The MA in Digital Video Production is an innovative, exclusive program for students who are interested in using video image for their personal, academic or professional needs. Hosted under the School of Architecture, the overall aim is to enrich the arts community at Neapolis with specific curriculum directed towards the growing needs of independent filmmakers, academics and artists interested in creating digital video content. The curriculum is focused around practice-led and academically informed courses for those who aspire to become effective leaders in filmmaking, TV production, art and education sectors upon graduation.
In order to successfully prepare the professional to enter this fast-paced, digital filmmaking world, a fundamental understanding of required skill sets comprising of both technical digital video filmmaking practices and current contemporary, independent business models are offered. This is accomplished through lectures, seminars, production and research workshops, tutorials, screenings, and presentations by students. The program also regularly invites leading moving image practitioners from EU and USA to be visiting lecturers.
The program has a tailored design to cater towards the needs of each student by promoting the understanding of fundamental technical skills under the direct supervision and mentorship of professional filmmaking experts. This academic and practical journey finishes with a “digital thesis video” – a short film, documentary, art or research based video project that reflects the individual needs, vision and professional goals of each student.
The completed MA in Digital Video Production enables a graduate to continue any academic or professional journey into their specific area of interest. Individual module outcomes and the final digital video thesis, enrich the graduate’s creative portfolio, so that it becomes the foundation for future doctoral academic research or a range of professional applications.
Graduates can expect to find their place within the broad scope of cultural and creative industries, such as: film, television and news production, advertising and entertainment, freelance digital content creation, contemporary art practice, computer and informatics, alternative media platforms, professional or personal tutoring, archival documentation.
Finally, the MA in Digital Video Production constitutes a multidisciplinary prerequisite, which can advance a graduate’s academic studies towards the completion of a Doctorate Degree.
| Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVP301 | DIGITAL VIDEO STUDIO I | Compulsory | 10 |
| DVP302 | PRE-PRODUCTION I | Compulsory | 5 |
| DVP302 | POST-PRODUCTION LAB I | Compulsory | 5 |
| DVP304 | SCREENWRITING I | Compulsory | 5 |
| ELECTIVE | Elective | 5 |
The program MA in Digital Video Production (DVP) offers a conventional full-time postgraduate study. The DVP program combines the academic rigour of a traditional film studies course with research and practical components. The DVP program provides an insight into the endless technological and creative possibilities of filmmaking. Research and information literacy are vital skills which are introduced carefully in year one and continually enhanced so that students are capable of designing independent research projects by the end of the program (e.g. digital thesis video). Students also improve their levels of critical self-awareness or “personal literacy” by engaging with a variety of group assessment tasks from pitching a screenplay idea to organizing their own short film using the latest available technologies. Throughout the duration of the programme students will have the opportunity to engage with the creative nature of filmmaking and develop the theoretical and practical skills required for a whole range of career possibilities.
The overall learning outcome for students completing the MA in Digital Video Production is to develop a broad understanding of the theory and practice of Digital filmmaking. At the end of the degree students shall therefore have:
The Master in Business Administration (MBA) is aimed primarily at graduates of Law, Economics and Polytechnic Schools, as well as graduates of all general and special departments of Business Administration. The general admission criteria are based on the type and quality of previous studies, the grade obtained in previous studies and the suitability of the candidate for the Master in Business Administration (MBA) of study that has been applied for. The University’s admission policy is to make admission offers to applicants who are judged to have the background and abilities to have a reasonable expectation of success in the MBA program to which they are made an offer and who are likely to benefit from university study. The Master in Business Administration (MBA) Coordinator will be actively involved in the review of applications and his approval will be required before admitting any student to the MBA program.
The University offers equal opportunities to all students regardless of their physical abilities. Candidates who have some form of disability, which is mentioned in their application, will be examined on equal terms as all other candidates. The candidates should explain in their application form the nature of their disability and inform the admissions office concerning the special needs they will require during their studies.
For a candidate to be considered for admission to the Master in Business Administration (MBA) he/she needs to complete an Application Form, obtainable from the Admissions Office. Once completed the application form should be returned directly to that Admissions Office together with the additional documentation required. An electronic version of the Application Form can be downloaded from the Admissions Office home page or submitted on-line.
Candidates may apply at any time during the year, though admissions will be in September and February.
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Satisfactory knowledge of English is essential. The minimum language requirement is a B2 certificate in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages scale. In the absence of such a certificate/degree, candidates will be asked to sit English language exams in order to prove their satisfactory knowledge. After admission, candidates may be required to take additional instruction in English language.
Tuition Fees
(Full Programme): €12,000
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