Course Summary

The BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking is designed to teach aspiring filmmakers the essential skills, across a range of disciplines, to prepare them for a career in the screen industries. The degree focuses on the technical training for the pre-production, production and post production of a graduate film, and the theory and practice that underpins the skill sets of professional filmmakers. **Programme Overview** - 2-year programme intensive fast-track programme including summer terms - Small class sizes and specialist seminar groups - Taught by working industry professionals allowing students to receive training to industry standard from people who have up-to-date knowledge. - Specialist training on Arri 16mm camera from Panavision. - Learn about filmmaking from the perspective of the director, producer and writer and all key crew roles. - Focus on current issues through the impact of documentary filmmaking, supported by the Bertha Foundation and DocHouse. - Access to equipment and facilities outside of class time. - Be trained in the use of Adobe products such as Adobe Premiere Pro. - Progression: Depending on the specialisations followed during their studies, students may progress as Directors, Producers, Cinematographers, Editors, Production Designers, and Sound Designers. Students may also choose to study at postgraduate level in a specialised subject. Many graduates work as freelancers on independent productions whilst building their experience.

Course Details - Modules

Visual Storytelling, Screen Studies, Working with Actors, Practical Filmmaking 1, Directing Actors, Documentary Film Production, Practical Film Production, Writing, Pitching and Developing Short Film, Graduation Film Development, Graduation Film Specialism (Producing, Directing, Cinematography, Production Design, Editing/Continuity, Sound Recording/Design)

Course Details – Assessment Method

Practical assessment and/or Essay No written exams

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: 0G78

Institution code: C34

Campus Name: New Location

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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.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 22200.0 Whole course
England 22200.0 Whole course
Northern Ireland 22200.0 Whole course
Scotland 22200.0 Whole course
Wales 22200.0 Whole course
Channel Islands 22200.0 Whole course
International 41000.0 Whole course
EU 41000.0 Whole course

Additional Fee Information

Eligible students may apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, and/or a Maintainance Loan to support living costs. For information about our Merit Scholarship or to find out about other sources of funding, please visit: https://centralfilmschool.com/scholarships-and-other-funding/

Provider information

3rd Floor, Universal House
88-94 Wentworth Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Tower Hamlets
E1 7SA

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