Film
University of Brighton
UCAS Code: P313 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Brighton
UCAS Code: P313 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4) At least English language and maths.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Must include at least three subjects at Higher Level.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
This practically focused degree will give you a solid grounding in all aspects of filmmaking.
We help our graduates enter the film and TV industry and go on to fulfilling roles in all stages of production, from pre to post. You will build a solid skills base, ready for a professional career in roles such as directors, producers, editors and camera operators.
You will develop technical, practical and analytical skills through film projects, as well as building a solid understanding of the industry including how to pitch, promote and distribute your work.
You will study production, storytelling and screenwriting, graduating as a skilled, curious, bold and confident practitioner and film-maker.
**TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE**
- Practical and theoretical – hands-on filmmaking makes up 70% of your studies, and the remaining 30% is an opportunity to explore key themes and debates underpinning contemporary and historical cinema.
- Industry knowledge – you will learn how the industry works, from inception to distribution to cinema, to streaming.
- Critical theory – you will leave with a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of critical film theory.
- Work with leading talent – you'll learn with practitioners, filmmakers, distributors and programmers as well as researchers at the cutting edge of conceptual film analysis.
- Placement opportunities – a great opportunity to gain real-world experience and make industry connections for when you graduate.
- International exchange opportunities with Lasalle College of the Arts in Singapore and the Berlin University of Applied Sciences in Germany.
- Inspiring guests run workshops – recent industry visitors include Eastenders and Call the Midwife director Tom, Hescott, Marie Antoinette and Dredd director Pete Travis and Elliot Grove from Raindance.
- Local film events – our students get involved with such as Hastings Rocks, Cinecity and screenings at the Komedia Studio.
- Successful graduates – our alumni have worked on major TV shows including The Crown, work for global post-production houses and started their own production firms.
- Join a vibrant school of art and media based in central Brighton, an artistic and progressive city, and final-year students are invited to exhibit at the annual Graduate Show.
- Follow our Film degree on Instagram @filmbrightonuni
Modules
**Year 1**
Introduction to Filmmaking
Introduction to Screenwriting
Introduction to Film Analysis
Film Production Management
Film Editing
Hollywood Cinema
**Year 2**
Core modules
Screenwriting
Film Sound
Making the Short Film
Contemporary Film
Options*
Creative Writing for Performance
Creative Use of Camera
Identities and The Screen
Film Festivals
Writing for Feature Films and Television
Practical Cinematography
Screen Genres
Industry Placement
**Final year**
Graduate Film Development
Research Development
Directing the Screen
Graduate Film Project
Film Research Project
*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
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