The MA Documentary Filmmaking: Landscape and Ecology at Aberystwyth University is designed for aspiring filmmakers passionate about exploring the complex relationship between human activity and the natural world. You will delve into critical debates within ecocriticism and ecocinema, developing a nuanced understanding of how documentary can illuminate environmental issues and shape public perception. This postgraduate degree is ideal for students seeking to combine practical filmmaking skills with a deep engagement in ecological themes, preparing you to create impactful visual narratives that resonate with contemporary environmental concerns.
This full-time, one-year MA is studied on campus, offering a hands-on approach to documentary production. You will gain practical experience through core modules like 16mm Filmmaking and Documentary Practices, alongside specialist options such as Ecocriticism and Ecocinema and Behaviour Change in a Changing Environment. Your learning culminates in a significant Practice Research Project, where you will develop and execute your own creative vision. You will graduate with a robust portfolio and the critical and technical expertise to pursue careers in documentary production, environmental advocacy, or further academic research.