Master degree program
Film and TV Directing

Film and TV Directing

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Master of Аrts

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

Program passport

Speciality Name
Film and TV Directing
Speciality Code
7M02106
Faculty
Journalism

disciplines

Art and Film
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the discipline is to explore the intersection of visual arts and cinematic storytelling, combining aesthetics, theory and practice. Contents: The history and evolution of art forms from ancient times to the present day (various artistic trends, styles and techniques to be studied, and key figures, theories and the influence of social and cultural contexts to be considered); Visual analysis: the study of works of art and films by carefully examining their formal elements (color, composition, shape, line), symbolism and artistic design.

Directing 2
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal is to improve and develop the directing skills of learners, paying special attention to the artistic and technical aspects of film and television directing. The course is aimed at developing the director's unique vision, advanced methods of working with actors and crew, as well as the ability to bring complex stories to life.

Film and Media Research
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [РК1+MT+РК2+ ГЭК] (100)
  • Description - The aim is to study various aspects of cinema and media, including history, aesthetics, technology, social and cultural impact, and to better understand the role of cinema and media in shaping people's perceptions, attitudes and behavior. The discipline examines the ways in which cinema and media reflect and influence society and culture.

Foreign Language (professional)
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form practical skills in various types of speech activity in a foreign language. The training course builds the ability to perceive, understand and translate information in the modern global space, participate in scientific events to test their own research. The discipline is aimed at improving competencies in accordance with international standards of foreign language education.

History and Philosophy of Science
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form a holistic systemic understanding of philosophy as a special form of cognition of the world, its main sections, problems and methods of their study in the context of future professional activity. The training course forms the theoretical and methodological basis of research work.

Organization and Planning of Scientific Research (in English)
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline to form the ability to apply practical skills in the organization and planning of scientific research. The discipline studies: forms and methods of planning, organization and design of scientific articles and dissertations; forms of summarizing the results of scientific research in presentations, speeches, projects, articles.

Pedagogy of Higher Education
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to teach in universities and colleges based on knowledge of higher school didactics, theory of education and management of education, analysis and self-assessment of teaching activities. The training course is aimed at studying the trends in the development of education and the Bologna process. The course will help you master teaching and curatorial skills, various strategies and methods of teaching and education.

Psychology in film
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal is to explore the psychological constructs behind the characters and the narrative. The discipline program includes: 1. Character analysis: the study of character development, understanding their motives; 2. The study of how stories influence the beliefs and behavior of viewers; 3. The analysis of the social impact of stories about heroes and their role in shaping cultural values and norms. The discipline is aimed at studying the psychological aspects that contribute to the creation of characters and interesting stories in cinema.

Psychology of Management
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to provide scientific training of highly qualified specialists based on the study of fundamental concepts of management psychology, creating prerequisites for a theoretical understanding and practical application of the most important aspects of the field of management in the process of professional formation. The course is aimed at studying the patterns of development and functioning of mental processes, the basics of effective interaction and conflict resolution, self-development and self-presentation.

Screenwriting 2
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal is to improve students' skills for writing scripts, allowing them to create multi-layered plots, elaborate characters, dialogues with subtext and a story with a central idea. The course focuses on advanced narrative structures and storytelling techniques, including the formation of an idea, a plot motif, a visual image with a thematic character, building dialogues, showing conflict through action, etc. Special attention will be paid to the study of pitching.

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Asian and Europen Cinema: comparative analysis
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is evaluate history of development of Asian and European cinema, features of their formation and mutual influence; master methods of comparative analysis in order to identify their specifics; to distinguish between general and special in development trends of global film industry; interpret modern film process.

Cinematography
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is in-depth knowledge of compositional, spatial and other features of frame construction and the basic technologies of professional work of the operator. The discipline is aimed at developing knowledge and skills in students in the field of studying cinematography and introducing the learner to production and creative work.

Directing
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the Directing discipline is to develop learners’ skills in creating films and television films. Through the study of various methods, students learn how to collaborate effectively with actors, film crews, and other key professionals. Special emphasis is placed on the director’s role in working with screenwriters, cinematographers, production designers, sound engineers, and producers during the filmmaking process. Additionally, the discipline fosters listeners’ exploration of their own unique narrative language, contributing to the originality and advancement of the cinematic art form.

Editing
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to teach learners creative and technical methods of the film editing. Students will learn how to effectively use editing to tell stories, enhance emotional impact and create meaningful connections in cinema. The program includes the study of the basics of editing, the theory of rhythm and tempo, as well as methods of connecting frames and scenes to achieve artistic effect.

Film and Media Research 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of this discipline is to develop graduates' ability to evaluate the interplay between cinema, television, and new screen technologies. This is achieved by imparting knowledge about dominant and alternative contemporary practices in the production and consumption of global media. This includes advertising, feature and documentary films, as well as regional and world media. The course emphasizes the theoretical, cultural, and historical knowledge necessary for a critical assessment of the contemporary media market.

Film and PR
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - This discipline aims to study the emergence of public relations (PR) in the world film industry and how films are promoted, branded, and distributed all over the world and in certain regions through public relations methods. Content: PR and film history. Film and PR techniques. Film and PR campaigns. Film and PR ethics (authenticity, transparency, and cultural sensitivity). Film and PR in crisis communication (how films have been used to communicate effectively during crises, such as natural disasters, corporate scandals, and political upheaval). Film and Print branding and advertising.

Film Studies
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim is to develop students' skills in analyzing the narrative, artistic, cultural, economic, political and sociological aspects of cinema. Content: Film theory (narrative structures and the role of cinema in the formation and reflection of cultural attitudes and values); Film analysis: the study of individual films; Cinema and society: The study of the relationship between cinema and society (the study of the social, political and economic conditions in which films are produced and consumed). Cinema and Art: Exploring the relationship between cinema and other forms of art.

History of Cinema 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim is to deepen the understanding of the historical development of cinema, the study of critical theories, significant movements and influential filmmakers. The discipline also aims to enhance learners' ability to critically analyze films in their historical, political and cultural contexts.

History of Kazakh Cinema
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal is to study the development of the Kazakh cinema, from its early beginnings to the present day. The discipline aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the historical, cultural, and social contexts that have shaped Kazakh cinema, and to explore the ways in which cinema has reflected and influenced Kazakh society.

Producing
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose: to prepare learners' for professional activities in the field of film production. Students will learn how to develop projects, manage budgets, sign contracts and negotiate, as well as master the skills of marketing and distributing films. Program description: The course covers all aspects of production, from pre-production to post-production and the release of the film to the market.

Screenwriting
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline’s purpose is to develop learners’ skills in creating original works for film and television. It teaches them to craft and write characters, structure plots, and master the language of visual storytelling through various screenwriting techniques and methods.

Theory of Film and Media
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop learners' ability to analyze how films convey meaning, influence the audience and represent society and a period of time. At its core, film theory studies the narrative structure, visual style, and thematic depth of films and other media works in their historical, cultural, and social contexts.

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Formation of practical, educational-methodical skills of conducting lectures, seminars, creatively apply scientific, theoretical knowledge, practical skills in teaching activities, conduct training sessions in the disciplines of the specialty; own modern professional techniques, methods of training, use in practice the latest theoretical, methodological advances, make educational, methodological documentation.

Research
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.

Data for 2021-2024 years