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BA in Media Production - Film Directing

Why choose the BA in Media Production – Film Directing?

✓		A unique Bachelor programme of studies in Film Directing offered in Greece.
✓		Opportunity for direct placement during the last year of studies after evaluation of previous relevant training or professional experience.
✓		Compulsory production of a short graduate film of a maximum duration of 30 minutes.
✓		Participation in Greek and International Film Festivals and a wide range of distinctions with Special Awards for graduate films.
✓		Lectures and seminars by distinguished professional directors.
✓		Training visits to TV and cinema studios and TV channels to attend professional screenings of TV fiction series and TV shows.
✓		Distribution of infrastructure for the production of short films.
✓		Technical support and know-how during the film production procedure by major Cinema and TV Production companies, as well as companies responsible for casting.

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	Description The BA in Media Production - Film Directing is a multi-awarded programme offered by Metropolitan College; the programme’s student and graduate films have received several distinctions and Special Awards for Directing and Best Film in Greek and International Film Festivals. The programme of studies is designed to meet the global requirements of Directing, both at an academic and at a practical level. The programme content focuses on Digital Technology and on new technologies which constantly evolve and are considered sine qua non in the job market. Students attend theoretical film and media classes as well as practical classes on the application of theory by carrying out various projects (scriptwriting, short films, filming in studio and natural spaces). The programme includes the production of short films in the first and second year of studies as well as the compulsory completion of a graduation short film (Applied Film-making Project). Students can participate with their graduation film in international film festivals in Greece and abroad, thus making their work known and establishing links with the film industry. Duration: 3 years

	Modules
	YEAR 1 Media Production I Narrative & Representation in Film & Media Directing Techniques I/ Cinematic Language Introduction to Film Studies Actor’s Craft Directing Techniques ΙΙ/ Artistic Schemes Screen Writing Production Design (Set & Costumes)
	YEAR 2 Media Production II Media Culture & Society Directing Dramatic Scenes Film & Creativity Film & Sound Editing Non Fiction Filmmaking Advanced Directing Techniques Screen Adaptation
	YEAR 3 Independent Research Project Media Planning & Strategies Converging Media in Market Applied Filmmaking Project Film Pre –Production & Production Film Post Production & Distribution


	Career Prospects The BA in Media Production – Film Directing offers the necessary skills to those who wish to advance professionally in the Film Directing and Production sectors. Graduates of the programme can: Work for the TV, the cinema and for online productions as assistant directors, assistant producers, for theatrical productions as scene directors and assistant directors, for musical and dance performances as creators of the audiovisual parts of plays, etc. Create their own short, medium-length and feature films. Work in the audiovisual industry in the fields of directing and production. Continue their studies at postgraduate level in Greece and abroad..
	Admission Requirements The programme is addressed to high-school leavers who wish to pursue a career in the area of Media Production-Directing. Required documentation: Copy of High School Certificate(grade of 10 or above) Letters of Recommendation by High School teachers Copy of Identity Card Passport-sized photos Other certificates/degrees AMC Application Form A personal interview complements the evaluation of the above documentation. Cases of candidates with proven knowledge in the field in addition to their secondary education are examined on a case-by-case basis.
	Academic Staff The academic staff of the School of Culture and Communication consists of distinguished lecturers, holders of Masters and PhD degrees with extensive research and teaching experience at Greek and foreign Universities plus professional recognition in the field of Journalism or the Arts. In their majority, they have significant professional experience and have participated in top projects and events in the field of Film Directing, Journalism and Music Production. Thus, they help their students make their first steps in the job market and acquire real experience in their future working environment.

Description

The BA in Media Production - Film Directing is a multi-awarded programme offered by Metropolitan College; the programme’s student and graduate films have received several distinctions and Special Awards for Directing and Best Film in Greek and International Film Festivals. The programme of studies is designed to meet the global requirements of Directing, both at an academic and at a practical level. The programme content focuses on Digital Technology and on new technologies which constantly evolve and are considered sine qua non in the job market. Students attend theoretical film and media classes as well as practical classes on the application of theory by carrying out various projects (scriptwriting, short films, filming in studio and natural spaces). The programme includes the production of short films in the first and second year of studies as well as the compulsory completion of a graduation short film (Applied Film-making Project). Students can participate with their graduation film in international film festivals in Greece and abroad, thus making their work known and establishing links with the film industry.

Duration: 3 years

Career Prospects

The BA in Media Production – Film Directing offers the necessary skills to those who wish to advance professionally in the Film Directing and Production sectors. Graduates of the programme can:

- Work for the TV, the cinema and for online productions as assistant directors, assistant producers, for theatrical productions as scene directors and assistant directors, for musical and dance performances as creators of the audiovisual parts of plays, etc.
- Create their own short, medium-length and feature films.
- Work in the audiovisual industry in the fields of directing and production.
- Continue their studies at postgraduate level in Greece and abroad..

Modules

YEAR 1

- - Media Production I
  - Narrative & Representation in Film & Media
  - Directing Techniques I/ Cinematic Language
  - Introduction to Film Studies
  - Actor’s Craft
  - Directing Techniques ΙΙ/ Artistic Schemes
  - Screen Writing
  - Production Design (Set & Costumes).

YEAR 2

- - Media Production II
  - Media Culture & Society
  - Directing Dramatic Scenes
  - Film & Creativity
  - Film & Sound Editing
  - Non Fiction Filmmaking
  - Advanced Directing Techniques
  - Screen Adaptation

YEAR 3

- - Independent Research Project
  - Media Planning & Strategies
  - Converging Media in Market
  - Applied Filmmaking Project
  - Film Pre – Production & Production
  - Film Post Production & Distribution.

Admission Requirements

The programme is addressed to high-school leavers who wish to pursue a career in the area of Media Production-Directing.

Required documentation:

- - Copy of High School Certificate (grade of 10 or above)
  - Letters of Recommendation by High School teachers
  - Copy of Identity Card
  - Passport-sized photos
  - Other certificates/degrees
  - AMC Application Form

A personal interview complements the evaluation of the above documentation.

Cases of candidates with proven knowledge in the field in addition to their secondary education are examined on a case-by-case basis.

Academic Staff

The academic staff of the School of Culture and Communication consists of distinguished lecturers, holders of Masters and PhD degrees with extensive research and teaching experience at Greek and foreign Universities plus professional recognition in the field of Journalism or the Arts.

In their majority, they have significant professional experience and have participated in top projects and events in the field of Film Directing, Journalism and Music Production. Thus, they help their students make their first steps in the job market and acquire real experience in their future working environment.

Student / Alumni Testimonials

Niki Antonopoulou, BA in Media Production – Journalism graduate

I continued my studies in Journalism with advance entry in the 3rd year of the Media Production – Journalism programme, delivered by Metropolitan College in collaboration with Queen Margaret University. My teachers helped me enrich my academic knowledge in the field. I attended classes where staff used state-of-the-art educational techniques, both theoretically and practically, which helped gain the necessary skills to meet the high demands of the profession.

Dimitris Tsimplis, BSc (Hons) Music Technology graduate

AMC helped me develop my skills and broaden my knowledge. I had the opportunity to meet distinguished lecturers, top professionals in their field with a long experience in the Music Industry. In addition, with the BA degree I earned I was able to continue my studies at postgraduate level at Edinburgh Napier University.

Thanassis Neofotistos, BA in Media Production - Film Directing graduate

My distinguished teachers, who inspired and supported me whenever I needed them, even by providing the space for fruitful disagreements, helped shape my professional profile. The result of our combined efforts is reflected on the First Prize of the International Film Festival in Drama 2014 which was awarded to my dissertation project entitled “Prosefhi -Greek School Prayer”.

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