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BA (Hons) Film Production

Arts University Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Film Production degree at Arts University Bournemouth is a dynamic and challenging course that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the film industry. Our course is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of film production, from scriptwriting and directing to cinematography and editing. You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, as well as opportunities to work on real-life productions and collaborate with industry professionals. By the time you graduate, you'll be ready to take on any role in the film industry and make your mark as a talented and innovative filmmaker.

Additional Information

Our course is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of film production, from scriptwriting and directing to cinematography and editing. You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, as well as opportunities to work on real-life productions and collaborate with industry professionals. Our faculty is comprised of experienced industry professionals who will provide you with personalized guidance and mentorship throughout your studies. You'll also have access to a range of career resources and support to help you navigate the film industry after graduation.

Discover Your Passion for Film at Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth is the perfect place to study film production because of our location in the vibrant and creative town of Bournemouth. Our campus is surrounded by stunning coastline, forests, and mountains, providing a unique and inspiring environment for learning. Our faculty has extensive industry experience and will provide you with personalized guidance and mentorship throughout your studies. Plus, our course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to succeed in any role in the film industry, whether you're interested in writing, directing, cinematography, or editing.

Why You Should Study This Course

You'll learn the skills needed to take on key creative and production roles in both live-action drama productions and documentaries. Creating any sort of film depends on a team of technically gifted individuals working together. You'll discover the relationship between the various roles and stages of film production, including designing, editing, sound, cinematography, production, and direction. As a film student at AUB, you'll have access to state-of-the-art equipment and well-equipped studios. We have professional filmmaking equipment for each part of the process, from pre-production to the delivery of completed films. Weve recently been awarded Gold by the TEF (Teaching Excellence Framework) which assesses the quality of teaching. Our staff is exceptional. Our staff is inspiring teachers, researchers, industry practitioners, and technicians who are here to support you with your studies and help you to achieve outstanding outcomes.

General Eligibility

The digital portfolio is your opportunity to demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and €“ most importantly €“ your creativity. We encourage you to use a personal or hosting website to include the following: A showreel or short film(s). The work can be fiction, documentary, and/or experimental. While technical skill will be taken into account, an ability to tell a story and/or provoke a reaction in the viewer is more important than production value at this stage. Additional audiovisual or written material that demonstrates your creativity and your wider interest in the Arts. This can include digital examples of photography, drawings, design, storyboards, music, screenplays, research, and academic writing.

What You'll Study

1 Level 4 (first year)
At this level, all students, regardless of the chosen specialisms, will gain a common understanding of all disciplines. This level of the course introduces you to a range of technical knowledge, theoretical concepts and creative opportunities. You’ll be introduced to fundamental aspects of health and safety, which are essential within the film industry, and which continue to be reinforced throughout the course. Through practical workshops you’ll engage in many aspects of the production process, enabling an informed and guided choice of specialisms at the end of the year. The first year of the course aims to immerse you in the community and practice of making films.
2 Level 5 (second year)
During your second year, your specialist skills will be developed, your practical and critical abilities will be enhanced, and you'll become accustomed to the teamwork which is an essential feature of the film production process. You’ll deepen your specialist learning and develop your ability to reflect on and evaluate your work. Your contextual knowledge and understanding will be extended, and you'll become prepared for the more rigorous pace and scale of work demanded by Level 6. Relevant health and safety practice will continue to be emphasised throughout the year of study.
3 Level 6 (third year)
As a final year student, you’ll demonstrate your abilities within your respective specialist roles and your commitment to the collective responsibility for the production and postproduction of graduation films. Your third year enables you to develop and consolidate your specialist production roles, building on your previous learning. You’ll be required to undertake significant independent study whilst also contributing effectively as a team member to the production process. At this stage you’ll also confirm your award title. Successful fulfilment of the demands of Level 6 will allow you to demonstrate your professional knowledge, including current health and safety practice, your creative and technical abilities, and intellectual maturity, all of which are necessary for effective operation in the film and media industries, or for progression to postgraduate study.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
Academic IELTS or UKVI IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band.

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