Film Production
University of Portsmouth
UCAS Code: PP31 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
We also accept other combinations equivalent to 120-128 points from A levels or equivalent. A relevant qualification or experience in film/video is required. Applicants without relevant qualifications may be asked to submit a digital portfolio.
122-128 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma. Must be accompanied by relevant experience or additional qualifications related to Film or Media.
Cambridge Pre-U score of 50-54. A relevant qualification or experience in film/video is required.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
3 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English and Mathematics/3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English and Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29 points from the IB Diploma, with 664 at Higher Level. A relevant qualification or experience in film/video is required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3-H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
A relevant qualification or experience in film/video is required.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A relevant qualification or experience in film/video is required.
120-128 Tariff points. A relevant qualification or experience in film/video is required.
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About this course
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**Overview**
If you’re a budding Spielberg, aspiring cinematographer or the next big thing in script writing, this BA (Hons) Film Production degree course is for you.
You’ll learn how to develop, write, produce, direct, shoot edit and promote short film for cinema, television and digital platforms. And you'll learn the professional skills you need to excel in the business side of the film industry.
When you complete the course, you’ll be equipped for a career in film and television and be able to tackle many other roles in the media industry.
**Accredited by:**
This course is accredited by ScreenSkills, a professional body for the screen industry. All ScreenSkills Select accredited courses must show the highest level of quality and relevance to the industry. This ensures you’ll learn the knowledge and skills relevant to your future career and assures potential employers that your degree is relevant to the screen industry. This accreditation also gives you access to exclusive benefits such as employability training events, scholarships and bursaries.
**What you'll experience**
On this course you’ll:
- Learn how to develop, write, produce, direct, shoot, edit and promote short films for all platforms – around 80% of the course is practical
- Use professional, industry-level equipment including Arri Alexa cinema camera systems, Avid Media Composer editing software, and a Pro Tools-equipped Foley and ADR sound studio
- Attend masterclasses and workshops on scriptwriting, directing actors, cinematography, sound design, producing and post-production, hosted by experts in the field
You can also:
- Put your skills to to test on a one-year work placement
- Promote your work at our annual screening event at London’s British Film Institute (BFI), putting your abilities on show for guests from the industry
- Showcase your work on our student TV channel and become part of the production team
- Become a Certified User of Avid Media Composer editing software by completing the accredited MC101 and MC110 editing courses
**Careers and opportunities**
After the course, you can follow in the footsteps of past graduates who have secured roles in areas such as:
- broadcasting
- producing
- media management
- scriptwriting
- technical media
- camera operation
- sound recording
- producing management and coordination
- research and development
- production design
- post-production and effects
Roles our graduates have taken on include:
- runner
- camera assistant
- junior/editing assistant
- sound recordist
- junior researcher
- personal or production assistant
- junior/production coordinator
- 3rd 2nd assistant director
Some graduates have worked on popular and acclaimed productions, including the Guardians of the Galaxy motion picture.
Our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry. You can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.
Modules
Year 1
Core modules in this year include:
- Creative Storytelling
- Editing for Film and Video
- EPortfolio for Film and Broadcasting
- Film Craft
- Film Language and Representation
There are no optional modules in this year.
Year 2
Core modules in this year include:
- Film Production Practices
- World & Transnational Cinema
Optional modules in this year currently include:
- Cinematography
- Creative Music and Effects for Film and TV
- Directing
- Documentary and Factual
- Engaged Citizenship Through Interdisciplinary Practice
- External Live Brief
- Fiction Film-Making
- Film Sound Production
- Film, Media and Performance Study Exchange
- Professional Experience
- Script Writing
- Student Enterprise
- Underwater Filming and Media
- Workflow and Grading
Placement year (optional)
On this course, you can do an optional work placement year between your 2nd and 3rd years to get valuable experience working in industry. We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.
Year 3
Core modules in this year include:
- Graduate Film (up to 15 minute final film)
- Graduate Film Package (Marketing: Electronic Press Kit and Research of your film)
- Independent Research Project
- Self-Promotion (40hrs industry work placement)
- Professional Industry Skills (employability masterclasses)
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed through:
- essay and report writing
- video essays
- film production artefacts
- group projects and presentations
- pitching
- production files
- practical assessments
- workshops and supervised work sessions
- masterclasses
- tutorials
- production meetings
You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.
You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.
The way you’re assessed may depend on the units you select. As a guide, students on this course last year were typically assessed as follows:
- Year 1 students: 8% by written exams, 40% by practical exams and 52% by coursework
- Year 2 students: 8% by written exams, 28% by practical exams and 64% by coursework
- Year 3 students: 28% by practical exams and 72% by coursework
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University of Portsmouth
Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries
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