Film Production with Foundation Year Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Do you want to bring stories to life on screen? BA (Hons) Film Production is your gateway to a career in the film industry. developing your skills and knowledge of how films go from concept to screen. Explore every aspect of film production, from scriptwriting and directing to post-production techniques.

In the Foundation Year of this four-year course, you’ll build essential academic study skills. This year will help you gain confidence in your abilities. You’ll also identify your strengths and areas for development. Together, these will prepare you for progression to the undergraduate degree.

Why study Film Production at BNU?
Hands on Learning
Throughout your studies, you’ll actively engage in real-world projects. From short films to documentary segments, you’ll be hands-on with cameras, lighting equipment, and sound gear. This practical experience hones your technical skills and prepares you for the dynamic challenges of the industry.

Learn From Industry Experts
You’ll be taught by both talented academics and experienced industry professionals Many of our lecturers have written and produced award-winning films and TV shows and can share their valuable industry insights.

Networking opportunities
While studying BA Film Production you’ll be connected with industry professionals, guest speakers, and our alumni network. You can get involved in networking events, workshops, and collaborations which provide a platform for you to build valuable relationships and open doors for future projects.

Endorsed by ScreenSkills Select
This degree is endorsed by ScreenSkills Select, which means that it has been independently assessed by a team of highly-regarded industry evaluators, who use detailed criteria and provide annual feedback to help further strengthen links and relevance to the industry. They make sure the courses are addressing the main priorities for screen employers, making it easier for you to get the job you want after finishing your studies.

What will I study
We’ll start the course by exploring the key theories and skills you need to analyse and deconstruct films. You’ll look at Hollywood cinema, documentaries, independent and art cinema, and more, as well as the impact of streaming.

During your time at BNU, you’ll explore the ins and outs of the industry. You'll study virtual production, advanced technical skills, American cinema and directing skills, including the use of specialist cameras. You'll develop production and screenwriting research skills, as well as studying how to develop projects (through pre-production, production and post) in industry contexts. Covering everything from fiction and documentary production and news gathering to music videos and external client filming. You'll also have opportunities to create a showreel.

We’ll help you understand the complexities of visual storytelling with specialist modules on film forma and storyboarding. You’ll cover camera, lighting, sound, editing and all elements of planning and pre-production, bringing them together to produce a range of fiction and non-fiction films. You'll also benefit from filming weeks and filming live events, all of these have different demands and require flexible and organised thinking.

For information about our facilities and more, visit: https://www.bucks.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-film-production