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BA Film Production and Theatre

Brunel University London, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BA Film Production and Theatre course at Brunel University London is a comprehensive and innovative program that combines the study of film production and theatre arts. Students will learn the skills necessary to create engaging and high-quality films, as well as the artistic and technical aspects of theatre performance. The course covers a wide range of topics, including screenwriting, directing, cinematography, lighting, sound design, and acting for camera. Additionally, students will gain practical experience through film shoots, live performances, and industry events. By the end of the program, students will have created their own films and participated in multiple theatre productions, giving them a well-rounded understanding of the film and theatre industries.

Additional Information

The course is taught by experienced industry professionals who are passionate about teaching and mentoring students. Students will also have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including editing suites, sound studios, and rehearsal spaces. The program places a strong emphasis on collaboration and creativity, providing students with the opportunity to work on real-world projects and gain valuable experience in the industry.

Unlock Your Creative Potential at Brunel University London

Brunel University London is an excellent choice for aspiring filmmakers and theatre practitioners due to its reputation for producing innovative and high-quality productions. The university has a strong focus on practical learning, with state-of-the-art facilities and experienced instructors. Additionally, the course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the film and theatre industries, giving them the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their chosen careers.

Why You Should Study This Course

Your degree will give you a thorough understanding of film by combining production with the theory of visual digital media. Delve into practical film and video-making, scriptwriting, filming and editing, whilst honing your critical analysis and research skills to develop a comprehensive understanding of how the film and TV industries work.

In addition to film production skills, you will also have the opportunity to study a wide variety of theatre-related specialisms such as acting, applied practice, devising/theatre making, digital theatre, musical theatre, physical theatre and writing for performance. This course will prepare you to pursue a wide range of careers in the theatre and entertainment industries and beyond.

The course will allow you to bring your ideas, thoughts and inspirations to the screen. By using the fantastic editing suites with up-to-date production software including Avid with accredited training facilities for Final Cut Pro 10 you will be able to bring your creations to life.

During your degree, you will be able to immerse yourself in one of the cultural capitals of the world. Being so close to London will give you easy access to the city’s rich and diverse culture and theatre events. You will have the opportunity to go on theatre visits and take part in workshops with cutting-edge theatre companies as part of your course. Past theatre trips have included productions in the West End, The Barbican, The National Theatre, Royal Court, Sadler’s Wells and many others.

As well as enhancing your learning by attending screenings at the British Film Institute, the Institute of Contemporary Arts and other cinemas across the capital, you will also be eligible to enter our annual Brunel University Film Festival (BUFF) with categories including Best Fiction, Best Non-Fiction and Best Overall Film. This will allow you to put what you have learnt into practice.

Learn with confidence knowing that you are taught by cutting-edge academics and industry specialists who are some of the best in the UK. You’ll benefit from their in-depth knowledge and passion for what they teach as well as their first-hand experience of what it takes to break into the film and theatre industries. Many have published work in the field, so some of the books on your reading list may be written by those teaching you.

General Eligibility

  • GCE A-level BBC.

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DMM in any subject.

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM in any subject, with an A-Level at grade C.

  • BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma M in any subject, with A-Levels grades BB.

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma 29 points.

  • Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in the  Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.

  • T levels: Merit overall

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory

  • Creative Project Development

  • Perspectives 1

  • Storytelling

Optional

  • Acting 1: Essential Skills

  • Applied Drama Practice 1: An Introduction

  • Digital & Technical Theatre 1

  • Ensemble Production

  • Musical Theatre 1

  • Physical Theatre 1: Between Dance and Theatre

  • Theatre Making 1

2 Year 2

Compulsory

  • Advanced Filmmaking

  • Perspectives 2

  • Short Fictions

  • Understanding the Film and Television Industries

Optional

  • Animation

  • Acting 2: Beyond Naturalism

  • Applied Drama 2: Project

  • Digital Performance 2

  • Film and TV Genres

  • Musical Theatre 2: Histories, Practices and Theories

  • Professional Development Project: Moving Image, Activism and Social Justice

  • Physical Theatre 2: Performance and Embodiment

  • Screenwriting and Narrative Theory

  • Theatre Making 2

  • World-Cinemas

  • Writing 2: Experiments in Language for Performance

3 Year 3

Compulsory

  • Dissertation in Film Practice

  • Final Production

  • Special Project in Film and Television Studies

  • Written Dissertation

Optional

  • Analysis of Film and Television Work Experience

  • Anti-Racism and Performance

  • American Independent Cinema

  • Alternative Film and Video Production

  • Advanced Physical Theatre 3

  • Advanced Musical Theatre 3

  • Advanced Acting 3

  • Documentary: Image and Violence

  • Digital Performance and Technology 3

  • Gender and Sexuality

  • Journeying the Self through Psychology and Expressive Arts

  • Horror

  • Perspectives 3: Battling with Ideas

  • Professional Experience and Development

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS: 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas)

Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)

BrunELT: 63% (min 55% in all areas)

TOEFL: 90 (min R18, L17, S20, W17)

Additional Information

This course is available: 4 years full-time with placement

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