Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
UCAS Code: 212F | Bachelor of Arts - BA
Entry requirements
A level
Two passes at A-level are required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
minimum score of 24 with 3 subjects at Higher Level.
Scottish Higher
Scottish Highers — 3 passes (grade D or above).
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About this course
BA Filmmaking is a practical filmmaking programme aimed at those passionate about storytelling in cinema and television. It is a rich and challenging environment for students keen to develop their storytelling skills in a specialist area.
The programme will let you dive deep into your chosen specialism and work collaboratively with peers in practical settings. The programme will let you choose your specialism across three years:
* Cinematography
* Directing
* Editing
* Production
* Sound
* Writing
BA Filmmaking has critical thinking and professional development at its core. Our workshops and seminars are designed to enhance your ability to appreciate what has gone before as you craft the stories of the future. You will benefit from industry contacts, attend masterclasses, and gain tuition from industry practitioners. We will help you develop as collaborators to work on student films, tell stories and advance your skills. The programme allows regular opportunities to share work with your peers and the staff team throughout your degree.
We do not accept deferred entry for this programme.
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The School of Drama, Dance, Production and Film scholarships are awarded for a mixture of financial need and merit. Scholarships within the School of DDPF are applied for and awarded on an annual basis. If you are offered a place at the Conservatoire for drama, dance, production or film (DDPF), you will be forwarded the link to Apply for a DDPF Scholarship. - https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/scholarships/.
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
School of Drama, Dance, Production and Film
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