Cinematography for Film and Television Production
Position Details (Master's)
While learning the technical, practical and aesthetic principles of lighting, you'll work with industry-standard equipment, in our creative and supportive environment. During the Cinematography for Film and Television Production program at the University of York, you’ll gain technical experience and will develop and shoot your own project to high professional standards.
During the Cinematography for Film and Television Production degree offered at the University of York , you'll develop essential expertise for meeting the challenges of a career in film and television.
Quick Facts:
- Our graduates have gone on to roles in British and European film industries, and in film, TV and commercial production in China, Latin America and the Middle East.
- We'll teach you through a mix of workshops, lectures, screenings and masterclasses with leading academics and industry professionals. Our focus on practical group projects, with hands-on work, will prepare you for a career collaborating with others on set and on location.
- A large number ofTFTI graduateshave made striking progress in their careers since completing their course. There’s a wide variety of possible career paths open to you after completing this MA, both across industry and academia. While you train to be a professional in television and film you'll also develop skills that are useful in any industry.
Career opportunities
- Lighting and camera work
- Production (including production management)
- Film and television script development and supervision
- Editing for television and online distribution
- Directing
- Commercial distribution
Courses include:
- Digital Cinematography
- Digital Production and Postproduction Workflows
- Group Projects
- Digital Cinematography
- Business of Production and Postproduction
Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position
Position Start Date
Sep 2026
University of York
On Campus (Full Time)
1 year
Aug 2026