Course summary
MA Post Production is designed to enable you to develop the skills and understanding needed to work in post production in today’s screen industries. Through the programme, you will gain advanced insight into the work of the editor and post specialist – deep understanding of audio and visual storytelling, working across a variety of screen platforms and industry contexts, current and developing technology including editing softwares and equipment, the editor’s role as facilitator and collaborator, professional working practices, and employment strategies. You will develop awareness of industry – traditional and changing screen forms and formats, platforms and audiences, recognising the importance of diversity and progressive working practices in your approaches to content and content making. Why Take the Course?
- Practical: Master your craft through extensive engagement with industry-standard editing software.
- Real-life Experience: Work with producing, directing, and cinematography students to edit and post produce a number of online videos for external ‘real world’ clients. Previous companies students have been able to add to their showreels include DHL, Nespresso, Time out, Jamie Oliver, Stonewall, HM Treasury, Mind, and Transport for London.
- Portfolio: Graduate with a portfolio that includes a variety of project work and a career plan.
- Professional tutors: Many of our teaching staff are currently working in the industry as freelance editors, colourists and sound designers*.
Modules
Please download the Course Specification for a complete overview of MA Post Production modules. Find below an overview of the key learning themes that this course will cover. Editing Craft and Industry You will work with audio and video raw data, applying professional data management processes throughout the video and audio production pipelines. Additionally, you will be introduced to a suite of complementary software packages for video editing, audio editing, effects, compression, and encoding. Documentary Practice You will spend the first part of the module learning about the documentary approach to post production. This will include learning how to work in a new Non Linear Editing mode. In the latter part of the module, you will look at the finishing processes typically used for picture cutting, effects integration, and audio mixing. Professional Profile You will develop authentic and detailed career paperwork and supporting materials including a CV and personal profile. As part of the module, you will be offered Elective Upskilling sessions – opportunities to develop screen industry skills of your chosen discipline or as part of your multi-skilling profile. External Clients: Post and Delivery Working on branded-content projects for external clients, you will gain an understanding of how to negotiate the relationships within a creative hierarchy, how to work with constructive feedback, develop a systematic approach to setting and meeting deadlines, their ability to handle multiple projects, and critically evaluate both process and product. Workflow Theory and Practice You will examine a series of complex post production workflows and manage data from camera acquisition. You will transcode high-res media, work in offline editing to complete a picture lock, and create a simple sound design to conform to the original media, subsequently mastering to a variety of delivery platforms. Practice-based Research Building on the work of previous and concurrent modules, you will gain a deeper insight into current theories, principles, and discussions relating to issues of diversity, sustainability, and ethics within the screen industries. Final Project and Career Plan Your project is an opportunity to deliver work that is distinctive, industry-facing, based in research, and reflects awareness of a diverse and inclusive world. You will also present your career plan, including evidence of new skills to be assessed by industry employers and refine your career plan in preparation for entering or re-entering the screen industries on graduation.
Assessment method
We include a diverse range of learning and teaching methods, which include: Productions Seminar-style Group Teaching Tutorials Practical Group Work Formative Feedback through Critiques, Pitches, Screenings, and Reflective Sessions Work-integrated Learning Authentic Assessment We use a wide range of assessment methods, which include portfolios, performances, research presentations, and reflective work. Please download the Course Specification below for more information.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
International applicants
For more information please visit our website: https://www.metfilmschool.ac.uk/admissions/international/ LANGUAGE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS Students applying for a visa via the Student Route must provide evidence of their English language ability. The following tests are satisfactory to demonstrate this: IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge PET, ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 and 2, Trinity Level 1. - IELTS – MA Postgraduate courses requirements: Students need to achieve an IELTS overall score of at least 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and at least 5.5 in listening, reading and speaking.
Entry requirements
Applicants must have a minimum 2:1 honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent. Applicants without this qualification, but possessing relevant work experience, are also invited to apply. Each application is considered on its individual merits.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £22000 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £22000 | Whole course |
Scotland | £22000 | Whole course |
Wales | £22000 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £22000 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £22000 | Whole course |
EU | £24000 | Whole course |
International | £24000 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
MetFilm
Ealing Studios
Ealing Green
Ealing
W5 5EP