this course offers an opportunity to re-define moving image in a fashion context. fashion implies commercial value but also invites and encourages a highly creative approach to cinematic storytelling that reflects culture. this course does not reflect a traditional ‘film school’ format, however, it is a course where you can develop a contextual framework and visual style through research, experimentation and digital innovation to formulate your own creative identity as a fashion filmmaker. we encourage you to identify your motivation through critical engagement with fashion as a cultural entity and to find your most suitable role(s) in a traditional film production team through practice-based projects. the films produced on this course are short; they serve a purpose of interrogating the fashion discourse, showcasing fashion in motion and utiliszing fashion film as a vehicle for change. storytelling, imagination, creativity and digital innovation are essential in this process. what to expect  a dynamic learning environment: work in both individual and collaborative scenarios throughout the course to reflect industry practice, and to support you to identify your strengths in specific roles in film production. a research informed curriculum: critical engagement is an essential part of master's level study and research will provide the contextual framework for practice-based outcomes. exposure to industry experts: hear from an array of industry speakers who will share their professional knowledge and experience. to enhance your learning, you will also have opportunities to speak to researchers engaged with the fashion discourse and beyond. practical experience: practice-based workshops support the main delivery of the course and will give you the space to experiment, explore and innovate, as well as situate your practice in fashion and the moving image. access to industry-standard facilities: located in lcf’s new purpose-built building, you will complete the course with a portfolio of moving image work that will showcase your creative identity and prepare you for the transition to industry. industry and research opportunities  there are opportunities throughout the course to connect with researchers, ual research archives and industry speakers through lectures, workshops, events, extracurricular activities and knowledge exchange scenarios that will expand your network. there will be opportunities to form connections with your peers and co-create in response to live industry briefs internally according to lcf’s current partnerships. you will have access to graduate futures' wide range of workshops, events, entrepreneurial and business opportunities as well as 1:1 consultation to enable your smooth transition to industry. research at ma level research is core to the curriculum and pedagogical approaches for the course. the development of effective approaches towards research enquiry is central for the emergence of a critically reflective and culturally aware practitioner/learner. an iterative approach highlighting the crucial interrelationship between theory and practice, and the value of interdisciplinary modes of interrogation for the potential generation of new knowledge is prioritised. throughout the course, an understanding of the processes and methodologies of research will be developed within the discipline and situated within a broader cultural arena. the integration of theoretical and/or philosophical frameworks provide ways to look at the world in relationship to project work. a systematic approach to research is supported, including the shaping of ethical and achievable research questions and prototyping (of ideas) that may lead to new insights, connections and understanding. through the course core research capabilities are developed, tested, and extended to underpin progressive cycles of reflexive practice. the application of research and critical perspectives in both theory and practice using a range of techniques and research methods are evaluated through formative and summative assessment. this helps to identify areas for potential improvement and development appropriate to your professional aspirations and advanced research potential that culminate in the proposition and independent pursuit of the masters project. climate, social and racial justice we are committed to ensuring that your skills are set within an ethical framework and are working to embed ual’s principles for climate, social and racial justice into the course.