The Northern School of Art
UCAS Code: W692 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Successfully complete Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Successfully complete Foundation Diploma
T Level
Pass (C and above)
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About this course
As a student on this collaborative and practical degree, you will develop the skills for both creative and technical film, television and theatre production.
There are opportunities to specialise in producing, directing, cinematography, scriptwriting, post-production and/or Stage management / sound/lighting in film, television and theatre.
Throughout the three years, you can create screen and theatre productions that showcase your skills and the ability to create new and original content for film and contemporary theatre practice.
Students will gain a strong understanding of the technical requirements needed for this industry providing you with a distinct competitive advantage in the film making, television and theatre industries. This course works closely with other programmes such as Acting, Model Making & Visual FX, Costume Design and Production Design, because of this students will experience a fully rounded teaching environment with the faculty working collaboratively across all cast and crew requirements.
A driving force for the programme is to create graduates that are industry ready for the growing sectors of Stage & Screen. This programme allows for the key learning for in both the world of stage and screen providing experience of both strands offering the student a distinct advantage in the job market.
Our assessment for this course is not exam-based. You will be assessed on the film or theatre productions you make as part of your final year project.
Throughout the three years, you will create screen and theatre productions. Showcasing your skills and abilities to create new and original content for film and theatre practice. Students will use Black Magic cameras as well as utilize traditional super-16mm film using Arriflex cameras. Our BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre course provides students with access to industry standard software including Premiere Pro and Avid. You will work on a minimum of 10 productions across three years, probably more due the collaborative nature of the degree course.
Film school students work with live clients and will submit for festivals and competitions throughout the degree. Including the Kodak Commercial Awards, RTS Awards and National Student Drama Festival as well as others. At the end of the three year course, you will have a broad show-reel of work for your next steps into professional practice
**Awards**
Winner: Best Student Film Tees Valley International Film Festival - 2023
Winner: Best Film - Drama Royal Television Society (North East & Borders - student category) 2023
Nominee: Best Film - Comedy & Entertainment - Royal Television Society (North-East & Borders - student category) 2023
Winner: Best Short Film - Tees Valley International Film Festival Awards 2022
Winner: Best Horror - Tees Valley International Film Festival Awards 2022
Winner: Best Horror - Tokyo Film International Film Festival Awards 2022
Winner: Best Sound Craft Award Kodak NAHEMI Student Commercial Awards 2022
Winner: Best Production Design, Kodak NAHEMI Student Commercial Awards 2021
Best Student Short Film, New Renaissance Film Festival Yorkshire region (student category) 2020
Modules
In your first year (Level Four) you will explore:
- Core Production Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Scriptwriting
- Factual Storytelling
- Production 1
In your second year (Level Five) you will explore:
- Production 2
- Digital; Celluloid / Theatre Production
- Creative Discussion
- Live Project
In your third year (Level Six) you will produce:
- Project Research and Preparation
- Dissertation Report
- Final Major Project
- Final Show and Portfolio
Assessment methods
In course assessment. Each module is assessed upon completion and given a percentage mark.
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