Course summary
This course aims to produce job ready graduates who have the ambition and drive to develop a long term career in editing and post production or pursue research in this field. This course provides the flexibility to study alongside your career Whilst on the course, you will develop storytelling and research skills and acquire essential skills in editing, colour grading and visual effects on industry standard platforms such as AVID Media Composer and DaVinci Resolve/Fusion. Classes are held in the evenings and on Saturdays to enable those already in work to attend. We have strong industry links. Our graduates are currently working at some of the major post production houses like ENVY, Clear Cut Pictures, Halo, Molinare, Evolutions, or on one of the many freelance post production roles on Hight End Television for Sky, BBC, Netflix. Our school is a full member of CILECT, the prestigious International Association of Film and Television Schools (Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinéma et de Télévision), a global organisation of top-tier film schools. What our students say "Since starting the course, I've gaining Accredited Certification in AVID and DaVinci Resolve, but also I have expanded my knowledge and vocabulary in the area of scriptwriting and storytelling. These skills have been instrumental in giving me the confidence to progress from working primarily in short form news editing to working on long form television documentary." Peter Tottle MA EPP graduate and professional editor. "Doing this MA plugs you into the real world and offers a host of networking opportunities. It really opens doors—which is exactly what I expected from the course, in addition to the technical and creative training." Caroline Chu MA EPP graduate and filmmaker. Why Editing and Post Production at LSBU? Our students have access to all the necessary material and online training to obtain the Avid and Blackmagic User Accreditation. Our facilities include Elephant Studios, our multimillion pound studio facilities, with access to editing and colour grading suites. Membership of British Film Editors, give our student access to members only talks and screenings, copies of BFE First Frame magazine and access to exclusive social events, where they have opportunity to meet award winning film and television editors. Extra Curricula activities opportunities are offered throughout the year. Some of our students have participated at V&A exhibitions and commercial work through the South Bank Collective. Access to Matsterclasses e regularly invite editors and post production professionals to give masterclasses and lectures. In the past these have included: Mick Audsley (Murder on the Orient Express, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) Simon Smith (Chernobyl, Help, Solos), Ricardo Saraiva (Zero, Mariner of the Mountains, Amparo), Cristina Balduin (The Dry Cleaner, Beautiful in the Morning).
Modules
Modules are taken in one year for full time study and over two years for part time study. They cover an array of topics, including the art of editing, visual effects and colour grading. Role of the editor (40 credits) Colour grading and finishing (20 credits) The art of editing (40 credits) Visual effects and compositing (20 credits) Editing and post production: Major project (60 credits)
How to apply
International applicants
You must have an English language qualification before starting a programme of study at London South Bank University. Acceptable qualifications include IELTS Level 6.5 or TOEFL 580.
Entry requirements
UK Honours degree (2:2 or higher) in a relevant subject; or Equivalent qualification; or Relevant work experience. Applicants should have some basic practical experience of editing and post production and are required to supply a link to online samples of their film and video work when applying.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this 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
London South Bank University
103 Borough Road
Southwark
SE1 0AA