Film Production
About this course
**Why this course?**
• We are ranked in the top 3 universities in London for film production (Guardian University Guide 2024).
• Work on live briefs with industry partners, learning the technical and artistic abilities required to produce a professional portfolio tailored to your career goals.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the UK film and screen industry through a combination of practical film production and the latest concepts behind today's visual media.
• Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students
**About this course**
The UK film and screen industry reaches across streaming, television, film and social media. On our BA Film Production course, you will learn what goes into developing one of the largest and most successful industries in the world. You will gain the skills and knowledge to explore your creative endeavours and forge an exciting career behind the camera.
You’ll study alongside some of the best film academics in the UK as you learn practical film production skills and the theory involved in audio-visual media that will help support your storytelling.
**Skills**
This course will allow you to explore the core competencies of producing film including screenwriting, cinematography, editing and post-production whilst sharpening your skills in critical analysis and research of the industry.
With an emphasis on the interdisciplinary approaches to digital film and storytelling, you will be encouraged to expand upon your creative ideas through practice-focused modules, workshops and technical demonstrations.
**Career opportunities**
You will graduate as a highly skilled creative with a solid understanding of the competencies and technologies needed to enter roles in audio-visual media production and in the development of content across a wide range of digital platforms and roles in post-production.
This course is designed with your future employability in mind, throughout the course you will work on live briefs supplied by our industry partners and a dedicated work placement module will help put what you’ve learnt into practice and gain practical experience to enhance your CV.
Modules
Examples include:
Focus on Character
Producing
POV Film Project
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Extra funding
The University offers a range of scholarships, as well as hardship funding for students who are in need of support. UK scholarships include an Academic Excellence Scholarship, worth up to £3,000, as well as scholarships for students with aptitude in sports and music. Roehampton is also home to Europe’s first esports scholarships, worth £1,500 per year. There are also a range of international scholarships and bursaries.
The Uni
University of Roehampton
Media, Culture and Language
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