Film, Television and Digital Narratives (MA)

Overview

This English-taught, two-year MA trains students in the core creative and production skills of screenwriting, directing and producing. The first part of the programme gives you a broad grounding in all stages of film production; in the second semester you choose one of the three specialisations and develop deeper expertise while continuing to collaborate with peers from the other tracks. Collaborative, integrative production projects mirror the real-world need for close coordination between different professions in the screen industry.

The curriculum balances practical production with theory: you will write, direct, produce or post-produce a range of formats (short films, feature films, TV shows and series, web series and documentaries) and study film and television history and theory with an emphasis on audiovisual analysis. Industry links — including cooperation with production companies and TV stations and (international) festival excursions — bring additional practical exposure. The programme intentionally supports both artistic filmmaking and more entertainment-focused approaches, helping you shape a distinct artistic and professional profile.

This is a non-consecutive MA aimed at national and international students from social sciences, humanities or the arts who want to acquire professional skills in film and television. If you already have academic or practical experience in a related area, the course offers opportunities to refresh and deepen those skills and to align your academic profile with your interests or current market demands.

Requirements (concise)

• Duration: 2 years (Master of Arts), taught in English
• Core focus areas: screenwriting, directing, production
• Specialisation chosen in second semester; programme includes cross-specialisation collaborative productions
• Practical output across formats: short films, feature films, TV shows/series, web series, documentaries
• Theoretical study of film and TV history, theory and audiovisual analysis
• Industry cooperation and international festival excursions as part of the curriculum
• Designed for national and international applicants with a background in social sciences, humanities or the arts (non-consecutive)

This MA unfolds over four semesters and balances hands-on production practice with critical study. In the first year you establish core skills: introductory courses in film, TV and digital storytelling sit alongside the first modules in writing and directing, plus foundational classes in film history/theory and audiovisual narratives for social media. Practical lab time comes through “Production Pool I,” giving early opportunities to work on real productions and experiment with formats and craft.

The second and third semesters deepen those practical and analytical abilities. You study formats and budgeting, advance your screenwriting and directing through sequential modules, and carry out an industry placement via the internship in semester two. Film Analysis I and II run across semesters two and three, while a third block of directing and writing prepares you for audience-focused work such as the “Audience, Marketing and Media” module. Production Pools II and III provide ongoing collaborative production experience.

The course culminates in a substantial independent capstone across the final year: a supervised Master’s Project accompanied by a written Master’s Thesis in the fourth semester. This structure is designed so you progressively move from basic technique and theory to professional practice and an individually conceived final project, equipping you to create, direct and analyse narrative content across film, television and digital platforms.

Key modules (examples and progression)

• Introduction Film, TV and Digital Narratives; Film History and Film Theory
• Writing Film, TV & Digital Narratives I–III (sequential screenwriting development)
• Directing Film + TV I–III (progressive directing practice)
• Audiovisual Narratives and Social Media
• Film Formats & Budgeting
• Film Analysis I & II
• Audience, Marketing and Media
• Production Pool I–III (practical production labs across semesters)
• Internship in Film, TV and Digital Narratives
• Master’s Project and Master’s Thesis in Film, TV and Digital Narratives

Typical learning outcomes

• Develop screenwriting and directing skills across short- and long-form narratives for film, TV and digital platforms
• Plan and budget productions appropriate to different formats and contexts
• Apply film-historical and theoretical frameworks to analyse media texts
• Produce collaborative audiovisual projects through applied production labs
• Understand audience, marketing and distribution considerations for narrative media
• Undertake an independent, supervised creative project and present its written scholarly component

Degree requirements (concise)

• Completion of sequential writing and directing modules across semesters 1–3
• Participation in Production Pool I–III (practical production work each year)
• Internship in semester 2
• Completion and assessment of a Master’s Project plus a written Master’s Thesis in semester 4

Graduates leave equipped for creative and production roles across film, television and digital platforms. Typical career paths include screenwriter, director, producer, post-producer, development or production coordinator, and content producer for TV, streaming or online formats. The mix of practical production experience, budgeting and format training, audiovisual analysis and industry internships also supports roles in commissioning, festival programming, distribution and media research.

Because the programme combines artistic development with industry-oriented skills and networking opportunities (internships, production partners and festival exposure), alumni are prepared both for independent filmmaking and for positions within production companies, broadcasters and digital media firms.