BA (Hons) Filmmaking

Course Overview

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

General Eligibility

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.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.