Filmmaking
About this course
Our 2-year fast-track BA (Hons) Filmmaking offers film education in an industry setting. Taught by practising film professionals, you will gain a thorough grounding in all areas of the filmmaking process, from script to screen, and become multi-skilled and adaptable. You will acquire the real-world practical skills through work-based learning, amass numerous film credits and be able to start your career in the industry.
- Study on a 2-year, fast-track professional course with like-minded collaborators
- Acquire the real-world practical skills through work-based learning
- Receive in-depth, hands-on training across the key disciplines of filmmaking: Screenwriting, Directing, Cinematography, Sound, Editing, Production (including Production Design) and 1st Assistant Directing
- Access to practising film & TV industry tutors, teaching up-to-date skills and becoming potential sources of work for you when you graduate
- Excellent tutor-to-student ratios and practical exposure to industry mentors
- Learn using up-to-date industry standard equipment and software
- Take part in the production of many filmmaking exercises, individual projects, commercials and graduation films, providing you with a significant body of work for inclusion in your showreel
- Well-thought-out work placements give real-world experiences and future contacts
- No hidden costs - course materials and film budgets are all included in the course fee; you will manage a several thousand-pound budget for film projects
- Access industry jobs and work experience upon graduation
- Learn to navigate the professional business of film as well as finding a creative voice
- Attend film festivals and networking events to help develop your career
- Validation by University of Derby (TEF GOLD 2017- https://www.derby.ac.uk/about/tef/)
London Film Academy is registered with the Office for Students and eligible UK and EU/EEA students are able to apply for UK government Student Finance loans for the duration of their studies.
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