MA Film and Television Production portfolio guide
How to put together a personal statement for your course
Please note:
The application form for the Master’s includes a Personal Statement, where you should briefly describe the project idea you wish to work on.
This course develops skills in one or across the following narrative media: film, TV, radio/audio, new media/ web, print.
What to include in your portfolio
As there are many creative avenues you can take on this project-based degree, we don’t prescribe an ‘ideal’ portfolio. We expect applicants to come from many backgrounds. Indeed, we consider that is a strength of the course.
To guide you, your application portfolio should showcase your extensive experiences in film, TV, and new media. Some portfolio work examples could be:
- Documentary film
- Fiction film
- TV production (documentary, magazine programs, multi-camera drama)
- Websites (particularly non-linear (hypertext) stories)
- Audio projects
- Still photography
- Scripts (either fiction or non-fiction)
- Storyboards
- Treatments
- Filmed Adverts
- Supporting production files explaining your creative approach/activity, and your working methods
You may also include written research papers, such as an undergraduate dissertation.
After you apply for a postgraduate course
Once you've applied for your postgraduate course, there's still lots you can do while you wait for a decision on your application.
Contact us
Any questions? Contact the Faculty Student Recruitment Team.
Phone: +44 (0)23 9284 2990
Email: cci-enquiries@port.ac.uk