BA (Hons) Filmmaking

Develop the power of your storytelling through confident employment of creative and technical filmmaking skills in drama, documentary and experimental film production.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Study theory to develop your creative practice and be guided by industry-experienced tutors in all aspects of film production

• Explore a range of filmmaking disciplines, including directing for drama, experimental film and documentary, together with producing, cinematography, screenwriting, design, editing and post-production, and location and post-production sound

• Learn who your audience is and how to engage them

• Explore the responsibilities of your practice, discover your voice and develop that as a filmmaker

Access to HE Diploma:

• Pass overall with a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points.

T Levels:

• Pass overall with a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

Scottish Awards:

• 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.

Irish Leaving Certificate:

• 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at a higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.

International baccalaureate:

• 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.

Portfolio Required:

• All suitable candidates will be required to submit a portfolio, examples of which could include: cartoons; photography; video; scripts; storyboards; artwork; written critical papers or reviews; radio recordings. Further guidance will be provided to applicants when they are asked to submit a portfolio.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.