BA (Hons) Film Production

Film Production 2011

COURSE OVERVIEW

Creating any sort of film depends on a team of technically gifted individuals working together. This course gives you practical experience of the many aspects of filmmaking, both live action drama productions and documentaries. You’ll learn the skills needed to take on key creative and production roles in mainstream film production.

You discover the entire process of film production and the relationship between the various roles and stages including designing, editing, sound, cinematography, production and direction. You’ll make your own visually exciting and engaging films that entertain and challenge audiences. By the end of year 3 you’ll be an accomplished film production specialist with a range of skills and a practical, realistic and commercial outlook.

 

This course is accredited by Skillset.

 

RESOURCES

· Our staff are industry professionals who are passionate about their craft.

· You’ll learn more about the latest developments in the industry from respected visiting tutors and specialists from our Industry Liaison Group.

· We have professional filmmaking equipment for each part of the process from pre-production to delivery of completed films.

· We have a student production hub with three separate production offices opening off the main space.

· Resources include:

  • 16mm film and professional video cameras
  • 3 studios
  • 5 offline Avid Media Composer editing suites
  • 1 online Avid ‘Nitrus’ suite
  • 1 Avid teaching Lab with 16 Media Composer workstations,
  • 3 ‘Protools’ audio suites
  • 2 recording booths and a screening room

 

YEAR 1

Year 1 gives you an intensive introduction to the fundamentals of film production and theoretical concepts, and a thorough grounding in technical skills, disciplines and knowledge.

· You’ll work on a range of short films and in specialist workshops.

· You’ll have hands-on experience in a wide-range of specialisms and craft skills.

· By the end of Year 1 you will be expected to specialise in one particular area.

 

YEAR 2

Year 2 will broaden your horizons, encouraging experimentation and development in your specialism. There is less direct teaching and more independent learning. You’ll explore all aspects of film and push the boundaries of your discipline.

 

YEAR 3

In Year 3 you will work on your graduation film, which may be showcased at an international film festival. You’ll make an investigative study and focus on vocational aspects of your learning including career planning, promotion and marketing to prepare you for employment or postgraduate study.

 

Film Production 2011

 

INTERVIEWS AND PORTFOLIOS

Interviews are an opportunity for you to demonstrate to us your self-motivation and commitment to your area of study. We will be particularly interested in how you have responded to a given brief, together with any self-initiated projects. We will expect to see contextual work, which can include a short five–minute film or showreel, or an extensive visual portfolio. Work which you have produced in your own time will not only strengthen your portfolio, but will display commitment, personal interest and demonstrate a wider appreciation of the visual arts. Film is both a visual and an aural medium and we would expect to see evidence of ability in either or both of these areas.

 

WHAT WE LOOK FOR
We are interested in students who are passionate about film and who possess an understanding of and commitment to the industry. On graduating, it is extremely likely that you will become a freelancer and will need to have a proactive approach to potential employment and employers. Because of this, we look for students who have taken the initiative, accomplished actual projects and have some paid or unpaid work experience. Film is a fast moving profession, requiring resilience and a commitment to long, demanding hours. Film practitioners must continually create, invent and adapt and our students must be willing to do the same. A demonstrable interest in film and cinema is essential.

 

STUDY TIME

Study is divided across taught hours, studio and/or work environment time, and independent study. Excellent professional and technical support is available and students are encouraged to experiment and work collaboratively on self-initiated projects. We expect students to spend an average of 40 hours per week on their studies, although it is likely that these hours will vary throughout the academic year.

 

COURSE LEADER

David Munns

CONTACT

Admissions

Tel: 01202 363228/363225

Email: admissions@aucb.ac.uk

 

Film Production 2011