Filmmaking
Entry requirements
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications.
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM from a BTEC Extended Diploma
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
UCAS Tariff
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
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About this course
This exciting degree course has been created in response to the rise of the UK film and television industry's a global success.
On this practical course, you'll explore all aspects of filmmaking to set yourself up for a successful career as a producer, director or writer.
Our expert staff will stretch you to develop your deep creative understanding of the art of filmmaking, focusing on the production of original, entertaining and innovative content through the production of dramas, documentaries, adverts, music videos and experimental work.
Work on real-life briefs with our industry partners, learning the technical and production skills required to produce a professional portfolio tailored to your career goals.
Taught in partnership with NTU’s School of Arts and Humanities and Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies, you’ll benefit from a wide range of staff expertise and industry-standard facilities and equipment.
**Key features**
- Innovative filmmaking– this course has been developed with input from industry and academic staff with a wealth of experience.
- Focus on writing, directing and producing. We want to create filmmakers who can develop their own projects.
- Learn in a creative studio environment, using industry-standard facilities such as high-end camera equipment and green-screen studios, and software such as Davinci Resolve and Adobe Creative suite.
- Develop your professional skills through self-initiated work experience placements, industry competitions, collaborations with organisations and guest lectures.
- Use industry-standard facilities and equipment such as high-end cameras, sound recording booths and green-screen studios, along with industry-recognised software.
- Learn from staff with expertise in areas such as directing, producing and scriptwriting, plus technical skills such as editing, lighting, sound and camera operating.
- Choose to go on an international study trips to recognised film cities.
- Opportunity to apply for a European or international exchange to one of our partner institutions, such as Northern Arizona University in the USA.
- Exhibit your work at our Showcase, with the opportunity to be selected to exhibit at other industry graduate events.
- This course is design approved by the International Moving Image Society, recognising the quality and relevance of our course content.
- NTU is Ranked 12th in the UK for Art and Design. (The Complete University Guide 2021).
- NTU is ranked in the top 15 universities in the UK for Design and Crafts (14th). (The Guardian University Guide 2021).
**Assessment**
Assessment is 100% coursework. You’ll be assessed at the end of each module and awarded a grade, receiving feedback throughout.
**Career prospects**
Employability is a key focus of this course, with modules including initiatives such as live projects and the opportunity to exhibit your work publicly, helping to raise your profile and enhance your future career prospects. This course will prepare you to work in the digital media field, in areas such as feature and independent film, television, heritage interpretation, advertising, music video and games production. You will also develop transferable skills for alternative careers in media, writing, research, teaching and academia.
**Facilities**
We are proud to be launching the new Design & Digital Arts building to prepare our graduates for success in professional, technical and commercial careers in the growing cultural and creative industries.
This landmark building will place Nottingham as a UK hub for film, television, animation, UX design, games design, graphic design and more.
Facilities include:
Collaborative studio spaces for each discipline
Digital Innovation Lab and VR/Mixed Reality Studio
Exhibition spaces
TV and Film Studio
Black Box studio
Film Production editing suites
Screen printing room
Sound studios
Stop Motion Studio
Café
Modules
[Year One]
- Script to Screen (100 credit points)
- Style, Narrative and Authorship (20 credit points)
[Year Two]
- Narrative, Production and Audiences (80 credit points)
- Co Lab: Research, Exploration and Risk-taking (20 credit points)
- Optional module. You will also choose one optional 20-credit module from:
Storyboarding: Visualising the story, enhancing the narrative
Digital Marketing and Communication
Motion Graphics
The Art of the Video Interview
Telling Stories
Responding to the Visual World
[Final year]
- Major Project: FILM (80 credit points)
- Representation, Genre and Industry (20 credit points)
- Business and Entrepreneurship for Filmmakers (20 credit points)
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