MA thesis requirements for Film Theory Specialization:
The thesis is the independent scientific work of the candidate, the topic of which is determined by the thesis adviser and the candidate from the field of study taught at the Department. It displays the knowledge of the candidate acquired in the MA Program, the literacy of the candidate in the international literature of the given scientific question, and the analytic skills of the candidate in the interpretation of screen media products. All cases where a student is suspected with plagiarism will be brought to the Board of Review.
Formal requirements:
Length: minimum 70.000 characters, maximum 140.000 characters without spaces (12.000-24.000 words) at a spacing of 1.5 and font size 12. One copy must be submitted bound, another stapled. MA theses should also be submitted electronically (attach/tape a disc in a paper case with a copy of the electronic version of the thesis to the inside of the back cover of the bound copy).
The title page of the thesis must include the name of the author; the title of the MA thesis in Hungarian as well as in the language of the degree program; the name of the university, the faculty as well as the name of the program; the name of the thesis adviser; and the year of submission of the thesis.
Assessment:
Assessment is on a five-grade scale. During the evaluation, the referee must take into account whether the author has adhered to the prescribed requirements concerning content and form. The factors relevant for grading are: scientific achievement, familiarity with the literature as well as the ability to apply it in a professional manner, structured presentation and apt application of the results, potential topics for further research.
MA thesis requirements for Filmmaking Specialization:
The thesis project in the Filmmaking Specialization has to be submitted as a portfolio. The details and the format of the portfolio are to be determined in close collaboration with the adviser, but in all cases has to include: (1) creative film/video or other screen media project, (2) theoretical/historical description of the background of the chosen theme, (3) description of the phases of the work, i.e. a diary of the creative process. The length of the written part is between 20.000-30.000 characters without space (3.500-5.000 words).