MFA/MA Craft Editing

You will be assessed through submission of practical work that develops your craft and communication skills, as well as written work including reports and essays.

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You will be inducted into the culture of distance learning, course expectations, study skills and the importance of contributing to our online community of practice. The Assembly unit delivers a wide range of bedrock skills from how an editor manages rushes to structuring a sync arc. Your Profession maps the territory of editing and introduces you to the client relationship.

Rough Edit will further develop your screen storytelling skills with particular emphasis on pacing and timing, and techniques like top-and-tailing scenes and intercutting. In the Drama unit, you will take on a variety of client-driven assignments and gain exposure of the demanding deadline-driven culture you will be entering.

You will ramp up your craft skills to a professional level in the Fine Cut unit as you tackle ‘difficult footage’, work with musical scores, and experiment with the poetic techniques of montage. Running in tandem, Portfolio is a unit driven by you where you will edit a professional body of live commission. This is your calling card for industry.

All students follow the exactly the same programme as a traditional MA master's degree, but with one key difference. In the Portfolio Unit, those students choosing the MA option will deliver a 2,000 word essay.

Home/EU

First or second-class honours degree 2:1 or 2:2 (or equivalent non-UK qualifications) in a relevant subject, or an equivalent professional qualification in a related subject.

We are looking for applicants who are already computer literate and have at least basic skills using creative applications. You must have either a degree in a relevant subject area or comparable experience in industry or artistic pursuits. Above all you must be enthusiastic about developing your creative skills in editing. 

Non-EEA/EU

In order to be eligible for a course, you will need to be a competent speaker and writer of English. This applies whether you are from the European Union or a country outside of the EU. You need to provide us with an IELTS or equivalent English language qualification, which demonstrates a minimum of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub test) or CEFR Level B2 in each component.

Student Visa information

This video editing course is delivered entirely online so is not eligible for sponsorship under the Student Visa Route.

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Applications are welcome from those with a wide range of backgrounds and experience, including part-time students who may not necessarily possess formal academic qualifications. It is important that applicants can demonstrate an aptitude for learning and continued professional development through a research-led approach. 

Applicants will be assessed at interview in accordance with Ravensbourne’s Accreditation of Prior Learning Policy and Procedure.

Whether you are a UK resident or a non-EEA/EU national, you will need to apply directly to Ravensbourne University London via our Online Applicant Portal. Each course and mode option has a unique link to apply. 

Simply select and click your chosen start date and mode via the 'Apply now' dropdown at the top of this page, and you will be directed to the appropriate page inside the portal. 

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We want to know why you chose the UK as your study destination, what attracted you to Ravensbourne and the course, and how it relates to or fits in with your plans for the future. We love to hear people's motivations and aspirations, so please make your personal statement, 'personal'.

Using a minimum of 500 words, please use your personal statement to explain:

1. Why you chose the UK as your study destination (if you are an international student
2. What attracted you to Ravensbourne University London and the specific course you are applying for
3. Your experiences and interests
4. What you hope to gain from the course
5. What you hope to do after graduating
6. Any relevant work experience

To prepare for your academic interview, please make sure you review your portfolio, CV, and personal statement. It is important that you know why you would like to study the course / programme and how this course can benefit you in the future. It is also worth doing researching a current industry that inspired you to do this course. Lastly, you should think about your aims or your area for research in both theory and practice if accepted on the Master's course. This is also a good opportunity for you to ask questions that you may have about the course.

Your portfolio can be accepted as a PDF uploaded to the applicant portal, or as a weblink. Your portfolio should showcase either 1) two or more pieces of video work you have edited or 2) visual work you have completed in other creative disciplines. Your portfolio must include only work that you have created and where any group projects are submitted you should identify your role in the project. Your portfolio should be a reflection of your journey thus far and also demonstrate your interests and your enthusiasm for the subject.

If you study the MFA/MA Craft Editing master's course, you could progress into the following roles:

• Assistant Editor
• Craft Editor
• Edit Producer
• Shoot-and-Edit

If you have any questions, we'd love to hear from you. 

Get in touch with a member of our admissions team:

T: +44 (0) 20 3040 3998

E: [email protected]

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