow , another production hub , means that the course has been developed in collaboration with key players in the Scottish , UK and global film industries , and other bodies with a strategic interest in the development of film business and exhibition . Our location in a ‘ Festival Nation ’ and close to many film production facilities also allows for strong practical links between the course and the many film festival and cinema professionals based in and around Edinburgh , across Scotland and the UK .
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