Study programme code

BFFVM.FK

Study programme administrator

Tiina Lokk

MER study programme code

1669

version code

BFFVM/13.FK

School / college

FK - Baltic Film, Media and Arts School

Study programme title in Est.

Filmikunst

study programme title in Engl.

Film Arts

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 or equivalent qualification in film or audiovisual show more...
media field and/or extensive professional experience; art design specialisation requires previous education and/or experience in the field of art. It is also obligatory to have English skills on B2 level.

Degrees conferred

kunstide magister

Study programme aims and objectives

A uniquely designed 1+1 year course, divided into an initial year of taught classes on the principal film-making professions, show more...
and a second year dedicated to the completion of final examination films.

During the first year, students are supervised individually and in teams by tutors in a hands-on learning process. In the second year, students develop their examination works, from choosing their own shooting locations through to post-production.

Applicants are expected to have sufficient prior skills and knowledge of film-making to allow them to focus on practical film-making from week one under the supervision of internationally acknowledged professionals. Applicants for film theory specialization should demonstrate an interest in the history and theory of the moving image.

All student films are developed, shot and post-produced in teams, closely mirroring a realistic industry work process in order to ease graduates’ transitions to the professional environment and the launch of their careers.

Film theory track follows a slightly different programme putting more emphasis on academic writing and research activities.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- has in-depth knowledge in film with the focus on a chosen film profession and competently analyses the interrelations between the disciplines of audiovisual arts show more...

- is equipped to professionally work in leading role in any fiction film or other audiovisual genre production
- values the importance of team work and is able to efficiently collaborate with other members of the film crew, including in international work environment
- is capable of analyzing audiovisual art's role in culture and society, and can critically assess the impact of one's own professional creative activities
- is aware of the importance of continuous training and education and is able to plan one's own professional career

Graduation requirements

In order to graduate from the Film Arts MA, student has to pass the curriculum's subjects and finish the creative master's thesis depending on the chosen field of specialty. show more...


Before graduating it is also obligatory to develop English skills on level C1 and computer skills stipulated by Tallinn University.