Moving Image MA
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This course develops conceptual thinkers and professionals who can deliver ideas across moving image industries .
Futures The need for both film and video content means that there is a growing need not just for producers but also digital advertising professionals who have a deep understanding of the whole workflow around moving image .
The Course Our Moving Image course has been designed for students who are looking for an innovative , creative and critical opportunity to develop their work . You will engage with video , digital editing , sound and animation to build a strong conceptual and technical basis for your development . We provide opportunities to work in more traditional areas of moving image such as short narrative film , promotions and branding , animation and motion graphics whilst also developing skills in areas such as 3D projection , video mapping and CGI .
The course forms an intensive arena for the discussion , development and production of high quality original audiovisual work . You will also be encouraged to engage with the wider context of moving image practice , for instance , through submitting work to festivals and competitions . There may be opportunities to work on ‘ live ’ industry briefs or with start-ups from the incubation area . You will be invited to attend guest lectures from industry professionals and participate in industry-focused projects , collaborations and workplace visits .
Unit 1 : Technology Issues In the Technology Issues unit you will have the opportunity to prototype ideas and engage with industry standard processes , techniques and technology relevant to moving image .
Unit 2 : Research Process The Research Process unit will enable you to deepen your conceptual thinking and technical application through the development of your individual practice .
Unit 3 : Business and Innovation The business context of new technologies has transformed the relationships between traditional film , video and digital formats .
Unit 4 : Concept and Prototyping The Concept and Prototyping unit will develop your main concepts with reference to theoretical and business contexts .
Unit 5 : Major Project The Major Project unit represents the culmination of a student ’ s investigation and the final stage of the research strategy . This is a substantial piece of self-managed work that is underpinned by advanced practice-based methodologies and processes .
Duration 1 year full time / 2 years part time
Entry requirements see page 160 How to apply see page 162
Term starts September 2017