Film and Digital Production will provide you with knowledge and understanding of the history of moving image and the traditional background of film theory.
Through work experience and professional practice, you will develop skills relevant to film production and screenwriting, as well as related screen media and promotional industries.
During the course, you will undertake a comprehensive programme of professional development throughout, with one dedicated module in each year of the degree.
This degree will help you to understand professional practices relevant to cultural industries and how such organisations operate. It will also equip you with an enhanced awareness of issues relating to potential audiences and markets.
A placement year enables students to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between their second and final year. It is a substantial piece of paid experience where you can make a real contribution to your employer and it can really make you stand out from the crowd!
It will also enable you to:
Apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting
Build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in.
Develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace
Get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job!
Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and careers teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities. You will need to attend some preparatory workshops which will explain all aspects of the placement year and give you the skills to find the placement of your choice. With access to our jobs board, careers events and employer contacts you will be able to approach companies confidently and find the right opportunity for you.
Please note: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the 3 year version of your degree programme.
Course Details - Modules
Digital Cultures, Digital Production, Film, Style and Form, Media History, Personal Branding and Screen Theory and Criticism
Course Details – Assessment Method
Essays and reports will be present in many modules. There is an emphasis on coursework and practical work, including pieces that can form part of a creative portfolio.
In the professional development modules at each level, you will be asked to carry out tasks such as:
preparing plans and costings for a project
developing an effective CV and social media presence
pitching ideas to a client
In your final year, you will dedicate your research project to the production of a major film project.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
N607
Institution code:
S64
Campus Name:
Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
