Filmmaking and Screen Writing
University of the West of Scotland
UCAS Code: WW68 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of the West of Scotland
UCAS Code: WW68 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
For year 2 entry, BBB required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
For year 2 entry, 28 points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
For year 2 entry, DDM required in relevant subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM required for Year 2 entry
Scottish Advanced Higher
For year 2 entry
Scottish HNC
Entry to Year 1 with HNC in one of the following titles: Creative Industries; Professional Writing Skills; Media & Communication Entry to Year 2 with a HNC with B in the graded unit in one of the following titles: Creative Media; Communication with Media; Media Analysis & Production
Scottish HND
Entry to Year 3 with a HND with B in the graded unit in one of the following titles: Creative Media; Communication with Media; Media Analysis & Production
Scottish Higher
T Level
Pass (C and above)
For Year 2 entry, Grade M is required in relevant subject
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About this course
Pursue your passion for cinema with our BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Screenwriting programme.
Offering a unique balance between film theory, filmmaking and scriptwriting, you’ll develop industry-accredited skills that’ll give you a competitive edge in the creative sector.
With teaching led by industry professionals, you’ll use the latest digital film technology, cameras and software to hone your craft.
Programme Highlights
This programme combines academic theory and hands-on practice, helping you to develop industry-accredited skills.
You’ll develop transferable skills in content production, information processing and professional communication – meaning you can develop your portfolio.
This programme is professionally accredited by ScreenSkills.
You’ll have access to the latest digital film technology, cameras and software.
Guest lectures and masterclasses will provide industry insight and further your understanding of key issues within the sector.
Programme Details
The BA (Hons) Filmmaking & Screenwriting programme will help you develop the essential creative, critical and professional skills required to work in cinema, TV and related industries.
The programme will help you build up a portfolio of work and provide you with experience of post-production, research, scriptwriting and camera operation.
Modules are taught by industry professionals and our range of masterclasses are led by internationally-acclaimed directors, cinematographers and writers.
As well as having access to the latest digital film technology, you’ll also have the opportunity to work from our teaching space at Glasgow’s Film City – Scotland’s filmmaking hub.
Careers
Graduates from this programme have gone on to work in the following roles:
Directors
Camera operators
Editors
Film and TV production
Journalism
Marketing
Management
Modules
Year 1:
Introduction to digital filmmaking and screenwriting.
Year 2:
Develop your creative skills in the contexts of fiction and documentary production, and script-writing. You will also deepen your understanding of film theory.
Year 3:
Engage in more ambitious filmmaking and script-writing projects, developing a sophisticated appreciation of contemporary themes in cinematic theory and practice.
Year 4:
Complete a major research project in a specialist area of filmmaking of your choosing, and consolidate your understanding of film production.
Assessment methods
Practical workshops and a range of assessment methods which can range from group work, short tasks, practical tests etc.
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The Uni
Ayr Campus
New College Lanarkshire
Business and Creative Industries
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