Filmmaking BA (Hons)

This exciting degree course has been created in response to the rise of the UK film and television industrys a global success.<br/><br/>On this practical course, youll explore all aspects of filmmaking to set yourself up for a successful career as a producer, director or writer.<br/><br/>Our expert staff will stretch you to develop your deep creative understanding of the art of filmmaking, focusing on the production of original, entertaining and innovative content through the production of dramas, documentaries, adverts, music videos and experimental work.<br/><br/>Work on real-life briefs with our industry partners, learning the technical and production skills required to produce a professional portfolio tailored to your career goals.<br/><br/>Taught in partnership with NTU’s School of Arts and Humanities and Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies, you’ll benefit from a wide range of staff expertise and industry-standard facilities and equipment.<br/><br/>**Key features**<br/><br/><br/>- Innovative filmmaking– this course has been developed with input from industry and academic staff with a wealth of experience.<br/><br/><br/>- Focus on writing, directing and producing. We want to create filmmakers who can develop their own projects.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn in a creative studio environment, using industry-standard facilities such as high-end camera equipment and green-screen studios, and software such as Davinci Resolve and Adobe Creative suite.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your professional skills through self-initiated work experience placements, industry competitions, collaborations with organisations and guest lectures.<br/><br/><br/>- Use industry-standard facilities and equipment such as high-end cameras, sound recording booths and green-screen studios, along with industry-recognised software.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from staff with expertise in areas such as directing, producing and scriptwriting, plus technical skills such as editing, lighting, sound and camera operating.<br/><br/><br/>- Choose to go on an international study trips to recognised film cities.<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunity to apply for a European or international exchange to one of our partner institutions, such as Northern Arizona University in the USA.<br/><br/><br/>- Exhibit your work at our Showcase, with the opportunity to be selected to exhibit at other industry graduate events.<br/><br/><br/>- This course is design approved by the International Moving Image Society, recognising the quality and relevance of our course content. <br/><br/><br/>- NTU is Ranked 12th in the UK for Art and Design. (The Complete University Guide 2021). <br/><br/><br/>- NTU is ranked in the top 15 universities in the UK for Design and Crafts (14th). (The Guardian University Guide 2021).<br/><br/><br/>**Assessment**<br/><br/>Assessment is 100% coursework. You’ll be assessed at the end of each module and awarded a grade, receiving feedback throughout.<br/><br/>**Career prospects**<br/><br/>Employability is a key focus of this course, with modules including initiatives such as live projects and the opportunity to exhibit your work publicly, helping to raise your profile and enhance your future career prospects. This course will prepare you to work in the digital media field, in areas such as feature and independent film, television, heritage interpretation, advertising, music video and games production. You will also develop transferable skills for alternative careers in media, writing, research, teaching and academia.<br/><br/>**Facilities**<br/>We are proud to be launching the new Design & Digital Arts building to prepare our graduates for success in professional, technical and commercial careers in the growing cultural and creative industries.<br/>This landmark building will place Nottingham as a UK hub for film, television, animation, UX design, games design, graphic design and more.<br/><br/>Facilities include:<br/><br/>Collaborative studio spaces for each discipline<br/>Digital Innovation Lab and VR/Mixed Reality Studio<br/>Exhibition spaces<br/>TV and Film Studio<br/>Black Box studio<br/>Film Production editing suites<br/>Screen printing room<br/>Sound studios<br/>Stop Motion Studio<br/>Café

If you’re looking for somewhere that’ll get you credibility, plenty of real-world experience, and the attention of employers, at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), you'll find all that and so much more.<br/><br/>They offer a huge range of undergraduate courses that have been created with careers in mind, built in collaboration with industry experts and accrediting bodies, with employer facing work experience included as standard – you’ll be sure to find a course to suit your interest and ambitions. <br/><br/>Choose to study at one of their university sites across Nottingham, and be a part of one of the UK’s top student cities with a reputation for being an affordable and friendly place to live. Or study in a vibrant capital city, at their newest campus in London, right in the creative core of one of the world’s top-ranked student cities. <br/><br/>Ranked 2nd in the UK for Student Life (University Compare 2026) and with NTU's accommodation gurantee, it's a place everyone can call home. Your first year of accommodation in Nottingham is guaranteed if you are offered and accept a place through Clearing (T&Cs apply). <br/><br/>Join NTU this September and enjoy GOLD-rated teaching, long-lasting employability support and incredible extracurricular opportunities at one of the UK’s largest and most applied to universities.<br/><br/>“Studying here has allowed me to challenge my perspectives and think critically. The support from tutors is second to none, and I've grown so much as a person and as a student.”<br/>Mary Jarvis, Psychology