Film & Screen Arts Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Film & Screen Arts Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
BA (Hons) Film & Screen Arts is a practical filmmaking course that focuses on the craft and aesthetics of contemporary filmmaking. With a focus on cinematic storytelling, the course allows you to design and create storyworlds for a range of audiences, and to gain real insight into the global filmmaking industries.
Within this course you will explore the practical craft skills necessary to succeed as a practical filmmaker or content producer, while being guided from the initial idea to shooting and screening.
### At a glance
* Degree: BA (H...
BA (Hons) Film & Screen Arts is a practical filmmaking course that focuses on the craft and aesthetics of contemporary filmmaking. With a focus on cinematic storytelling, the course allows you to design and create storyworlds for a range of audiences, and to gain real insight into the global filmmaking industries.
Within this course you will explore the practical craft skills necessary to succeed as a practical filmmaker or content producer, while being guided from the initial idea to shooting and screening.
### At a glance
* Degree: BA (Hons) Film & Screen Arts
* UCAS codes: 3-year degree W692 / 4-year degree with Integrated Foundation P311
* UCAS points: 104–120
### What you’ll learn and how you’ll study
You’ll explore the practical craft skills necessary to succeed as a practical filmmaker or content producer, including:
* Cinematography and lighting design
* Directing and camera operation
* Sound design and mixing
* Production design and art direction
* Editing and post-production
In addition to practical skills, you’ll be challenged to consider the societal role of film, the effect of online streaming on cinema, and effective strategies to showcase your work. From the initial idea, to shooting and screening, you’ll be guided to think critically about your creative techniques in the context of culture, society and the broader world.
### Creative collaboration and contemporary forms
Studying filmmaking in an arts university fosters creative collaborations, leading to the creation of unique works that go beyond traditional film forms, such as screen-based installations, music videos, and site-specific cinema.
Led by a team of practising filmmakers, sound artists and film writers, all areas of your learning are underpinned by critical thinking and cultural enquiry to encourage understanding of how film functions in its many contemporary forms.
### Facilities, studios and professional equipment
Our experienced technicians support your practical learning, and you’ll have access to outstanding facilities, including film and media studios, sound recording and post-production studios, vocal recording booths and foley studio space.
Our Multimedia Studio is stocked with specialist media equipment, including Arri Alexa, Black Magic Ursa, 8mm film cameras, Arri Super 16mm cinema cameras and a Blackmagic Cintel film scanner, camera rigs, specialist lighting kit, sound-recording kit and much more.
### Why choose this course?
* Practical filmmaking is at the heart of what and how we study. Expect practical skills and workshops covering all filmmaking roles.
* Access to professional filmmaking equipment, from motion-picture film cameras to industry-standard digital cinema cameras. Studio facilities include an infinity green screen cove, sound-recording studio and editing workstations in class.
* Filmmaking is at the centre of every unit and you will be asked to experiment and develop methods of practice that match your creative intentions. Whether on location or in the studio, you will be confidently in control of the work you make.
* Encouragement to enter film festivals in the UK, Europe and beyond, as well as the opportunity to showcase work in an on-site independent cinema.
* Students benefit from our partnership with Real Ideas, which provides opportunities to create and screen 360-degree content in Europe’s first-of-its-kind immersive dome, also compatible with VR, augmented reality and mixed reality.
### Careers and future opportunities
Career opportunities include: Independent Filmmakers, Commercial Filmmakers, Documentary Filmmakers, Artist Filmmakers, Directors, Producers, Production Designers, Cinematographers, Scriptwriters, Editors, Location Managers, Researchers, Post-Production Specialists and Sound Designers.
Course Information
3 option s available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A16-E82
Institution Code
P65
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104.0
120.0
Although many of our students do come in with top grades and high UCAS points, these aren’t necessarily essential for entry. We typically ask for a minimum of 104 UCAS points, but we understand that talented artists, designers and makers can have a wide range of relevant strengths and skills beyond formal qualifications. We’re just as interested in exploring your portfolio as we are in seeing your grades.
A level
C,C,B
B,B,B
We welcome A levels in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We welcome Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course
Access to HE Diploma
We welcome Access to HE Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
D*D
We welcome Pearson BTEC Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
We welcome International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
D*D
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
We welcome Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Scottish Advanced Higher
D,D,C
C,C,C
We welcome Scottish Advanced Higher in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Scottish Baccalaureate
We welcome Scottish Baccalaureate in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
T Level
We welcome T Level in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Scottish Higher
We welcome Scottish Higher in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
We can accept AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (core maths) when combined with other qualifications
AS
We can accept AS levels when combined with other qualifications.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2,M2,P2
We welcome Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
We can accept City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
Extended Project
We can accept Extended Project when combined with other qualifications.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We welcome Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We can accept Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) when combined with other qualifications.
National progression Award - Scotland
We can accept National Progression Award - Scotland when combined with other qualifications.
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths)
We can accept NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
We can accept Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
We welcome Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
We can accept Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
Scottish National Certificate
We can accept Scottish National Certificate when combined with other qualifications.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
We can accept Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) when combined with other qualifications.
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate
We can accept Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate when combined with other qualifications.
WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths)
We can accept WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We can accept WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales when combined with other qualifications.
Apprenticeship Level 3/SCQF Level 6
We welcome Apprenticeship Level 3/SCQF Level 6 in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course. May need to be combined with other qualifications.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
We can accept Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) when combined with other qualifications.
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