Filmmaking - BA(Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Bristol
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bristol
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Start date
Different dates available
Why Filmmaking?
Our production-based BA (Hons) Filmmaking focuses on key drama and documentary storytelling skills by developing advanced craft techniques used in the professional media. Creative practical work is underpinned by an in-depth understanding of culture and context.
The course pushes boundaries, intellectually and imaginatively. We will open your eyes to filmmaking for the 21st century through development of non-linear, trans-media and multiplatform projects. The aim is to give you the knowledge to navigate the industry as it changes over the next 10 to 20 years by applying techniques you have never used, never imagined.
Our high-quality, multi-skilled graduates go on to work in careers in the creative industries and in groundbreaking roles in digital media.
Why study this course?
Film making is based at Bower Ashton Campus, part of the City Campus, where exceptional facilities and resources include state-of-the-art digital media studios, while production and fabrication workshops offer a combination of traditional tools and the latest technology.
This is a production-based degree: you will learn by making. Our teaching team works at the cutting edge of contemporary media practice, with high levels of practical experience and expertise.
You will have the opportunity of studying and accessing facilities at other sites within City Campus. This may include attending lectures, including guest lectures, and seminars at the City Campus at Arnolfini and City Campus at Watershed in Bristol city centre.
Real-world experience
Bristol is one of the UK's principal media production centres with a unique arts and culture scene. Our strong industry contacts, including the BBC, ITV, Aardman Animations, Endemol, Icon Films and E3 Media, ensure ongoing professional input. Work experience is integral to the course.
Recent guest speakers have included broadcast commissioners, cinematographers, directors, composers and coders/designers who shared their...
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Professional accreditation
The course is recognised by Creative Skillset, Sector Skills Council, and carries the Creative Skillset Tick indicating courses appropriate for a creative industries career.
Placements
We have strong links with broadcasters and the film industry, with the cultural and voluntary sectors, and with commerce. You will spend at least 15 days on work experience in Years 2 and 3. We encourage a confident, entrepreneurial approach alongside imagination and creativity.
Placements could be with a major TV channel, a small independent film company or an...
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Subjects
- Media
- Production
- Teaching
- Industry
Course programme
Year 1
You will study the following compulsory modules:
- Professional Practice 1: Introduction to Filmmaking and Creative Media
- Scriptwriting
- Sound, Image and Sensory Experience
- Exploring Interactive Media
- Creating Screen Fiction
Year 2
You will study the following compulsory modules:
- Documentary Research and Production
Plus either
- Narrative and Experience
- Professional Practice 2: Developing Craft Skills
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- International Exchange
- Professional Practice 2: Developing Craft Skills for International Exchange
Final Year
You will study the following compulsory modules:
- Preparation for Self-Directed Study in Filmmaking and Creative Media
- Professional Practice 3: Work Experience and Future Directions
- Filmmaking and Creative Media Dissertation
- Self-Directed Study in Filmmaking and Creative Media
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved we will inform you.
Learning and TeachingTeaching and learning takes place primarily through lectures and seminars. There is an extensive range of craft technical workshops at each level of the course.
For more details see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.
AssessmentA variety of assessment methods are used throughout the course, including projects, essays, group presentations and audio-visual presentation. There are no exams.
Critical evaluations are written throughout the course. In these students are expected to critique and analyse their own production work, and also relate it to the broader context and history of professional media production. Marks from modules undertaken in years 2 and 3 can contribute to the final award.
For more details see our full glossary of assessment terms.
Filmmaking - BA(Hons)