Bachelor of Arts from Queen Margaret University.
BA in Media Production - Film Directing
FILM DIRECTING
REASONS FOR CHOOSING THIS PROGRAMME
Degree from a top International University
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Short Film creation
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Students will direct their own short graduate film with a maximum duration of 30 min.
Participation in Festivals
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The short graduate films participate in Greek and International Festivals.
Distinguished graduates
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Directors with a host of distinctions and first place awards for their graduate films in local and international festivals.
Active participation in real working conditions
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Active participation of students in TV news and shows.
Interactive education
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Visits in TV and film studios, and TV networks.
Professional networking
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Lectures and seminars by renowned professional directors.
International career prospects
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Opportunity to work in Greece and abroad
UNIVERSITY
DURATION IN YEARS
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LANGUAGE
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Studying Media Production - Film Directing at Metropolitan College is the ticket of every ambitious creator who dreams of a future career in the film industry. The BA in Media Production - Film Directing is one of the most award-winning programmes in Film Directing in Greece as the films of students and graduates have been distinguished and received the Best Direction and Best Film awards in Greek and International Film Festivals.
The Film Directing programme is designed to educate and train creative individuals with strong artistic and technical foundations, capable of developing and delivering high-quality audiovisual productions. The curriculum covers the full spectrum of creative and production processes required for the development of film, television, web-based content, and new technology-driven audiovisual formats.
Students acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that enable them to actively participate in the conception, planning, and execution of audiovisual projects. Emphasis is placed on creativity, aesthetic awareness, technical proficiency, and a deep understanding of the social and cultural context of contemporary media production.
Graduates of the programme will be equipped to collaborate effectively with professionals from a range of disciplines, respond to the evolving demands of the audiovisual and creative industries, and seize the opportunities presented by emerging technologies and the global media landscape. As professionals, they stand out for their social awareness, critical thinking, innovative perspective, and unwavering commitment to quality and artistic excellence.
As part of the programme’s curriculum, students are introduced to the production of short films from the first and second year of their studies, culminating in the mandatory completion of a final-year Applied Filmmaking Project. This capstone project allows students to consolidate and demonstrate their creative, narrative, and technical competencies through the development of an original short film.
The high artistic and production quality of Metropolitan College student films is consistently recognised through participation in national and international short film festivals. These opportunities serve as a powerful platform for visibility, industry engagement, and professional advancement. Many programme graduates have already gained critical acclaim and launched their directing careers with award-winning graduation films that marked their entry into the professional world.
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MODULES PER YEAR
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- Media Production: Skills & Techniques
- Narrative & Representation in Film & Media
- Studying Cinema
- Directing Techniques I/Cinematic Language
- Screen Writing
- Directing Techniques II/Artistic Schemes
- Actor’s Craft
- Film and Sound Editing
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- Media Production II: Video Project
- Popular Media Cultures
- Directing Techniques III-Directing Dramatic Scenes
- Film Genre I
- Directing the Actor on Camera
- Directing Techniques IV-Advanced Directing Techniques
- Film Genre II–Non Fiction Filmmaking
- Production Design (Set & Costumes)
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- Media, Culture and Society
- Mental Wealth: Professional Life in Media
- Creative Technologies
- Designing a Research Project
- Screen Writing: Adaptation and Series
- Working in the Film and Creative Industries
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- Advertising and Marketing Communication
- Reflective Creative Practice
- Applied Filmmaking Honours Project
- Pre-Production Short Filmmaking
- Film Festivals
DISCOVER
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Career Prospects
The BA in Media Production – Film Directing programme of Metropolitan College offers the necessary qualifications to those who want to pursue a career and excel in the Film Directing and Production industry.
Graduates of the BA in Media Production – Film Directing programme will be able to:
- work in TV, film and online productions as assistant directors and assistant producers,
- in theatre productions as stage managers and assistant directors,
- in musical and dance performances as creators of the audio-visual parts of the shows etc.
- create their own short-, medium- and feature-length films,
- work in the audio-visual industry, in directing and production teams.
In addition, they can continue their studies in postgraduate university programmes in Greece and abroad.
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Admission Requirements
This programme is addressed to graduates of secondary education who wish to pursue a career in the field of Media Production and Film Directing.
Required documentation:
- Copy of High School Certificate (grade of 10 or above)
- Letters of Recommendation by High School teachers
- Copy of Identity Card
- Passport-sized photos
- Other certificates/degrees
- AMC Application Form
A personal interview complements the evaluation of the above documentation.
Cases of candidates with proven knowledge in the field in addition to their secondary education are examined on a case-by-case basis.
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