Film

This hands-on  practical module introduces the foundations of Storytelling through the production of factual content. Students are encouraged to engage with the world to find and tell stories of contemporary interest.   

Through a series of practical workshops, students will develop core technical skills in Camera, Lighting, Sound Recording, and Postproduction.   

Students develop fundamental skills in fiction Storytelling, working in crews to write, shoot, and post produce a short film to recognised industry standards.   

This theory-based module explores the very nature and diverse roles of film in society. Students examine and debate film’s status as both art and commercial entertainment; across a wide range of genres from realism to fantasy. Students look at the social and political functions and effects of film; its current status and possible future. 

Students will acquire core skills in Screenwriting, Producing, and Directing through a series of lectures and workshops whilst developing their interpersonal communication skills, and professional practice as filmmakers. 

Through close study of existing films and hands-on experimentation, this practical module provides the opportunity to develop understanding of film as both a medium of philosophical expression and as entertainment.  

Through craft specialist workshops and supervised continuity shoots, this module reinforces professional, creative, and logistical practices and etiquette in preparation for industry.   

This theory module looks at historical development and diverse ‘modes’, traditions, and trends of documentary film. It helps broadens understanding and assessment of some of its key forms and functions. 

Students will investigate important examples, from European and Asian art cinema, through revolutionary and post-colonial cinema from Africa, Asia and Latin America to contemporary transnational cinema reflective of our increasingly globalised world.  

Students will develop creative and communication skills of applied film language with a focus on character representation. Students will also choose individual craft specialisms to further advance their skills.   

Working on live external briefs, students will actively engage with real-world clients to produce commercial, promotional, or social action films.  

Stories can develop from many different sources, from existing material, life experiences, or imagination. This module supports students in developing a storytelling package for either a short graduation film or 'real-world' industry destination 

Following Advanced Storytelling Development, this module focuses on creative collaboration and advanced craft development, building on skills from Year One and Year Two. Students  will fully immerse themselves into the preproduction stages of a scripted or unscripted project and launch a crowdfunding campaign to gather support for their final film. 

This module brings together the  experiences and knowledge of film concepts, experimentation and practical skills gained throughout the course, resulting in the production of  a professional standard graduation film, ready for film festival release.  

This optional module offers the opportunity for the in-depth study of a film (or related media) topic, leading to an extended piece of individual research from a theoretical perspective.  

This optional module provides students with the space to engage with independently sourced external opportunities and explore ‘practice as research’ using reflective journalling techniques.  

This module prepares students for their careers by exploring the industry and employment  paths in surrounding fields. Students consider their individual professional ambitions by developing interview, social media and self-marketing skills. 

Through a series of practical workshops, students will develop entrepreneurial skills for identifying an opportunity for a new product or service, taking ideas through product design, market research, strategic and competitor analysis and financial planning to develop a viable business plan.