Study programme code

BFAM.FK

Study programme administrator

Riho Västrik

MER study programme code

112777

version code

BFAM/22.FK

School / college

FK - Baltic Film, Media and Arts School

Study programme title in Est.

Dokumentaalfilm

study programme title in Engl.

Documentary Film

Language of instruction

English

Study level

Master's studies

ECTS credits

120

Study domain

Arts and Humanities

Study programme group

arts

Study programme subgroup

Audio-visual techniques and media production

Nominal study period (in semesters)

4

Access conditions

Bachelor´s degree, diploma of applied higher education or equivalent qualification. Admission exam. show more...

Minimum level of proficiency of the English language at B2 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Degrees conferred

kunstide magister

Study programme aims and objectives

The study programm is, first and foremost, intended for active and open-minded people who have prior education and work experience in the field of the media, show more...
television and documentary film production, people who are interested in developing their professional knowledge and capabilities, who see creative potential in themselves, have social and cultural interests, a desire to participate in society, and if required, to take on a managerial and creative responsibility in the media, television and filmmaking companies.
The aim of the study programm is to open up the creative potential of the students in the factual and fictional television formats and genres and documentary filmmaking, and to create conditions for their professional self-realization in television and film productions as both creators and on various editorial and organizational supervisory levels. The study programme contributes to the preparation of a qualified workforce for television and independent production companies.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- can critically evaluate major social and cultural processes and media approaches show more...

- is able to professional orientation in the field of audio visual media, its role, principles of operation, impact, development trends and issues of social responsibility
- has acquired professional skills, knowledge and motivation in order to actively participate in society and culture through creating and managing the fact-based media, is able to act ethically and broad-mindedly in the complicated situations of the sphere of documentaries
- is able to work in a supervisory position of television and documentary production both in the public and private sectors, is competent in delivering one´s knowledge through teaching, coaching/guidance and management
- is ready to work in a creative field of the audiovisual media as independent film director, screenwriter, journalist or producer
- can implement the knowledge, skills and experience in content production of the media environment having several platforms in today´s information society
- is able to take part in international creative and production projects in the field of the audiovisual media
- can critically assess and analyse the creative results of one’s own and the others, and the need for post-graduate studies and own professional development
- is ready to continue the PhD studies in the fields related to the audiovisual media

Graduation requirements

In order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume and compiling and defend their final exploratory or creative project a documentary film. show more...
International students must receive a positive result for course FKI6006.FK Introduction to Estonian Culture in order to fulfill the graduation requirements. The International student is a student without Estonian citizenship, long-term residence permit or permanent right of residence.