Course Overview
The circulation of Film, Exhibition and Curation is often neglected by producers and analysts alike, yet is central to the medium's ability to find and communicate with an audience. Exhibition is key to the survival of independent film-making and the alternative visions of the world this can carry. This programme from The University of Edinburgh aims to educate and inform future professionals about the significance of this crucial field and to instruct students on ways to manage delivery in a rapidly transforming environment. The MSc in Film, Exhibition and Curation will enable you to understand the circulation of the moving image, to engage with new audiences and develop modes of outreach and accessibility, to generate and manage collaborations, and to become a valuable presence and resource within the film community. The programme is suitable for those wishing to extend their knowledge of film through the development of professional and analytical expertise and through the informed understanding of film exhibition and curatorship. Its distinctive approach offers specialist skills to those who already have some formal film education or professional experience, and will also appeal to those whose interests in film, exhibition and curation come from alternative backgrounds. Career opportunitiesOn completion of the programme you will be equipped with the insights and skills essential for a career in film programming, festival organisation and related professional activities. You will have gained the knowledge of film curation and exhibition required for further academic research or professional practice. You will also have a transferable skill set in communication, research, collaborative working and project management that can be applied to any career you decide to pursue.