Film and Photographic Studies
| Specialisatie van: | Media Studies |
|---|---|
| Graad: | Master of Arts in Media Studies |
| Onderwijsvorm: | Voltijd |
| Duur: | 1 jaar |
| Start: | September, februari |
| Taal: | Engels |
| Vestigingsplaats: | Leiden |
| Croho/isatcode: | 60830 |
De specialisatie Film and Photographic Studies is een unieke opleiding, gericht op een uitdagende academische verdieping op het gebied van media die lens based zijn, namelijk fotografie, film en video.
Het curriculum is een combinatie van geschiedenis en theorie van film en fotografie, binnen het bredere kader van visuele cultuur en andere media. Daarbij zal aan deze drie media aandacht worden besteed zowel op basis van het discours over hun specifieke aard als wel over hun onderlinge relatie.
Studenten die deze master heb gevolgd zullen zich kunnen profileren als bijvoorbeeld film- en fotografiehistoricus, conservator, criticus, manager van een foto-agentschap of tentoonstellingsmaker.
Programme
First semester
During the first semester you will focus on various aspects of the study of film and photography through the lecture series on Media Theory, and Histories and Theories of Film and Photography, and module 1 of the Editorial and Curatorial Training Programme or another elective. The aim is to acquire insights into the various practices surrounding film and photography, whether these be academic or professional. Upon completion of the lectures and elective, students will be able to identify not only individual photographers and photographic projects, but also major issues in film and photography history and theory.
Second semester
In the second semester you will continue to refine your academic and practical skills, with the main focus being the master’s thesis. You may choose to take module 2 of the Editorial and Curatorial Training Programme, an internship or an academic elective. You will take part in a research seminar devoted to a subject related to film and photography with a view to training your skills in writing a thesis.
Students with an active practice as photographer or documentary filmmaker may submit a visual thesis as their final project.
